Manufacturers are always looking for ways to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve safety. The industry faces constantly changing landscapes, from regulations to competition, so it’s always helpful to stay on the forefront of what to expect, including trends, innovations, and useful technologies.
In this article, we’re going to share which AI in manufacturing conferences in 2025 you won’t want to miss, as well as what you can expect out of each of them.
So, get your calendars open and ready to start adding events so you can make this year the most fruitful for your business!
5 of the Best AI In Manufacturing Conferences in 2025
Wondering which AI in manufacturing conference to add to your list? Here are some of the stand out events happening all around in 2025.
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The 11th Annual American Manufacturing Summit
Overview: The 11th Annual American Manufacturing Summit is brought to you by The Generis American Manufacturing Summit (AMS), which is a platform with over a decade of experience bringing together leaders in the industry.
At the event, over 200 professionals from the field, representing Fortune 500 companies, will be in attendance and exhibiting, showcasing the latest innovations in smart factory automation, facilities management, talent management, and the like.
Location: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
City: Chicago, Illinois
Date: March 19-20, 2025
Agenda Highlights:
The main themes that will be covered include:
- Process Optimization
- Talent
- Innovation
- Plant Performance Optimization
- Industry 4.0
- Inventory Management
- Workforce Training
- Lean Culture Implementation
Notable Speakers:
There is a wide range of speakers representing top-tier companies, including Rebecca Teeters, SVP of Chemical Operations and Fluoromaterial Stewardship (3M), Jason Fremstad, SVP of Supplier Development, Sourcing (Walmart), and Suheb Haq, President and Chair of the Board of Directors, Fuel Cell Systems Manufacturing (General Motors), to name a few.
Featured Companies in Attendance:
- Boeing
- Lego
- Starbucks
- Shell
- Kohler
- Georgia-Pacific
- Ecolab
- GE
- Bayer
- Pepsico
- Nike
- Toyota
- P&G
Why Should You Attend?
If you’re looking to learn about industry best practices, network and connect with vendors, and expand business opportunities, this event offers a plethora of upsides!
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North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit (NAMES)
Overview: The North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit (NAMES) is a gathering of over 400 attendees, representing manufacturing executives, industry leaders, and experts. 91% of attendees are Director level or above with over 40 eminent speakers.
Location: Omni Fort Worth Hotel
City: Fort Worth, Texas
Date: April 14-16, 2025
Agenda Highlights:
To learn more about the agenda, fill out the form here.
Notable Speakers:
Speakers include: Chris Nielsen, Executive Vice President & Chief Quality Officer (Toyota), Sean Trainor, Senior Vice President- Global Head of Personal Systems Operations (HP Inc.), Mike Bassani, General Manager/Partner (Microsoft), and Garrett Dornbrook, Senior Director, Manufacturing (P&G).
Featured Companies in Attendance:
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- Machinemetrics
- MaintainX
- Minitab
- Oden Technologies
- Oracle
- Rosetta Stone
Why Should You Attend?
NAMES boasts the top-level professionals in the industry to share new ideas and foster innovation. Past attendees have shared that it has been of use to share common challenges and solutions with others in the industry, as well as connect with a variety of vendors.
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CleanPower
Overview: The CleanPower 2025 “Built to Power” event saw over 8,800 attendees in 2024 with more than 500 exhibitors. The four-day conference brings policymakers, experts, and corporate professionals into the mix to help drive business growth in storage, wind, solar, hydrogen, and transmission industries.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center
City: Phoenix, Arizona
Date: May 19-22, 2025
Agenda Highlights:
The 2025 agenda has yet to be released, but to get an idea of what you can expect, take a look at 2024’s agenda here.
Notable Speakers:
Past speakers included: Andrew Flanagan, CEO (RWE Clean Energy, LLC), Daymond John, CEO & Founder (FUBU), and JC Sandberg, Chief Advocacy Officer (American Clean Power Association).
Featured Companies in Attendance:
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- Emerson
- Blattner Energy
- TruGrid
- Hitachi
- Borea
- Goldwind
Why Should You Attend?
With over 150 speakers, thousands of attendees, and a jam-packed four-day agenda, there is something for everyone at this event.
