The Modern Manufacturing Expo, which takes place at the Sydney Showground in September, has added a new one-day conference to its education program – the Smart Manufacturing Conference.
Held on 20 September, the conferences will provide a platform for Expo delegates to have in-depth discussions surrounding the future of manufacturing in Australia.
“It is also a great opportunity to hear from leading companies who are actually putting these ideas into action in their own factories,” said Marie Kinsella, CEO of the International Exhibition & Conference (IEC) Group, organisers of the Modern Manufacturing Expo.
“Our goal is that both events will be a catalyst, where manufacturing leaders and decision-makers across all verticals will gather to explore the latest technology and equipment suppliers, learn new modernisation and digitalisation strategies, and collaborate to forge new alliances.”
Kinsella noted that conference visitors are sure to get “bang for their buck” with a jam-packed program.
“Our speaker line-up features industry leaders across both conferences, which include KNAPP, IFM, Western Parkland City Authority, Nano Dimension, Universal Robots, Mitsubishi Electric, CSIRO, AusIndustry, MYOB and Kellogg Australia, among others,” Kinsella added.
Smart Manufacturing Conference
The program for the Smart Manufacturing Conference on 20 September includes thought-provoking presentations from experts on future-thinking and practical topics, such as:
- Smart-sourcing new technologies and equipment;
- The benefits of deep learning AI in the automated process;
- Navigating the additive manufacturing landscape in highly regulated industries;
- Government support and grants available to local manufacturers; and
- Optimising productions through smart manufacturing.
“At the end of the day, attendees will leave the Smart Manufacturing Conference with a practical understanding of the path to digitalisation, the costs involved, and the benefits it will bring to both their operations and bottom-line,” Kinsella explained.
Providing a clear path forward for manufacturers
The event will be opened by Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science, who wll give a government address at the Expert Arena on 20 September.
Kick-starting the Modern Manufacturing Expo will be the Manufacturing Industry Leaders Breakfast, which will give attendees the opportunity to network and listen to Stuart Ayres, Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, as he discusses the future of manufacturing in NSW.
The Expo will also feature a special dedicated Innovation Collaboration Zone, where Universities, manufacturing hubs, and CRCs will showcase their offering to the manufacturing sector.
The Collaboration Zone will give an opportunity for manufacturers to connect with innovation creators, and learn how these organisations can support their advanced manufacturing goals.
All registrations for the free Modern Manufacturing Expo will also include complimentary access to the Expert Arena, which will be scheduled across the two days, and will give access to live demonstrations of the latest in manufacturing technologies, and hear expert presentations on topics such as 3D printing, a manufacturer’s guide to Cloud Software, AI, robotics, machine learning and digital manufacturing.
“These topics and speakers have been specifically curated to answer the real-life questions that local manufacturers have today,” explained Kinsella.
“We know that they’re tired of wading through jargon and hearing about abstract concepts, rather than real, practical and implementable advice from manufacturers who’ve actually put these ideas into practice.
“We want them to walk out of the Expo with a clearer idea of how to kickstart their journey to digital transformation. With the resources and support network on offer, the journey will be easier.”
The Modern Manufacturing Expo will run alongside the successful Workplace Health & Safety Show, which is an event for workplace health and safety decision-makers across all industries.
Those interested in the Modern Manufacturing Expo can register for all events here.
