Abstract for
BRIDGING THE GAPS: SME Annual Conference

Featuring Innovations That Could Change the Way You Manufacture

Event Information

BRIDGING THE GAPS: SME Annual Conference
Sheraton Music City
Nashville TN USA
June 06, 2010 to  June 08, 2010

Description

Think about your manufacturing. Do you see gaps or opportunities? Resourceful manufacturers never let gaps block their path. They bridge them with best practices, bold strategies, and successful innovations. In June, the SME Annual Conference comes to Nashville with insights into the technologies and processes that span the scope of manufacturing--from breakthroughs in smart and green materials to enablers for renewable energy. Which conference offers renewal and growth for you and your company? You found it! Focusing on leadership and innovation, this event provides tools, inspiration, and networking to empower manufacturing professionals to Innovate, Execute, and Succeed.

BRIDGING THE GAPS: 2010 SME Annual Conference (Event Home Page)

SME is your manufacturing resource year round. This event condenses just about everything SME does for manufacturing into an intensive, fast-paced, high-value couple of days.

2010 Annual Conference Highlights

Special Features

U.S. Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services shares how the competitive position of U.S. manufacturing is being strengthened
2010 Innovations That Could Change the Way You Manufacture will be the sole focus of the INNOVATE track
Over 20 sessions focused on leadership, culture change, green initiatives, and technological advancements
Keynote: Dr. Rodney Brooks, Heartland Robotics, will share his mission for manufacturing with you
Leadership Workshop: The Road to "Shiny Penny Hell" provides you with the value and process of building a culture of sustainable innovation
Free SME Member Session (Exclusively for SME members): Motivate, connect, and get things done
Poster Session: Get even more ideas
International Awards Gala & Reception: Honoring leaders in manufacturing
Interactive tours at Gibson USA and Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Hear Why Others Are Attending
Support SME Students

Conference Schedule

Event At-A-Glance (PDF)
Conference Schedule
Meet the Speakers
Attend a Virtual Session

Attendee Information

Chapter 43 Welcomes You
Your "I Want to Go" Tools
Conference Brochure (PDF)
Pricing & Registration
Location & Lodging
Things to do in Nashville
Manufacturing Resources

General Information

Host Chapter
Information for Confirmed Speakers
Media Information
2009 Event


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service@sme.org or call 800.733.4763.

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