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Who will be there?
Hundreds of manufacturing owners,
executives, managers, engineers &
product designers with $5 billion in
annual purchasing power.
Leading suppliers showcasing:
• Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing
• Advanced Materials
• Automation
• CAD/CAM/CIM Solutions
• Composites
• Engineered Materials
• Finishing & Coating
• Lean Manufacturing
• Machining
• Metal Forming & Fabrication
• Precision Machining & Tooling
• Product & Process Design
• Quality, Measurement & Inspection
• And more!
WE ARE
MANUFACTURING.
AND WHAT WE MAKE WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE.
THE BIG M is a convergence of engineers, developers, builders, makers and
dreamers, all with one thing in common—we’re passionate about manufacturing.
From additive manufacturing to advanced materials, cybersecurity to big data,
we’re not only excited about the next big thing—we want to know how it works, how
it can be improved and how it can be used for other applications. We see problems.
We create opportunities. We fix things. We make things.
Great minds come together and collaborate at THE BIG M. It is where Great Lakes
manufacturers gather to explore technologies, meet experts and learn from
industry leaders.
THE BIG M is hands-on, solution-focused, and innovation-centric. It’s where
industry connects to develop big ideas and even bigger results.
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M | Conference
M | Factories
Your premier forum to engage manufacturing’s brightest
Immerse yourself in MSV and Automation. Experience
minds and most innovative leaders. Learn key trends and new
these game-changing technologies hands-on with dynamic
applications of technologies and processes through special
exhibits with demonstrations, presentations, equipment,
keynotes, presentations, breakout sessions and interactive
products and parts.
panel discussions.
M | Build Workshop
Build a real, working car on the exhibit floor. Join Joe Justice
of Scrum Inc. as he guides participants through four sprints
to build a hyper-efficient car using Agile manufacturing
practices—and learn how to apply Agile manufacturing to
M | Exchange
Your technology resource center. Interact with attendees,
exhibitors and other manufacturing stakeholders through
presentations and informal collaboration. Featured
technologies include Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing and
Advanced Materials.
your business.
THE BIG M provides you
with an all-access pass
to the people and passion
that drive one of the most
innovative manufacturing
regions in the country.
THE BIG M is your
one-stop shop for the
innovations and solutions
that are shaping the future
of manufacturing.
Special Activities
M | Conference Keynotes
Connect and network with colleagues, industry leaders, and the
Industry insights you can use. Join your peers and learn how
next generation of manufacturers.
others are advancing their businesses through innovation,
Activities include a networking reception, student summit,
investment in the future, and the application of today’s
panel discussions and more.
manufacturing solutions.
M | Exhibits
The exhibit floor showcases the latest in advanced manufacturing
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technologies. Experience product displays, demonstrations, and
opportunities to connect with the experts leading the industry.
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M | Build Workshop
Tuesday, June 2
8:35 AM – 5:00 PM
Build a real, working car on the show floor in one day! Over
the course of four, 60- to 90-minute sprints, participants will
self-organize into cross-functional teams and assemble a
car. This exercise not only introduces participants to Agile
processes like Lean, Scrum, and Kanban, but also lets them
experience the thrill of solving complex problems as part of a
high-performing Agile team.
CONFERENCE
Learn. Connect.
Build Business.
The M | Conference is your
opportunity to hear how industry
leaders are shaping the future of
manufacturing. New technologies,
applications, materials and more will
inspire connections and conversations.
You’ll meet like-minded individuals
with whom you can build relationships
and business opportunities.
M | Build Workshop Keynote
8:35 AM – 9:30 AM
Joe Justice, Scrum Inc., with guest Craig Sutton, John Deere
This keynote kicks off the M | Build Workshop
and is open to all M | Conference registrants.
Joe will provide tools and take-aways for engineers and
executives in manufacturing and software looking to improve
their processes. New professionals and students can see
examples of the value found in pairing prioritized backlogdriven development and extreme programming, as they see
the methodology jump from software teams to research,
manufacturing and product engineering. For those who have
participated in WIKISPEED talks before, this session will be
the deepest dive into Agile, Kanban, and Lean—all applied
to conquer a highly regulated industry with large, distributed
collaborative teams.
