The Most Significant
Manufacturing Event of the Year
Reasons to Attend
Join 150+ companies looking to make connections and ignite business growth
1400+ professionals looking to experience the latest in manufacturing trends and grow their business
Connect with leaders, learn from experts, and grab game-changing tactics at one of our content sessions.
We’ve revamped our floor plan– which will now be walked by every manufacturer there. Regardless of the exhibit space you purchase, you will be seen!
Exhibitors can receive a lead capture license, allowing on-site scanning of badges to capture contact information.
Complimentary parking for all. That’s right!
Days
Days
3
Sessions
Sessions
22
Courses
Courses
160
Exhibitors
Exhibitors
280
Attendee & Exhibitor Experiences
Lots of companies we partner with are here and it’s been fantastic to see them and see them excel in their area and their space. If you’re in manufacturing, give this expo a shot!
The information is valuable. The exposure is valuable. We’re thoroughly satisfied and happy with the experience overall.
This is a celebration for us. To come together with a whole bunch of people that we know, manufacturers themselves, people in the ecosystem, and the chance to connect with new manufacturers. We just love it!
We found more success in this event alone than any other event we do throughout the year!
Great conversations, great connections.
We love this conference. We’ve been a proud partner and sponsor since its inception. It brings together a lot of credible manufacturers.
An exposition runs concurrently with the conference.
More than 150 companies from across the Southeast exhibited at our most recent live conference in Greenville with 1,400+ registered attendees!
The show floor is the equivalent size of three football fields and all attendees must walk through the show floor to attend all events and training courses, ensuring a high level of traffic throughout the day.
Join manufacturing professionals from across the Southeast to discuss the latest manufacturing trends and topics, share their vision, become inspired and immerse yourself in manufacturing culture.
Check back often for updated information regarding our agenda and attendee registration.
The expo floor spans approximately three football fields in size. Attendees are encouraged to explore the entire space.
The expo floor spans approximately three football fields in size. Attendees are encouraged to explore the entire space.
Agenda
Exhibitor move in at the Greenville Convention Center:8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST) Exhibitors will load in to set up their booths. | |
Exhibitor & Sponsor Welcome Cocktail Reception:5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (EST) Cocktail Reception for Exhibitors, Sponsors & VIP Guests. Closed to the general public. |
Manufacturing Expo8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST) Visit the Manufacturing Expo to have access to our Exhibitors. The Expo Floor spans approximately three football fields in size and attendees are encouraged to explore the entire space. | |
COFFEE KICKOFF/ Ribbon cutting with Greenville Chamber of Commerce/Greenville mayor8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (EST) This coffee mixer will serve as the official welcome to the 2024 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo with our host city and chamber of commerce welcoming guests and exhibitors. Special Guests: Carlos Phillips, CEO, Greenville Chamber of Commerce Knox White, mayor, city of Greenville | |
HANDS OFF: How autonomous technology is driving the future of the manufacturing industry10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (EST) What: Breakfast and content session Semi-autonomous and even fully autonomous vehicles within manufacturing operations are gaining independence, according to a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers. These can include an ever-growing list: free-range automated guided vehicles (AVGs), mobile robots, autonomous forklifts and cranes — and even low-payload drones. South Carolina is on the cutting edge of developing autonomous technology through research. Learn from innovative thinkers developing this new technology and how it represents the future of manufacturing efficiency and cost savings for your company. Panelists: Venkat Krovi, Michelin Endowed Chair Professor of Vehicle Automation, Clemson University
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PALMETTO PROUD unveiling12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (EST) What: Luncheon/recognition event This luncheon will serve as the recognition event for our inaugural Palmetto Proud program. We will recognize 30 of the most interesting products being manufactured right here in South Carolina, preceded by a keynote address. Panelists: Keynote speaker: Cody Thacker, vice president of growth, Scout Motors | |
ALL ABOUT AI: How your company can leverage artificial intelligence to enhance production and increase success2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST) What: Tech talk Artificial intelligence is changing the face of the manufacturing industry, creating a new era of optimization. The technology addresses challenges on multiple fronts, including summarization, contextual data understanding, coding assistance and asset management. Our panelists address opportunities created by this emerging technology and reveal how you can leverage neural networks to improve production and take your company to new heights. Panelists: Ramy Harik, professor of mechanical engineering, University of South Carolina
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GOING GREEN: How a circular economy can drive sustainability in South Carolina4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST) What: Tech talk Sustainability and the demand for more circular materials — packaging that can be reused, recycled or composted — is driving innovation like never before in the manufacturing industry. Our panelists offer advice and best practices to implement a circular materials program at your company while adopting the latest technology, and highlight the latest in sustainable packaging research, development and implementation that can improve efficiencies and increase cost savings while helping save the environment. Panelists: Wes Carter, president, Atlantic Packaging; founder, A New Earth Project
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Manufacturing Expo8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EST) Visit the Manufacturing Expo to have access to our Exhibitors. The Expo Floor spans approximately three football fields in size and attendees are encouraged to explore the entire space. | |
KEEPING IT REAL: How virtual reality is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry - and what it means for your company9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (EST) What: Breakfast and content session Virtual reality is revolutionizing process for the manufacturing industry, to everything from improving worker safety, designing and building, speeding new products to market, reducing training costs, managing inventory, to increasing productivity. Our panelist will offer insight on best practices with capturing virtual reality technology to streamline and improve processes at your company. Panelists: Michael Ross, program director, advanced manufacturing and skilled trades, Midlands Technical College
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MANUFACTURING MAVENS: Celebrating women leaders elevating South Carolina’s manufacturing industry11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EST) What: Recognition luncheon event/keynote address Join us for the second-annual Manufacturing Mavens awards where we recognize women trailblazers in the South Carolina manufacturing industry, followed by a keynote address. |
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