THE AI IN MANUFACTURING SUMMIT 2026
Presnted by Philip Spagnoli Stoten, Industry Journalist & Podcaster
Like Industry 4.0, the term AI is everywhere and promises a great deal. But Industry 4.0 didn't delivered the digital dividend we were promised, can AI? In this short introduction to the day we get into where we are, where we want to be, and how we get there...
Presented by Emily Laird, Host of The Generative AI 101 Podcast
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Moderated by Andrew Scheuermann, Founder & CEO or Arch Systems
"How Leading Manufacturers Are Turning Data into Action”
SMT lines generate massive amounts of data, yet most manufacturers struggle to turn it into timely, actionable insight. In this moderated panel, an SMT equipment leader and a global electronics manufacturer share how they use AI in live production environments to reduce downtime, improve yield, and accelerate issue response on the line. Attendees will gain practical lessons on what works, what doesn’t, and how to scale AI on SMT lines without disrupting operations.
Moderated by Mattias Andersson, Founder and CEO of MTEK
"How Agentic and Persona Based AI is Changing Manufacturing Planning and Execution"
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Philip Stoten Interviews AI Pioneers
"Coffee Break and Live Recording of EMS @C-Level Podcast ”
Grab a coffee and a pastry and listen to Philip Stoten talk to the trailblazers using AI in manufacturing.
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Moderated by Philip Stoten, Journalist, Host and Podcaster
"Let's Get Started”
Practical advice on building an AI roadmap that has immediate impact, is scalable and leverages fierce collaboration between manufacturers and their strategic suppliers.