
Smarter by Design – Manufacturing Forward 2026
Date: March 18
Time: 8:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT
Location: Germantown, WI
Venue: GSC Technology Center | W189N11161, Kleinmann Dr, Germantown, WI 53022
Real-World Strategies for Smarter Manufacturing
Explore the dynamic landscape where design meets fabrication, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in manufacturing. Through insightful presentations, interactive showcases, and collaborative discussions, attendees will gain invaluable knowledge to stay ahead of the competition.
Logistics
Event Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Lunch Provided)
Location: GSC Technology Center, Germantown, WI
Agenda
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Arrivals & Networking
8:30 AM – 8:40 AM: Kick-off & Welcome
8:40 AM – 9:10 AM: Session 1: AI & Business Roadmap
9:10 AM – 9:40 AM: Session 2: Using AI Effectively in the Modern Workplace
9:40 AM – 10:40 AM: Break / Networking
10:40 AM – 11:10 AM: Using AI with SOLIDWORKS: Assistants, Automation, and What’s Coming
11:10 AM – 11:40 AM: Session 5: Automation
11:40 AM – 01:30 PM: Closing / Networking / Showcases / Lunch