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Manufacturing & Mobility
Overview: The Manufacturing Live- Chicago- “The Net Zero Factory of the Future” boasts over 1,000 in-person and virtual attendees over a 2-day expo and conference to bring together executives who wish to improve the C/V/D level manufacturing. This forum is co-located with Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE and Sustainability LIVE Chicago, combining sustainability, supply chain management, and procurement into a networking opportunity for all.
Location: Convene Willis Tower
City: Chicago, Illinois
Date: May 28-29, 2025
Agenda Highlights:
There will be exclusive masterclasses with two in-depth sessions covering: Smart Manufacturing: Industry 4.0 and Digital Ecosystems in Manufacturing. Panel discussions will cover the following topics:
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- Factory of the Future
- The Manufacturing Technology
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- AI in Manufacturing
Notable Speakers:
Past speakers have included: Helena Jochberger, Vice President, Global Lead at Manufacturing (CGI), Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer (Colgate-Palmolive), and Paul Lavoie, Chief Manufacturing Officer (State of Connecticut).
Featured Companies in Attendance:
- Intel
- Apple
- Samsung
- Sony
- Toyota
- Ford
- Johnson & Johnson
- Pfizer
- Univelever
- P&G
- Siemens
Why Should You Attend?
One of the unique situations about this event is that it is co-located, meaning it opens the door to all the content, masterclasses, and networking for the Manufacturing LIVE event, along with Sustainability LIVE Chicago and Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago. One ticket= three events, essentially.
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Connected Manufacturing Forum
Overview: The Connected Manufacturing Forum has been live since 2018 and has the goal to “accelerate the digital transformation and enablement of factories across America to boost efficiency, productivity and profitability.” Over 200 industry leaders in supply chain logistics, operations, manufacturing, and technology are set to attend to share their knowledge. By the numbers, the top five industries represented include: automotive (16%), consumer goods (15%), medical, dental and hospital equipment (14%), and technology (11%), amongst others.
Location: Ritz Carlton
City: St. Louis, Missouri
Date: June 23-24, 2025
Agenda Highlights: There will be over 10 hours of discussion groups and roundtables daily, enabling relationships to blossom and connections to grow with peers across sectors. Top 500 manufacturing companies, along with startups, will be in attendance to offer insights and share strategic content.
Notable Speakers:
Speakers include the likes of Scott Gregg, Global Digital Plants Director (Mars Wrigley), Paul Ingram, Director of Digital Manufacturing (Nestle-Purina), and Ricardo Estok, Global Operations Optimization- Transformation (Goodyear).
Featured Companies in Attendance:
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- ExxonMobil
- Toyota
- Stanley Black & Decker
- Boeing
- Nestle Purina
- Kellogg’s
- Sunpower
- Baker Hughes
- Airbus
- John Deere
Why Should You Attend?
Past attendees have shared their experience and have a lot of good to say, including how you can get connected with some of the best minds in the industry. Additionally, the panels prove to be highly informative, plus the cross-sector learning and networking is immensely beneficial.
The Relevance of These Events
If there’s a common thread weaving throughout all of these events, you will find it in the focus on AI and technology’s role in supporting Industry 4.0 for manufacturing. Along with the immense networking opportunities to capitalize upon, each of these events will surely bring to light the growing value of AI in manufacturing.
According to Fortune Business Insights, the global AI In manufacturing market size is set to experience a 37.7% CAGR between 2020 and 2027, with a prediction to reach $695.16 billion by 2032. Manufacturer demand for AI, along with the countless benefits of its use for the sector, are driving the growth.
As a leader in speech AI, aiOla’s goal is to attend these events and actively engage in discussions as we help to shape the future of AI in manufacturing. Given that our speech AI technology can help manufacturers optimize operations, increase safety, improve collaboration, and connect data (all through the power of speech), we are ready to get to talking with you!
Closing Thoughts
AI In manufacturing is becoming ubiquitous because of its countless applications and proven benefits. If you’re looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve, connect with bright and leading minds in the industry, and learn more about the most impactful technologies shaping manufacturing moving forward, we look forward to seeing you at one or many of the events listed above!
