ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The program is an intense, transformative learning experience that will immerse you in the innovations and business culture of Silicon Valley through:

• presentations by influential technology experts and visionaries
• provocative brainstorming sessions with like-minded innovators
• visits to top Silicon Valley companies
• meetings with Silicon Valley luminaries

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM

The program is a transformational week that aims to give you the first-hand insights into the inner workings of Silicon Valley, emerging technologies and disruptive trends that will disrupt manufacturing. Our immersion program will educate you in all of these trends, connect you with the companies pioneering groundbreaking solutions and inspire you to turn your own company into a leading innovator capable of long-term growth.

YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:

• Intelligent Manufacturing
• Data Utilization
• The Internet of Things (IoT)
• Workforce Training
• Use of Emerging Technologies: Drones, AR/VR, AI, Robotics

PROGRAM AGENDA

(This is a sample program. Participating presenters and companies vary from program to program and cannot be guaranteed for any particular tour.)

THE DIGITAL DISRUPTION OF MANUFACTURING

How is the manufacturing sector changing under the influence of digital technologies and where is this journey taking us? Why is the digital revolution happening now and what are the forces driving its expansion? These are the questions we answer on day 1 of "The Future of Manufacturing". We explain how entrepreneurs have capitalized on industry trends, new technologies and the ready availability of venture funding to create startups pioneering disruptive innovations in manufacturing.

EXPLORING MARKET NICHES

The journey continues on day two with an exploration of the limits of the disruption to the manufacturing sector as they exist today. How many areas are seeing radical change? What is the nature of this change and how fast is it moving? We answer these questions through visits to startups operating in a wide range of niches.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Day three of the immersion program is dedicated to the technologies fueling the disruption of manufacturing industry. We hear from experts in a range of technologies including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial internet of things, and 3D printingto learn what these technologies can currently do and what they will offer in the future.

CORPORATE INNOVATION FOR MANUFACTURING

Having seen and heard how digital is disrupting the education sector on days 1 to 3, on day 4 of our immersion program we challenge attendees to turn words into action. Participatory workshops with leading Silicon Valley experts on design thinking, design sprints, venture capital and open innovation provide executives with the blueprints and frameworks they need to deliver innovation within their own organization. We analyze how traditional manufacturers are adapting to digital and survey the industry’s success in collaborating with the startup ecosystem.

THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING

What’s next for the digital disruption of manufacturing? Day 5 brings the program to a close with its sights firmly set on the future. We learn about trends still in their infancy and meet the companies seeking to capitalize on those trends.

What's Included:

• Program participation
• Transfers between company visits
• Lunches (Mon-Fr)
• Hotel Accommodation (6 nights)

Not Included

• Airfare tickets

If you prefer to book and pay for your own accommodation, contact us to request a registration code.

Please read Terms and Conditions carefully before purchasing your ticket. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

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