Top 10
US Automotive Manufacturers in Attendance
75%
Automotive Manufacturers
180+
Automotive Smart Manufacturing Experts
74%
Senior Decision Makers
39
Interactive Sessions
The automotive industry is under immense pressure. Intense global competition, persistent supply chain disruptions, escalating trade tensions, and uncertain consumer demand for EVs have pushed traditional manufacturers to the brink. In this rapidly evolving landscape, survival hinges on more than legacy expertise, it demands transformation.
At this pivotal crossroads, embracing technology and innovation is no longer optional, it is critical. Automakers are turning to Industry 4.0 solutions to cut costs and remain competitive, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and design. Yet, these smart technologies bring their own complexities, requiring a thoughtful and strategic approach.
To unlock the full potential of digital transformation, manufacturers must begin by assessing their current digital maturity. From there, they can develop a tailored smart factory roadmap, one that aligns with their unique capabilities, production goals, and operational realities.
Join us in Detroit to uncover the strategies and insights to enhance decision-making, drive cost savings, and bridge the labor skills gap through emerging technologies.
2025 Automotive Smart Manufacturing Expert Speakers

Jeffrey Liaw
Global Director, Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Martinrea

Nick Alexander
Manufacturing Project Innovation Center: Adv Tech - Senior Manager,
Toyota Motor North America

Fernando Bera
Engineering Supervisor and Smart Factory Coordinator
ZF Group

Raj Sohmshetty
Assistant Director, Industry X Research Center
Wayne State University College of Engineering

Murugan Boominathan
Senior Analyst, Manufacturing Solutions Magna IT – Industrial Solutions,
Magna Services of America, Inc

Trent Randles
Engineering & Operational Excellence Manager
BorgWarner

Marcel Schäfer
Senior Program Coordinator
Fraunhofer USA Inc
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2025 Key Themes:

Automotive Attendees Include:

Who you will meet:
Automotive Manufacturing VP’s, Directors, Global Heads, Managers and Senior Engineers of:
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- Industry 4.0
- Intelligent Automation / Manufacturing Automation
- Smart Manufacturing / Digital Manufacturing / Advanced Manufacturing
- IoT & Connected Devices
- Data / AI / ML / Manufacturing Analytics
- Plant Management & Operations
- Emerging Technology
- Smart Factories
- Manufacturing Operations / Engineering / IT
- Digital Transformation
- Production
- Robotics
Solution Providers
Our sponsors, technology & solution providers include:
- IoT Hardware, Software, Platforms,
Infrastructure - Robotics
- Data & Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning
(ML) / Robotics Process Automation (RPA) - Cloud Computing
- Digital Twins
- Cobots
- AGVs / AMRs
- Cyber Security
- XR/AR/VR
- Vision Systems
- Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
- Predictive Maintenance Systems
- Integrated ERP / MES / MOM
- Edge
- Blockchain
Smart Manufacturing Sponsorship Opportunities
The Smart Manufacturing Technology vendor landscape is vast. New entrants are innovating rapidly. It is therefore a prerequisite that solution providers acquire a granular understanding of the industry’s needs in order to develop those bespoke solutions that are critical to winning new business.
Showcase your technology solutions to senior decision makers across roles in industry 4.0, manufacturing technology, and data & analytics.
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