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Innovation in Manufacturing: Bridging the Gap Between Tradition and Technology

Join us at one of CMTA’s biggest events of the year, celebrating Manufacturing Month with the 2nd Annual MakingCA Conference on October 18, 2024. Designed to showcase manufacturing opportunities in the 21st Century, the conference guarantees influential keynote speakers, fireside chats, and imperative panels to discuss the needs of California’s innovators.

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Interested in Speaking at the MakingCA Conference?

Are you interested in speaking at our CMTA MakingCA Conference on October 18, 2024? The conference brings together manufacturing leaders for a day, providing valuable networking opportunities. CMTA events are attended by C-level business leaders, manufacturing employees, manufacturing advocates, and education and government partners. The event format will have panels and several speakers, with a luncheon to recognize the winner of 2024’s Coolest Thing Made in California competition.

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We seek speaking and panel proposals from industry experts, researchers, and thought leaders. This year’s theme is “Innovation in Manufacturing: Bridging the Gap Between Tradition and Technology.” You are allowed to submit more than one topic/presentation for consideration. The submission deadline is midnight PT August 20, 2024.

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Artificial Intelligence and its impact on our manufacturing industry

Workforce Development

Market, economic trends, and forecasting

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Inspiring speakers who are innovators, entrepreneurs, and/or change agents

Presentation Criteria

Speaking opportunities are limited to 30 minutes. Panels are limited to 45 minutes and must include minimum of 2 panelists and no more than 4 people speaking on one panel. Presentations should be engaging and informative. Keep presentations education-based.

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Speakers receive complimentary registration for the MakingCA Conference Speakers gain visibility and will be promoted via CMTA website, newsletters, social media, and other promotions for the MakingCA Conference

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2024 Coolest Thing Made in California Contest

There are over 30,000 manufacturers in California – which means a lot of cool products are made here in the Golden State. But what is the Coolest Thing Made in California?

Learn more about the competition, nominate a product and vote here.

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