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14th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event
October 22, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm EDT
Manufacturing leaders who continue to invest in their company and operations are the most successful! Join us for the 14th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event and learn from your peers in the industry, share best practices, innovations and valuable information – and great networking.
It’s all happening October 22nd at Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, GA!
Registration opens June 23rd!
Early registration pricing through October 15th, regular pricing begins October 16th.
$99 – Individual Registration ( $149 beginning October 1st)
$990 – Table of Ten ($1490 beginning October 1st)
$1000 – Manufacturer Exhibit Table ($1400 beginning October 1st)
All manufacturers are on their own, unique, digitalization journeys encompassing every aspect of their businesses! Including operations, logistics, human resources, administration, supply chain and so much more.
The next 2-5 years will bring rapid digital transformation……What do you need to know to ensure you are maximizing your company’s potential and optimizing success now and for the future.
At this event manufacturers will learn what they can do today to prepare for tomorrow and beyond. Join us for timely conversations with leading manufacturers and industry professionals.
Announced Speakers & Topics Include: (additional speakers announced weekly)
Essential Cybersecurity Practices for Manufacturers
- David Ankenbrandt, CEO, Osprey Corporation
- Ray Bitzel, CEO, Bitzel’s Chocolate
- Discussion Leader: Cassia Baker, Research Faculty & Technology Project Manager – Cybersecurity, GA MEP
Key Aspects of Data Integration & Operability in Manufacturing
- Discussion Leader: Jordan Fladdell, Managing Director Technology Advisory Services, Aprio
Regulatory & Data Compliance for Digitalization & AI in Manufacturing
- Jason Epstein, Partner & Head of Technology and Procurement Industry Group, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Implementing Digital Technologies to Optimize and Improve Manufacturing Processes
- Donna Drake, Alpharetta Site Manager & Global Head of Analytical Services, Syensqo
- Bill Strang, President of Corporate Strategy / ecommerce / Customer Care, TOTO USA
- Marty Samadder, Cloud CoE, FinOps, & Platform Architecture Head, Novelis
- Brent Stubbs, Chief Administration Officer / Director, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America
The Top Five Things a Manufacturer Should Know About Selecting a Digitalization Company
- Ondrej Rolnik, Managing Director, Czech Business Incubator in Atlanta
- Discussion Leader: Lisa Pittman, Executive Director, Cushman & Wakefield
Hiring for the Digital Era
Megan Eastin, Certified Business Performance Advisor, Insperity
Next Generation Manufacturing events are open to executives, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies.
Regina Maddox
Regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.com
