Harnessing AI and Emerging Technology to Cut Costs, Bridge Skills Gaps, and Future-Proof Your Business

9 September 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, Detroit Downtown, MI, USA

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 of Martinrea speaking at AMG World

Jeffrey Liaw

Global Director, Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Martinrea

Dan Drouin of Lear Corporation speaking at AMG World

Dan Drouin

VP Industry 4.0

Lear Corporation

Vinodhini Pandiselvan of Rivian speaking at AMG World

Vinodhini Pandiselvan

Staff Digital Product Manager

Rivian

Nick Alexander of Toyota Motor North America speaking at AMG World

Nick Alexander

Manufacturing Project Innovation Center: Adv Tech - Senior Manager,

Toyota Motor North America

Kyle Jung of AHHA Labs speaking at AMG World

Kyle Jung

CTO

AHHA Labs

Maria Rossana Ruiz of Ford Motor Company speaking at AMG World

Maria Rossana Ruiz

Adv Feas. Controls Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Fernando Bera of ZF Group speaking at AMG World

Fernando Bera

Engineering Supervisor and Smart Factory Coordinator

ZF Group

Dr. Jeremy Frank of KCF Technologies speaking at AMG World

Dr. Jeremy Frank

Co-Founder and CEO

KCF Technologies

Brian Breuhan of General Motors speaking at AMG World

Brian Breuhan

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Program Execution

General Motors

Raj Sohmshetty of Wayne State University College of Engineering speaking at AMG World

Raj Sohmshetty

Assistant Director, Industry X Research Center

Wayne State University College of Engineering

Adam Gluck of Copia Automation speaking at AMG World

Adam Gluck

CEO / Founder

Copia Automation

Ben Westmoreland of Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ: NIST) speaking at AMG World

Ben Westmoreland

Director, Microsoft COE Leader

Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ: NIST)

John Miles of Belden speaking at AMG World

John Miles

Revenue Management Officer

Belden

Murugan Boominathan of Magna Services of America, Inc speaking at AMG World

Murugan Boominathan

Senior Analyst, Manufacturing Solutions Magna IT – Industrial Solutions,

Magna Services of America, Inc

Muhammad Anas of Gestamp speaking at AMG World

Muhammad Anas

Digital Transformation Specialist

Gestamp

Trent Randles of BorgWarner speaking at AMG World

Trent Randles

Engineering & Operational Excellence Manager

BorgWarner

Mark Doyle of IGear speaking at AMG World

Mark Doyle

Founder & Partner

IGear

Marcel Schäfer of Fraunhofer USA Inc speaking at AMG World

Marcel Schäfer

Senior Program Coordinator

Fraunhofer USA Inc

Madhu Rao of Hankook Tire America Corp speaking at AMG World

Madhu Rao

Sr. Manager, OE Automotive Engineering

Hankook Tire America Corp

Brandon Ruiz of EMQ Technologies speaking at AMG World

Brandon Ruiz

Product Marketing Manager

EMQ Technologies

Gerry Abbey of Copia Automation speaking at AMG World

Gerry Abbey

Director of Product Marketing

Copia Automation

Sun Choi of AHHA Labs speaking at AMG World

Sun Choi

Head of Business Development

AHHA Labs

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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:

    • 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.

2025 Sponsors

Get in touch to be positioned as an industry expert amongst the most prominent and influential players in the development of manufacturing 4.0 technology.

2025 Media Partners

2024 Summit Photos

Hear What Attendees Are Saying:

Senior Digital Product Manager, Rivian

Thank you for hosting such a great event! I enjoyed it and learned a lot.

Brian M Breuhan, Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Program Execution, General Motors, 2025 Speaker

Great discussions and insights around a variety of Industry 4.0 technology topics. Excellent networking opportunities as well. My team took a great deal of information and contacts from the program.

Supplier Quality and Development Engineering, Lordstown Motors, 2024 Attendee

My overall experience was spectacular, the summit was handled professionally from start to finish.

Advanced Industrial Engineer, General Motors, 2024 Attendee

The event was great. I liked the quick pitch sessions.

