Workforce Critical: Shaping Talent for Smart Manufacturing

Workforce Critical: Shaping Talent for Smart Manufacturing

By SME Seattle Chapter 39

Get ready to dive into the world of smart manufacturing and talent shaping at the Museum of Flight - it's going to be a game-changer!

Date and time

Location

The Museum of Flight - Main Building

9404 East Marginal Way South Seattle, WA 98108

Agenda

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM

Check-In and Breakfast (Complimentary)

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Welcome and Introductions

Matthew Clegg

Alex Benson

9:10 AM - 9:50 AM

State of Manufacturing and Workforce Needs of Today - Boeing

Tracy Daly

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Workforce Development Panel Discussion

Boeing and Kenworth Truck

Edmonds College

Central Washington University

Women in Manufacturing

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Additive Manufacturing Roles and Responsibilities Listening Session - SME

Suzy Marzano

Sheku Kamara

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch (Complimentary)

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

SOLIDWORKS Skills You Need to Succeed - Panel Discussion

Matthew Clegg

Eric Beatty

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Manufacture the Future: Talent, Tech & Transformation - Machinists Institute

Shana Peschek

Martha Hale

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Closing Remarks from SME and SASPUG

Heather Palermo

Matthew Clegg

Alex Benson

Michelle Wilkins

3:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Museum of Flight - Open House (Free for all attendees)

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Dinner (Complimentary)

7:30 PM

Networking and Cocktails Off-Site

Good to know

Highlights

  • 11 hours
  • In person
  • Free parking
  • Doors at 8:15 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Highlights

  • 11 hours
  • In person
  • Free parking
  • Doors at 8:15 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Science & Tech • High Tech

Join SME Seattle Chapter 39 and the Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power Users Group (SASPUG) at the Museum of Flight for a day of insights, networking, and collaboration at the 2025 PNW Manufacturing Roundtable. This year's focus is Workforce Critical: Shaping Talent in Smart Manufacturing.

Hear from smart manufacturing experts, connect with industry leaders, educators, students, and innovators, and explore how technology and training are coming together to build the next generation of manufacturing talent. Lunch, dinner and museum access are included with registration.


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