M | Build Workshop Sprints
1.Chassis Time | 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Create a workspace for collaborative, rapid interactions of
hardware products and then execute tests to prepare the
suspension model and add crush structures.
2.Wheels Up | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The focus will be on contract-first design and integration
testing the contracts to add all wheels to the chassis. Passing
test: will it roll straight?
3.Full Steer Ahead | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
The teams swarm and coordinate to attach the pedal plate
module and windshield.
4.Hot Rod | 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
In the final sprint, teams will add show-car stage makeup, add
the aeroshell, and prepare the seats for show time!
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M | Build Party & Reception
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join event attendees and M | Build participants
for a casual networking reception and see
the completed M | Build car!
Limited space available for the
M | Build Workshop Sprints.
Separate registration required.
May select one to four
Sprints at registration.
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M | Conference Keynotes
Tuesday, June 2
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Wednesday, June 3
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
The Road to Reinvention
Next Generation Design for the
Future of Manufacturing
Josh Linkner, CEO, The Institute for Applied Creativity;
Author, The Road to Reinvention
Transformation demands an ongoing process of discovery and
imagination, and The Road to Reinvention lays out a systematic
approach for continually challenging and reinventing yourself
and your business. Josh will identify six elements in any
business that are ripe for reinvention and will share examples,
methods, and step-by-step techniques for creating deliberate,
productive disruption.
Meet and greet with book signing to follow keynote.
Wednesday, June 3
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Robert “Buzz” Kross, Autodesk
The manufacturing industry is on the forefront of a new
industrial revolution, accelerating the adoption of digital
manufacturing methods like 3D printing and forging closer
connections between design and manufacturing. The
means of production or making things is accessible to more
people than ever before—thanks to the rapid digitization
of design and manufacturing technologies, crowd-sourced
funding, and online marketing and distribution. Today,
large companies as well as solitary individuals can create
customized products that are not only reasonably priced,
but highly differentiated for very narrow market segments.
Mohamed Abuali, Chief Operating Officer,
FORCAM
Peter Anastor, Managing Director,
Logistics, Supply Chain & Manufacturing,
Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Laurie Harbour, President & CEO,
Harbour Results
Transforming Your Manufacturing Business
for the New Digital Age
Wednesday, June 3
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Mike Walton, Global Head of Manufacturing Industry,
Google for Work
The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040
Everyday objects like appliances, watches, cars and equipment
are increasingly connected in an “Internet of Things,” which
means the opportunity to create new products is practically
unlimited. But if you don’t innovate quickly, someone else will
beat you to it. Learn how to accelerate new product initiatives
and time-to-profit using the latest digital technology and
tools, how to improve collaboration across departments and
your entire value chain and how to maximize lean processes
and operational efficiency with organization-wide access to
consistent and up-to-date information at all times.
CONFERENCE ADVISORS
SME is proud to recognize THE BIG M
Conference Advisors for their contributions,
insights and expertise in developing the
conference program.
E. Nicholas (Nick) Jones, Energy Advisor, Corporate
Strategic Planning, Exxon Mobil Corporation
Energy in all forms is critical for economic growth,
development and social welfare. The Outlook for Energy
highlights changes in global demand and how it will be met
by various energy sources, including natural gas—predicted
to be the world’s fastest-growing major energy source in
future years. Industrial sector energy demand is expected to
grow by about one-third from 2010 to 2040.
Kim Hill, Director of Sustainability &
Economic Development Strategies, Center
for Automotive Research
Dan Radomski, VP Venture & Industry
Development, NextEnergy
Eric Shreffler, Managing Director,
Auto Alliances, Michigan Economic
Development Corp.
Richard Wallace, Director,
Transportation Systems Analyst,
Center for Automotive Research
Thursday, June 4
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
The Maker Movement and
How It Can Solve the Skills Gap
Gene Sherman, Founder & CEO, Vocademy: The Makerspace
There is a massive movement happening in this country
called the “Maker Movement.” There are millions of people
discovering the value of hands-on skills and the amazing
things they can create. These are the same people that
industry and education need to connect with because they
are the ideal workforce of the future. Together we can
solve the skills gap and make America the innovation and
manufacturing powerhouse it once was!
