Date: May 4, 2025Time: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM ETLocation: Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, MI Emerging Professional Registration Chapter Leader Registration View Agenda About the Summit The SME Membership Momentum: Chapter Leadership & NextGen Summit is a premier event designed to equip Emerging Professionals (EPs) and Chapter Leaders with the tools, connections, and insights needed to thrive in the manufacturing industry. This one-day experience will explore how SME Membership is evolving, provide valuable networking opportunities, and offer actionable strategies to drive career and chapter success. Who Should Attend? Emerging Professionals (EPs): Take control of your career, connect with SME, and shape future programs designed to support your professional growth. Chapter Leaders: Gain new strategies for chapter engagement, leadership development, and sustaining SME’s mission at the local level. Why Attend? Emerging Professionals: Shape the future of SME, share feedback, and grow your professional network. Chapter Leaders: Strengthen your chapter, gain best practices, and connect with fellow leaders. Both Audiences: Celebrate chapter excellence with the inaugural Chapter of the Year Awards and enjoy a full day of interactive learning. Your Registration Includes ($750 Value!): Access to the SME Membership Momentum Summit and materials ($300 value) Full meal service: Breakfast, lunch, and coffee/tea breaks ($200 value) Optional: Spring Gala ticket ($250 value) – Advance registration required **Travel stipends may be available for Emerging Professionals – application required. Contact chapters@sme.org for details. ***Need a hotel room? SME will book it for you at a rate of $209/night plus taxes and fees. You will be responsible for payment.
