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Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Florida

  
This nationwide event series brings CESMII  representatives to cities across the country, connecting with small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs), Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. FloridaMakes is excited to share the latest advancements in Smart Manufacturing technologies, explore real-world applications, and discuss how these innovations can drive efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.
 
These half day events will focus on small and medium manufacturers (SMEs), integrators, and workforce development professionals. Attendees will have the opportunity to: 
  • Explore the latest innovations in smart manufacturing through expert presentations and live demonstrations. 
  • Visit vendor booths featuring leading organizations in the industry. 
  • Participate in breakout or concurrent sessions to discuss and identify workforce development needs. 
 
Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Orlando
 
Co-hosted with the Manufacturers Association of Central Florida the half day event welcomes manufacturers, stakeholders and partners, and advanced manufacturing enthusiasts in the greater Orlando area. Join us on Monday October 13, 2025 from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM for networking, manufacturing panels, live demonstrations, and deep learning on what smart manufacturing is and how Florida manufacturing can begin or improve their journey toward increased efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.
 
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Networking and Check-in
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |    Presentation, Panels, and Breakout Sessions
 
Speakers and subject matter experts include David Hinkler and Brian Vogel (On Time Edge), Justin Erickson (Roots Engineering), Arnold Offner (Phoenix Contact), just to name a few.
 
 
Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Tampa  
 
FloridaMakes’ Gulf Coast Region is excited to co-host the very first smart manufacturing road show in the greater Tampa Bay area. “Smart Manufacturing is no longer a future concept—it’s happening now, here in Florida and right here in Tampa Bay,” says Gulf Coast Regional Director Robert Monaco.
  
“Come and discover how Smart Manufacturing (SM) is transforming the industry: gain practical insights, explore solutions, and uncover strategies to boost efficiency and competitiveness. The Road Show is a special initiative with CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute, to learn about their holistic strategy to accelerate SM Adoption for manufacturers in the greater Tampa Bay region,” Monaco continues.
 
This half-day event, which is co-hosted by the City of Tampa’s Development and Economic Opportunity Department, will be held at The City Center at Hanna Avenue, will focus on small and medium-sized manufacturers(SMEs), integrator, and workforce development professionals.
 
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Networking and Check-in
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |    Presentation, Panels, and Concurrent Sessions
 
Speakers and subject matter experts include Rob Schoenthaler (CESMII), Doug Adams (Adams Corp), Dr. Nancy Diaz-Elsayed (USF), Daniel Barousse (Blue Sky Day Co), just to name a few.
 
 


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