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Wednesday, June 3
Panel Discussion
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Digital Technology: SMAC and Other Roads
to the Internet of Everything
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM
The Engineers of Productivity: How Function Integration
Saves Time While Making Machines Smarter
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
ICS Security for the Plant Floor:
Fundamental Principles and Solution Requirements
Innovative and Collaborative Supply Chain Partnerships
Manufacturing at the Speed of Light
The Industrial Internet: Optimizing Customer Experience
and Engagement with Connected Industrial Machines
Brilliant Factory: Manufacturing from “The Cloud”
to the Factory Floors
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Moderator: Jon Riley, VP Digital Manufacturing, National Center
Manufacturing Sciences
Panelists: Glen Fields, VP, Industrial, DAQRI
Rohit Shrivastava, Senior Director and General
Manager Analytics Business Unit, Cisco
Dan Murphy, VP Marketing, ThingWorx
Jay Monahan, SAP Director, Global Shop Floor, DELL
Breakout Sessions
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Automation in Manufacturing: When Does it Make Sense?
Jordan Merib, Applied Manufacturing Technologies, LLC
In Tune and On Time:
Aligning the Supply Chain with Innovation
Carrie Uhl, VP of Procurement, the Americas, Magna International
Cyber-Physical Systems and Industry 4.0
in Big Data Environments
Franz Gruber, Founder, CEO, FORCAM
Jay Lee, Professor, University of Cincinnati
Using Augmented Reality in the Industrial Work Space
Glen Fields, VP, Industrial, DAQRI
Sponsored by GE Global Research
Sean O’Grady, Product Manager, FESTO
Peter C. Anastor, Managing Director, Logistics, Supply Chain &
Manufacturing, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Dan Murphy, VP Marketing, ThingWorx
Five Things You Need to Know About
the Composites Revolution in Manufacturing
Jeffery Smith, Manager, Controls Engineering Technology, AAM
John Billings, VP Head of Automotive, Aerospace, Power
Manufacturing & Turnkey Solutions, Siemens Industry, Inc.
Christine Furstoss, Technical Director, Manufacturing,
Chemical & Materials Technologies, GE Global Research
Sponsored by GE Global Research
Rani Richardson, Composites Consultant, Dassault Systemes
Sponsored by GE Global Research
Breakout Sessions
Panel Discussion
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
An Update on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced
Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program
Cybersecurity Controls and Competitive
Advantage in the Global Market Place
Sponsored by Siemens Industry, Inc.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Moderator: Ron Hinsley, VP, Information Technology & Chief
Information Officer, ITC Holdings Corp.
Panelists: Rajiv Sivaraman, Global Head of Plant Security
Services, Siemens Industry, Inc.
David Miller, Chief Security Officer, Covisint
Dr. Vicki Barbur, Concurrent Technologies Corp.
Chris Hennessy, VP Engineering, IAV
Eric Cosman, Consulting Engineer, OIT Concepts LLC
Panel Discussion
Performance Manufacturing
and Craftsmanship
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Patrick Thomas, Project Manager, Loan Programs Office,
U.S. Dept. of Energy
It’s Time to Transform!
Jay Monahan, SAP Director, Global Shop Floor, Dell
The High-Voltage Grid Matters to Manufacturing
Jon E. Jipping, Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer,
ITC Holdings Corp.
Unintended Consequences:
Globalization and Materials Development
Joseph Walker, Global Director Advanced Material,
Freudenberg-NOK
Sponsored by GE Global Research
Breakout Sessions
11:20 AM – 11:50 AM
The Evolution of Renewable Energy Purchasing: A Case Study
John DeAngelis, Leader, Global Sustainability Initiatives, Steelcase Inc.
