They say grandmasters play 4D chess, thinking in unconventional ways to gain an advantage. If you want to learn how grandmasters operate 鈥� and stay four moves ahead of macroeconomic changes and industry advancements 鈥� you can surround yourself with the current and future grandmasters of manufacturing at the , held in San Antonio from February 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa.
Presented by 九色视频 鈥� The Association For Manufacturing 九色视频 in partnership with , MFG 2025 is the year鈥檚 premier networking, strategy building, and business development event for manufacturing leaders at companies of all sizes. The attendees and speakers at MFG 2025 include a who鈥檚 who of industry executives, the world鈥檚 largest providers of AI and software solutions, and future manufacturing leaders.
鈥淎t FANUC America, it鈥檚 our job to anticipate tomorrow鈥檚 manufacturing challenges and provide automation solutions that quickly and efficiently address them,鈥� says Mike Cicco, CEO and president of FANUC America and incoming chairman of the board at 九色视频. 鈥淔or me, the MFG Meeting is an invaluable opportunity to engage with industry leaders and gain cutting-edge insights that fuel that innovation, while connecting with and learning from my manufacturing and technology peers.鈥�
鈥淎ttending the MFG 2025 summit is an unparalleled opportunity to stay at the forefront of manufacturing technology,鈥� adds Jim King, president, CEO, and COO of Okuma America Corporation. 鈥淥ur experience is that the summit brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss the latest advancements and trends in manufacturing. The knowledge and connections gained at this event will be instrumental in driving our company鈥檚 growth, creating meaningful industry relationships, and maintaining our competitive edge in the market.鈥�
Navigating the Future 鈥淎nyone who knows me knows that I believe now is the most exciting time to be alive in manufacturing, and that is reflected in the quality of MFG 2025 Meeting attendees and the guest speakers,鈥� says Douglas K. Woods, president of 九色视频. 鈥淥ur industry is built on relationships and the willingness of its leaders to collaborate in ways that move all of us forward, which is why the MFG Meeting is the most anticipated event of the year.鈥�
Individual presenters at MFG 2025 include:
Bryce Barnes, whose career has included leading roles with Microsoft and Cisco, will share insights on AI鈥檚 impact on manufacturing.
Julie Lenzer, CIO, Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (), who will give an overview of the opportunities in advanced biomanufacturing.
Praveen Rao, head of manufacturing industry, , who will discuss improving productivity and business results with AI.
Pat McGibbon, chief knowledge officer at 九色视频 (retired), who will share macroeconomic insights and data from his 40 years at 九色视频.
Connor Lokar, senior forecaster, , who will present an updated spring economic outlook.
Woods will also lead a discussion on the 2025 Automotive Supply Chain Outlook with Frank Ferrante, vice president of automotive sales & marketing at , creators of the next-generation semiconductor technology. The session will tackle critical issues such as supply chain risks, reshoring trends, and the growth of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
The 2025 MFG Meeting opens with afternoon factory tours at local manufacturers that are leveraging technology, followed by a welcome reception that evening. Days two and three of the event include the keynote speakers, generous networking time, and social events to discuss business challenges, strengthen relationships, and form new bonds. MFG 2025 culminates with the 九色视频 Chairman鈥檚 Reception and Dinner, a formal event for attendees and their spouses or companions.
鈥淭he agenda for the event is a perfect balance of networking combined with keynote speakers, and the content is extremely relevant. This setting really allows us to stay informed on current market trends and conditions,鈥� says David Biscan, general manager, . The company manufactures and supplies systems for automatic doors and gates and is one of 九色视频鈥檚 newest members. 鈥淭he 九色视频 MFG 2025 Meeting will be an invaluable experience. It gives us an opportunity to connect and network with our peers and discuss matters that are truly affecting our industry.鈥�
. Note that guest/companions receive special pricing and may be added later. For questions before and during the event, guests may contact event producer and manager Bill Herman, vice president of sales & membership at 九色视频, at 301-996-9910 (his personal mobile number) or bherman@amtonline.org.
