March 17-18, 2026
12th Annual
American Manufacturing Summit
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel - Chicago, IL
2025 Featured Speakers
Rebecca Teeters
SVP, Fluoromaterial Stewardship and President Chemical Operations LLC
3M
Jason Fremstad
SVP, Supplier Development, Sourcing
Walmart
Steve Landry
SVP and Chief Operations Officer
TreeHouse Foods
Daniele Iacovelli
SVP and Global Head, Digital, Analytics and Operational Excellence
Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Ralf Finzel
EVP and Global Operations Officer
IFF
Nate Baxter
President and COO
ScottsMiracle-Gro
ABOUT THE AMERICAN MANUFACTURING SUMMIT
The Generis American Manufacturing Summit (AMS) has a rich history of over 10 years as an exclusive platform for connecting leaders and exchanging ideas in the manufacturing industry. Our 2-day manufacturing conference is designed to unite senior executives and solution providers to discuss manufacturing technology trends, strategic insights, and best practices in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Join over 200 manufacturing leaders from Fortune 500 companies, connect with top exhibitors showcasing innovations in smart factory automation, manufacturing process automation and optimization, facilities modernization, and talent management, and learn from industry influencers.
Together, our manufacturing event will explore strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency, drive digital transformation in manufacturing, and tackle manufacturing industry challenges in areas such as lean manufacturing, automation & robotics, advanced design, and more.
Do not miss out on our 2025 manufacturing event in Chicago, happening from March 19-20!
Key Themes
Process Optimization
- Examining ways to equip employees with tools, skills, and a culture of collaboration and continuous learning to improve operations.
- Applying lean principles, real-time data, and advanced tools to reduce costs and boost productivity.
- Discussing approaches to leadership development through Process Intelligence, emphasizing clarity, connectivity, and sustainability.
- Aligning production with demand and reducing waste through AI-driven forecasting and S&OP processes.
- Adopting scalable, lean manufacturing models to drive innovation and maintain high-quality standards.
Talent
- Cultivating a leadership pipeline through mentorship, diversity, and continuous learning.
- Exploring how aligning the workforce with manufacturing goals through organizational restructuring, talent development, and team-building fosters innovation, operational efficiency, and a quality-driven culture.
- Investigating how automation, digital tools, and upskilling initiatives enhance workforce performance, operational safety, and scalability.
- Utilizing data-driven insights to identify and nurture high-potential employees for long-term retention
- Aligning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI) initiatives with talent strategies enhances team productivity and supports sustainable growth.
Plant Performance Optimization
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and operational safety in modern facilities with advanced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices and sustainable strategies
- Exploring how AI and machine learning can optimize process simulations, pressure-test business cases, and improve predictions for new product commercialization.
- Examining ways to streamline product development and commercialization timelines through real-time data integration and advanced analytics.
- Accelerating scalability and operational efficiency through modular plant designs.
- Advancing MRO operations with AI drives sourcing transparency, inventory optimization, and predictive maintenance for streamlined efficiency and cost savings.
- Combining lean principles with digital technologies to foster ongoing facility optimization and flexibility.
- Scaling production with automation while preserving quality and craftsmanship.
Innovation
- Enhancing agility with smart and connected manufacturing by leveraging IoT and digital tools to enable real-time visibility, streamline processes, and improve decision-making in operations.
- Transforming operations through scalable digital initiatives and lessons learned from successful implementations.
- Utilizing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for real-time control, improved workflows, and proactive decision-making.
- Advancing manufacturing through partnerships in 3D printing, industrial materials, and scalable technologies.
- Enhancing flexibility, quality, and safety in manufacturing processes through seamless Industry 5.0 human-machine collaboration.
Additional Manufacturing topics
- Plant Performance Optimization
- Smart Factory Technology
- Smart Manufacturing
- Industry 4.0, Lean Automation
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness
- Automation & Robotics
- Inventory Management
- Workforce Training
- Change Management Solutions
- Lean Culture Implementation
- Manufacturing Process Management (MPM)
- Workforce Attraction Retention Training
- Six Sigma Consulting, Implementation & Training
- + more!
The American Manufacturing Summit Experience
- 200+ Senior-Level Executives
- 400+ Business Meetings Executed Onsite
- Hear Thought Provoking Case Studies
- Learn Key Implementable Ideas & Solutions
Testimonials
I’m very pleased with this event. I learned about many best practices & found some unexpected opportunities with sponsors.
The summit was an incredible wealth of knowledge, both with expert speakers and vendors/sponsors who give ample ideas and insights to better your organization.
Overall well organized and enjoyed the summit to get some new ideas and perspective on AI and workforce development specifically.
Good networking and opportunities to connect with vendors!
Generis has done an amazing job at pulling together a host of exceptional leaders who are open and willing to share experiences that can help your organization take necessary steps to improve.
I had a wonderful time and learned a great deal. Truly enjoyed the experience.
I’m very pleased with this event. I learned about many best practices & found some unexpected opportunities with sponsors.
Overall well organized and enjoyed the summit to get some new ideas and perspective on AI and workforce development specifically.
Good networking and opportunities to connect with vendors!
The summit was an incredible wealth of knowledge, both with expert speakers and vendors/sponsors who give ample ideas and insights to better your organization.
Become a Sponsor at the American Manufacturing Summit
The American Manufacturing Summit offers exclusive sponsorship opportunities for solution providers delivering innovative services that enhance manufacturing operations, optimize facilities, advance automation, strengthen workforce strategies, reduce costs, and mitigate risks in the manufacturing industry.
Our exclusive manufacturing conference in Chicago connects industry players with VPs, Directors, and Senior Executives who represent different areas in the industry. Maximize exposure and conversions through direct engagement with our customized packages, extensive networking opportunities, trademarked Marketing 365 initiative, and pre-arranged 1-to-1 meetings!
Marketing 365
Our trademarked Marketing 365 initiative allows you to extend your brand beyond the brick-and-mortar manufacturing conference to include content sharing, blog posts, social sharing, original content generation and more – all as part of your package!
20 Minute, PRE-QUALIFIED ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
Our one-to-one meetings go beyond speed dating, providing you with the opportunity to pre-qualify potential meeting candidates at our manufacturing conference, and make adjustments to your meeting schedule before the on-site one-to-one meetings.
LIMITED EXHIBITION FLOOR
We limit the number of sponsors at our executive manufacturing event to ensure that quality interactions occur on the floor. We bring only the most relevant, capable and credible thought leaders to our manufacturing conference to meet with our delegates and speaker faculty.
executive attendees
Our manufacturing conference is invitation only. Registrations are only granted to delegates who meet our strict qualification and seniority standards.
speaking opportunities
Unlike other manufacturing events, speaking opportunities at the American Manufacturing Summit are tailored to your needs. We offer you direct access to a highly targeted audience of manufacturing leaders that make the decision on what their business will do next.
ONLINE DELEGATE CATALOG
Full access to specific and detailed business intelligence on each attending delegate, including a detailed profile and their key areas of focus/investment via our proprietary attendee database.
To ensure the exclusivity of our manufacturing conference, we have password protected our pages. Access is granted to qualified individuals and companies who meet the requirements for attendance at our executive manufacturing event.
To find out more about sponsorship opportunities and the range of services offered in our packages, please contact us and we will follow up with you shortly.
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Venue
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL 60173, United States
+1 847-303-4100
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