Moderator: John Waraniak, VP of Vehicle Technology, Specialty
Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
Panelists: John Kilroy, VP & General Manager,
Performance Racing Industry
Oliver Rathlein, VP of Sales & Marketing,
Eibach Springs
Roy Link, Chairman & CEO, Link Engineering
Jacques Panis, President, Shinola
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How Industry 4.0 Will Impact U.S. Manufacturing
in Coming Years
Breck Fabish, Consultant, P3 Group
Employing Additive Manufacturing in the Aerospace
Industry to Achieve Cost and Lead-time Reduction
Percentages in the Double Digits
Andrew Storm, Sr. Director Automotive, Aerospace,
Defense, Stratasys
Thursday, June 4
Data-Driven Manufacturing with MTConnect
Tim Shinbara, VP of Manufacturing Technology,
AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology
Sponsored by GE Global Research
Panel Discussion
Navigating the Cloud for Small
and Medium-Size Business
Sponsored by Automation Alley
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Moderator: Alex Violassi, Director, Technology Center,
Automation Alley
Panelists: Bill Bone, CTO, Automotive Solutions, Aras Corp.
Joe Iannacone, VP Cloud Services, PTC
Rich Solti, Global Director of Sales, PROLIM Corp.
Panel Discussion
Advanced Manufacturing Strategies,
Trends & Initiatives: Driving the Future
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Moderator: John Waraniak VP of Vehicle Technology,
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
Panelists: Karen E. Kerr, Senior Managing Director,
Advanced Manufacturing, GE
Nigel Francis, VP Corporate Planning, AAM
John Billings, VP Head of Automotive,
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Martin Kinsella, Director of Advanced Materials and
Process Technologies, Comau
Craig Sutton, Manager, Manufacturing Innovation,
John Deere
Panel Discussion
Skilled Trades Talent Gap:
Heading Off the Impending Crisis
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM
Mind Over Matter: The Power of Intention
and Expectations
Moderator: Laurie Harbour, President & CEO, Harbour Results
Panelists: Gene Sherman, Founder & CEO, Vocademy
Todd Finley, Co-Founder,
Expert Technical Training LLC
Jamie Bowman , Owner & President,
J.P. Bowman Precision Tooling
Tom Moran, President, Moran Iron Works
Karin Lindner, Founder & Owner, Karico Performance Solutions
Panel Discussion
Breakout Sessions
Business Insights into Additive
Manufacturing
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Moderator: Debbie Holton, Director,
Industry Strategy & Events, SME
Panelists: Bryan Crutchfield, Managing Director, Materialise
Bruce Bradshaw, Director of Marketing, Stratasys
Bruce Colter, Advanced Manufacturing New Business
Development Director, Linear Mold & Engineering, Inc.
Steven Taub, Senior Director, GE Ventures
High Production Modern Manufacturing of Gears
James M. Purington Jr., Director, Gear Academy and NVH, AAM
Additive Manufacturing: A Case Study in Effective
Integration without Operational Disruption
Joel Freimuth, CEO, Blue Pearl Consulting
Noon – 12:20 PM
Technical Challenges of Noise, Vibration & Harshness
Testing for Gears
Cary A. Ketelhut, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, AAM
Digital Fabrication: Get it Together
Marco Perry, Founder, Pensa LLC
M | Talent Workshop
Accelerating Workforce Performance
Through Human Capital Initiatives
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
John Hindman, Professional Services Manager, Tooling U-SME
Panel Discussion:
MSV Talent Development
Sponsored by Automation Alley
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
SEE PAGE 10 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Panel Discussion:
Game-Changing Manufacturing
Technologies: A View of Start-Up Companies
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THE BIG M Exhibitors
as of March 6, 2015
Accounting Business Solutions Acra Cast Inc. Adhesive Systems Inc. AdvantEdge Cutting Tools Inc.
AIM Computer Solutions Inc.
All Covered Alliance For American Manufacturing
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
EXHIBITS
ARCH Global Precision Automation Alley
Capture 3D Inc.
Automotive Industry Action Group Beamer Laser Marking Systems
CNC Fabrication Resource Inc. C Tek Industrial Products Inc. Dimensional Control Systems
Dowding Industries Inc. EBW Electronics Epicor Software Corporation EPLAN Software & Services
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Fisher/Unitech Inc. USA Global Shop Solutions Glovia International
Hastings Air Energy Control Inc.
