American Manufacturing Summit FAQ

Question 1

Who attends this summit as delegates?

Accepted Answer

At the American Manufacturing Summit, our delegates are C-Suite Executives, VPs, Directors, and other leaders in manufacturing, operations, engineering, technology, supply chain, quality, and plant management. We have representation across all industries, including life sciences, aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, electronics, consumer packaged goods, retail, and many more.

Question 2

Who attends this summit as sponsors?

Accepted Answer

Each year, the sponsor line-up at the American Manufacturing Summit is composed of top solution providers who specialize in automation and robotics, artificial intelligence, industry 4.0, digital transformation, inventory management, workforce engagement, plant performance optimization, smart factory, business intelligence, plant maintenance, and more.

Question 3

How many delegates do we expect to attend the American Manufacturing Summit?

Accepted Answer

We look forward to welcoming about 240 manufacturing leaders at this year's summit.

Question 4

What networking opportunities are available at the American Manufacturing Summit?

Accepted Answer

At the American Manufacturing Summit, there are countless networking opportunities during our drink receptions, breakfast sessions, lunch and learn roundtables, dedicated networking breaks for pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings, and more. For pre-arranged meetings, we curate 1-2-1s between top solution providers and industry executives based on their key investment areas.

Question 5

Are the sessions recorded?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all sessions are recorded. We offer two tiers of delegate passes, and the On-Demand tier includes access to all session recordings.

Question 6

What meal options are there at the American Manufacturing Summit?

Accepted Answer

After you purchase your pass to attend the event, our Client Success Team will follow up to record any dietary needs or restrictions you may have. We will make sure suitable meal options are available for you onsite so you can enjoy the event comfortably.

Question 7

How does the pre-arranged 1-2-1 meeting process work?

Accepted Answer

The process is a simple, four-step mutual interest system: (1) Profile Creation - once confirmed as a sponsor, you create a detailed profile outlining your solutions; (2) Delegate Selection - confirmed delegates review all sponsor profiles and select companies they wish to meet; (3) Schedule Creation - our proprietary algorithm creates a personalized meeting schedule filled with executives who requested to see you; (4) Delivery - you receive your final meeting itinerary approximately one week before the summit.

Question 8

What kind of follow-up materials do I receive after the summit?

Accepted Answer

Following the event, you will receive an updated, final delegate list, including contact information for all attendees (in compliance with privacy regulations). This allows your team to follow up with the connections you made and nurture leads from the wider attendee base.

Question 9

What kind of security and privacy measures are in place for delegate and sponsor data?

Accepted Answer

We take data security and privacy very seriously. Our summit portal and all data handling adhere to strict privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Delegate information shared with sponsors is limited to professional contact details relevant to the business relationship, and is only provided with explicit consent or as part of the event's professional networking purpose. We utilize secure platforms and robust internal protocols to protect all sensitive information.

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Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel - Chicago, IL

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