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Get ready for 2026! Register Now:

  • January 22 | 3-3:45 p.m. ET: Pathways to Success in Robotics. Register Now
  • January 27 | 2-2:30 p.m. ET: Manufacturing Industry Coffee Chat: Design of Experiments (DOE) for Smarter Problem Solving. Register Now
  • January 27 | 5-6 p.m. ET: Chapter Strategy 101: Strategic Planning. Register Now
  • February 10 | 5-6 p.m. ET: Lead the Way: Training Professional Chapter Officers. Register Now
  • February 25 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. ET: EmpowerHer: Think it. Make it. Be it. Register Now

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What's New This Year

Pathways to Success

Pathways to Success

Pathways to Success dives deep into a specific career path, connecting students and emerging professionals with industry experts and educators.
Spotlight Series

Spotlight Series

The Spotlight Series is a high-impact 30-minute virtual program designed to showcase the latest technologies, breakthrough research, and outstanding initiatives of the manufacturing industry.

Coffee Chat Series

Additive Manufacturing Coffee Chats

Additive Manufacturing Coffee Chats (AMCC)

Engage in "Additive Manufacturing Coffee Chats (AMCC)" connecting enthusiasts, professionals, and curious minds exploring innovations and applications.
SME Career Café

SME Career Café (SMECC)

Elevate your career with "SME Career Cafe (SMECC)," offering tailored insights, expert advice, and networking opportunities.
Manufacturing Industry Coffee Chats (MICC)

Manufacturing Industry Coffee Chats (MICC)

Connect with industry experts in Manufacturing Industry Coffee Chats (MICC) for insights, networking, and trend exploration.

Webinars

Manufacturing Excellence Series

The Manufacturing Excellence Series

The quarterly Manufacturing Excellence Series covers industry challenges, from operational efficiency and emerging tech to regulations, customer expectations, and product lifecycle management.
Chapter Tuesday

Chapter Tuesday

Exclusively for Chapter Officers, supercharge your SME Chapter engagement and growth with Chapter Tuesday webinars, staying ahead in industry insights.
Membership Manufacturing Month

Manufacturing Month

During Manufacturing Month, SME is hosting a variety of webinars and virtual Shop Talks. These will be open discussions featuring subject-matter experts sharing insights on key industry topics. All SME membership webinar events are open to both SME members and non-members.

SME Partner Events

EmpowerHer

EmpowerHer: Think It. Make it. Be It.

What if the next big thing in tech, robotics, or design had your name on it? Meet real people working in manufacturing, learn how they got there, and find out what makes this industry so cool- it’s not all hard hats and factories!
Virtual Career Fair

Virtual Career Fair

SME and Women in Manufacturing are hosting a Virtual Career Fair, connecting job seekers with manufacturing companies. Open to everyone, don’t miss this opportunity to explore careers, network, and grow professionally, all from a convenient virtual platform. Registration opens January 12, 2026!

Become a Member

Elevate your career with inspiring connections, cutting-edge resources, and the support to thrive in manufacturing. Join SME today.