Gemini Inc. Precision GPC Electronics Kennametal Greenleaf Corp.
Herding Filtration LLC
Hexagon Metrology Inc.
IQMS item North America JG&A Metrology Center
Extrude Hone Lakeside Casting Solutions LLC
OPS Solutions LLC
Kepware Technologies Kitagawa
Northtech Permabond Engineering Adhesives Plex Systems
Proto Mfg
Wednesday, June 3
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Shoptech Software SIC Marking USA Inc. Rave Computer Rocket Software Systems Inc.
Rudolph Brothers & Co. SCADAware Inc. Scarlett Inc. Seco Tools Inc.
SpaceClaim
Staub Manufacturing Solutions Suhner Industrial Products Inc.
SW North America Inc. Swoosh Technologies & Solutions LLC
Tooling U-SME
TYKMA Technologies
United CNC Machining
Dearborn College of Ultrasonic LLC
University
Engineering &
of
Michigan
Computer -
Science
University of Wisconsin - Platteville Online ValuePoint Material Solutions
VKS - Visual Knowledge Share
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JKL Machinery
Inc.
MAPAL Inc. Nachi America Inc. Novastar Solutions
Tuesday, June 2
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, June 4
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Machining
HLH Prototypes Co. Ltd i-Fab LLC Icetech America Inc. Industrial Machine Trader’s /
Manufacturers Showcase
Show Days & Hours
Formdrill Whiting Corp. Zimmermann Inc.
M | Factories
THE BIG M brings the latest ideas,
innovations and technologies from
across the manufacturing enterprise
to the exhibit floor.
The M | Exhibits are your opportunity
to explore, network and learn what’s
next for manufacturing and how it
will impact your business.
Learn how to reduce engineering time, increase production and
simplify processes to maximize your return on investments.
Experience these game-changing technologies hands-on
with dynamic, interactive exhibits providing demonstrations,
presentations, equipment, products and parts.
• Autodesk MSV Factory
• Siemens Digital Factory
M | Exchange
Engage industry experts and explore new technologies.
Presentations and informal collaboration take place here.
Exchange ideas, make connections, and identify resources to
help you advance your business.
• Additive Manufacturing Resource Center
• Advanced Materials Resource Center
• Workforce development solutions
• Manufacturing resources and support
M | Factories
• Industry news and trends
M | Exchange
• Investment in the next generation of manufacturers
M | Exhibits
M | Build
Student Summit
FACTORIES
& EXCHANGE
The last innovation in
technology demonstrations
Increase efficiency. Reduce lead times.
Improve margins. You need advanced
solutions and you need them now. The
M | Factories and M | Exchange focus on
the innovative technologies, processes
and solutions that are shaping the future
of manufacturing. See how emerging
technologies and industry experts work
together to increase capacity, capability
and competitiveness.
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SPECIAL
ACTIVITIES
Network with industry
leaders and support
the advancement of
manufacturing.
Networking Reception
Brew & View
Tuesday, June 2
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
State of Manufacturing Technology:
A Pragmatic Perspective
Make connections that count. Join peers, exhibitors, industry
leaders and speakers for a casual networking reception with
light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. See the completed
M | Build car—built in less than a day on the M | Exhibits
show floor!
Sponsored by Plex Systems
General Session Panels
Game-Changing Manufacturing Technologies:
A View of Start-Up Companies
Wednesday, June 3
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Manufacturing has always been innovation-driven, from the
first production line to the most modern sensors and robotics.
A central force in this innovation is the emergence of cloud
technology. Prater will discuss how the cloud has arisen as
the core platform to rapidly integrate new technologies—from
wearables to sensors and connected tools—creating an Internet
of Making Things in the manufacturing sector, further driving the
next era of productivity, quality competition and innovation.
Jason Prater, VP of Development, Plex Systems
This session provides an inside look at a number of
breakthrough advanced manufacturing start-ups. You will
see 10-minute presentations from promising energy storage
technology developers and a Q&A session on their experiences
as they attempt to commercialize their technology in a wide
variety of industry applications.
