Digital Transformation Summit
April 23-24, 2024 | Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center
Take action on your Industry 4.0 journey
The Digital Transformation Summit is a two-day interactive workshop for manufacturers who are committed to their Industry 4.0 journey. Whether you're just starting out or have already started your digital transformation, this event will add massive value to your organization.
Summit attendees will turn concepts into reality as we develop a playbook for your company's Industry 4.0 strategy. This exclusive event runs concurrently with the CWIMA Industry 4.0 Expo in central Wisconsin; separate registration is required.
Cost: $600
Includes lunch both days
Why Attend?
Build your Industry 4.0 playbook
This is not just another sit-and-listen conference. This is for companies ready to take action.
Each attendee will get an Industry 4.0 playbook with filled with notes, tools, resources and exercises to work through during the Summit. By the end of the event, you'll have a strategy to bring back to your company so you can start taking actionable steps on your digital transformation journey.
Speakers & Sessions
Keynote: Matt Kirchner
Matt Kirchner is an international speaker, author and podcast host; a thought leader on Industry 4.0 and the future of the manufacturing workforce.
On a mission to secure the American Dream for the next generation of STEM and workforce talent, Kirchner hosts The TechEd Podcast and serves as President of ATS/LAB Midwest.
Matt's captivating keynote will enlighten attendees about the current state of Industry 4.0, the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, and how companies should bring their operations and workforce into the digital age.
Summit Speakers
We have an incredible lineup of expert speakers who will guide attendees through critical aspects of digital transformation, including...
Robby Komljenovic
Chairman and CEO
Acieta
Scott Graf
Chief Manufacturing Officer
Greenheck Group
Dr. Bryan Albrecht
President Emeritus
Gateway Technical College
Nathan Lasnoski
Chief Technology Officer
Concurrency, Inc.
Cameron Wanek
Senior Vice President,
Supply Chain Planning
and Business Analytics
Ashley Furniture Industries
Brad Cisewski
Manufacturing Applications
Coordinator
Pointe Precision
Ivan Manuel
Industrial Business
Development Executive
LAB Midwest
Michael Gamache
Automation Specialist
Metalcraft Automation Group
Schedule
As the Summit takes place concurrently with the CWIMA Industry 4.0 Expo, you're welcome to join us for the opening reception and keynote speech on Monday evening.
Starting with a keynote from Matt Kirchner, this entire day will focus on Industry 4.0 implementation in your manufacturing operation, featuring topics like:
- Identifying your first Industry 4.0 project
- Calculating ROI
- How to choose the right automation solutions
- Technology demonstration speed rounds
- Opportunity to meet one-on-one with technology providers
- Panel discussion and Q&A with industry leaders around deployment of different Industry 4.0 technologies
Our focus will move from operations to data and the workforce, exploring data and AI tools for business processes as well as developing a company culture that will embrace Industry 4.0, featuring topics like:
- How artificial intelligence is transforming manufacturing
- Data acquisition and how to best use the data you have
- Automating your business processes
- Culture and change management for digital transformation
- How to upskill your workforce for Industry 4.0
- Building partnerships with education to secure a talent pipeline for your company
Venue
Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center
10101 Market St
Rothschild, WI 54474
This event will take place alongside the CWIMA Expo. Coffee will be available in the mornings, and lunch will be provided both days.