Worlds IO

The event was well planned and executed. The attendees were engaging and collaborative, and the right titles /personas for Worlds. The opportunity to present to the entire group of attendees was extremely valuable and a terrific opportunity to educate, confirm if our messaging resonated and to create leads. The communications up to and including event were also solid.

Global Manufacturing Optimization Strategist, General Motors

Great discussions and insights around a variety of Industry 4.0 technology topics. Excellent networking opportunities as well. My team took a great deal of information and contacts from the program.

So many great conversations during this conference. Thank you For pulling together key auto manufacturer technologists and diverse vendor solution providers for a day of collaboration.

Consulting and Digital Solutions / SICK

Magna International

I thought the content was very relevant and resonates with the journey most companies are undertaking with regards to Digital Transformation

Vice President, IT Business Relationship Management / Magna International

General Motors

Overall the event provided a lot of good discussions, networking and sharing of knowledge.

Advanced Technology ME Global Vehicle System Processing – General Assembly / General Motors

Augmentir

Thank you very much for putting on a great event. The size was perfect just enough folks but intimate enough to engage.

Head of Customer Relationships / Augmentir

Ford Motor Company

Thanks for the opportunity. I enjoyed the way the conference was put together. Specifically, the demos by the vendors. I would like to be involved in your future events so feel free to reach out.

Manager, Manufacturing & IIoT Analytics / Ford Motor Company

Lead Engineer – Technology & Innovation Tooling & Pressed Parts Group, Jaguar Land Rover

The Concept of roundtable discussions was good and worked well

Lead Engineer - Technology & Innovation Tooling & Pressed Parts Group, Jaguar Land Rover

Nimak

Very open discussions were had with open minded individuals.  The event ensured good discussions without any restrictions and allowed us to get to know different perspectives of customers, competitors, etc.

Torben Lauman
Sales Manager, Nimak

General Motors

Interesting discussion format filled with knowledgeable people

Richard Doggart
CI Manager, General Motors

Rivian

Awesome event

Muhammad Majeed
Lead Manufacturing Engineer Rivian Automotive

Grove Automotive LCC

For me this was a great format to present and interact with professionals across the automotive range.  Good mix of OEM and Tier Suppliers.  Very interesting topics of discussion and good information exchange and feedback.  Interesting to learn the differences of large high volume OEM’s vs low volume niche and new energy vehicles.

Chief Engineer, Grove Automotive LCC

Content Highlights

Implementing Standardized Industry 4.0 Solutions Across Automotive Manufacturing Operations

At our most recent Smart Manufacturing for Automotive US in September 2024, Muhammad Anas, Digital Transformation Specialist, Gestamp presented his thoughts on successfully Implementing Standardized Industry 4.0 Solutions Across Automotive Manufacturing Operations. Complete the form to download the presentation and uncover how to leverage data analytics, IoT and user-friendly interfaces for seamless monitoring and optimization…. Read more »

Industry Insights: How Can Disruptive Technologies Transform Your Industry 4.0 Roadmap?

Ahead of September’s Smart Manufacturing for Automotive Summit in Detroit, we spoke with 4 of our official event partners to address what they feel are the benefits of integrating industry 4.0 initiatives, the challenges their solution addresses, and what they’re most looking forward to about sharing their expertise at #SmartManuAuto 2024. Download the article to… Read more »

5-Step Guide to Implementing a Predictive Maintenance Program White Paper

Ahead of the Smart Manufacturing for Automotive Summit on 10 September 2024 in Detroit, MI, USA, we are delighted to share this complimentary whitepaper from Banner Engineering highlighting a 5-step guide to implementing a predictive maintenance program. Complete the form below to access the whitepaper FREE.

Motors, Fans and Pumps: 4 common causes of rotating asset failure and how to prevent them

Ahead of the Smart Manufacturing for Automotive Summit on 10 September 2024 in Detroit, MI, USA, we are delighted to share this complimentary whitepaper from Banner Engineering exploring the 4 common causes of rotating asset failure and how to prevent them. Complete the form below to access the whitepaper FREE.