Moderator: Dan Radomski, VP, Industry & Venture Development,
NextEnergy
Panelists: Pedro Guillen, CEO, Detroit Materials
Ed Shaffer, CEO, Advanced Battery Concepts
George Caravias, CEO, GridLogic
Erik Kiilunen, Executive Officer & Director, Neuvokas Corp.
MSV Talent Development
Sponsored by Automation Alley
Wednesday, June 3
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Sometimes the solution to your talent problem is right in your
own backyard. Join Automation Alley members as they discuss
the creative ways that their companies are developing their own
talent pools, and pick up strategies from business owners with
proven success in training from within.
Moderator: Karol Friedman, Director, Talent Development,
Automation Alley
Panelists: Chad Sibley, Director, Merrill Institute of Welding,
Merrill Technologies Group
David Darbyshire, Engineer & Co-Owner, DASI Solutions
Wednesday, June 3
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Jason Atkinson, COO, Loc Performance Products
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Student Summit
Tuesday, June 2 – Thursday, June 4
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
THE BIG M Student Summit, in partnership with SquareOne,
will introduce educators and students to exciting new
innovations in manufacturing technology. It is designed
to inspire students and teachers to interact with today’s
manufacturing industry so they can translate STEM education
into real-world results within high-tech and high-value careers.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
PRICES IN BLUE INDICATE EARLY BIRD PRICING AND ARE
VALID THROUGH MAY 15, 2015.
MAKING THE FUTURE. TOGETHER.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
M | Exhibits Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75
SME is proud to recognize THE BIG M Executive Committee for their
contributions, insights and expertise to develop this industry event.
One Day M | Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $395 | $455
Annette McConnell
Sr. Manager, Americas Field
Marketing, Manufacturing
Industry Strategy & Marketing,
Autodesk, Inc.
June 2 – June 4
June 2; June 3; OR June 4
WHY
DETROIT?
Detroit sits at the center
of the Great Lakes region
—a region that boasts a
$4.7 trillion economy, the
fourth largest in the world.
Full M | Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $795 | $845
June 2 – June 4
One Day M | Conference +
M | Build Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $495 | $545
June 2 (Keynote, Any 1 Sprint, Reception)
Full M | Conference +
M | Build Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $995 | $1,045
June 2 – June 4 (Keynote, Any 1 Sprint, Reception)
NOTE: The M | Build Workshop is only available on June 2
Rich in technology, innovation and talent,
the region is home to diverse industries.
Detroit also offers an experience like
no other and caters to a variety of
interests. Take a walk through Campus
Martius Park or glide across the Detroit
River on a Detroit Princess Riverboat
cruise. Immerse yourself in culture at
the Detroit Historical Museum or The
Henry Ford. Try your hand at one of
three downtown casinos. Shop for local
and unique products at Eastern Market.
No matter what piques your curiosity,
Detroit has a way to satisfy it.
Full M | Conference +
Full M | Build Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,595 | $1,645
SPONSORS
June 2 – June 4 (Keynote, All 4 Sprints, Reception)
NOTE: The M | Build Workshop is only available on June 2
SME Members: M | Exhibits Only registration is FREE.
Save 15% off the list price of the M | Conference.
John Waraniak
VP Vehicle Technology, Specialty
Equipment Market Association
Kevin T. Kerrigan
VP, Automotive Office,
Michigan Economic
Development Corporation
Full M | Build Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,295 | $1,355
June 2 (Keynote, All 4 Sprints, Reception)
Martin Kinsella
Director of Advanced
Materials & Process Technologies,
Comau
Craig Sutton
Manager, Manufacturing
Innovation, John Deere
John Billings
VP Head of
Automotive & Aerospace,
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Nigel Francis
VP Corporate Planning,
American Axle &
Manufacturing, Inc.
MEDIA SPONSOR
Thank you to our event sponsors
and supporters
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Academic/Government: Save 15% off the Full M | Conference.
Students: Save 50% off the Full M | Conference.
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IT’S TIME
TO GO BIG,
OR GO HOME
We are THE BIG M.
A place where big ideas come from big thinkers.
A convergence where big challenges meet big
solutions and transform into big opportunities.
We are manufacturing.
And what we make will shape the future.
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