West Central WI Manufacturing and Workforce Summit at UW-Stout

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West Central WI Manufacturing and Workforce Summit at UW-Stout
UW Stout office of Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement, in partnership with the Manufacturing Alliance of Western Wisconsin and Momentum West, present a series of conversations on Manufacturing and workforce. This event will offer discussions on innovative polymer 3D printing, cyber security, AI, and an introduction to Lean Manufacturing. In addition to these discussions, you'll learn about the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing Productivity's annual report, which will help develop knowledge and skills related to manufacturing.

The event will take place at UW Stout's Memorial Student Center, Ballrooms A-C, on Tuesday, October 7, from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Admission is $35, lunch provided. To reserve your spot, visit Momentum West Wisconsin's website.

See the schedule of events:
  • 8:00 AM- Registration and networking
  • 8:30 AM- Opening Comments – Steve Jahn, Momentum West | UW Stout Welcome – Chancellor Katherine Frank
  • 8:45 AM- Wisconsin Manufacturers Report – Buckley Brinkman, CEO, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing Productivity
  • 9:30 AM- Allen Kreemer: Stratasys “Innovative polymer 3D printed fixtures and tooling”
    • Hear from an industry expert on how 3D printing can benefit your business's bottom line
  • 10:30 AM- Networking Break
  • 10:45 PM- Emily Laird: AI Integration Technologist UW-Stout “Introduction to AI & Generative AI”
    • Kick off with a fast, friendly tour of AI and Generative AI that cuts through hype and shows what actually works. We’ll decode the core concepts, peek under the hood of modern models, and spotlight where these tools shine and where they misfire. You’ll leave with shared vocabulary, simple guardrails, and a general understanding of the current state of AI
  • 11:45 AM- UW-Stout External Partner Projects Sarah Sippl
  • 12:00 PM- Lunch /networking
  • 12:15 PM- Balamurugan Balakreshnan: Chief AI Officer/Architect for WMWAI – Microsoft
    • Bala brings extensive leadership in driving digital transformation initiatives through the strategic application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud-based digital solutions. Learn how Microsoft uses GenAI and agentic (automated processes) AI to support manufacturing.
  • 1:15 PM- Networking
  • 1:30 PM- Introduction to Lean Manufacturing with Legos Simulation
    • Participate in a hands-on introduction or refresh your knowledge of lean MFG presented by the Manufacturing Outreach Center. You learn to identify the 8 great wastes and how to apply lean tools to eliminate them in a simulated manufacturing process using Legos. You will also see how AI can be integrated into your manufacturing process for inspection and quality control.
  • 3:30 PM- Closing Comments

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