The Future Manufacturer: Change the Rules, Rule the Future

April 29-May 2, 2012 | The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL
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ABOUT THE SUMMIT

The Future Manufacturer: Change the Rules, Rule the Future

Is there a formula for success in the years ahead? Do manufacturers just keep doing what they’ve always done, or will the future demand a new set of rules about how we lead, organize, operate, and manage our companies?

It all starts with being able to visualize the future — its possibilities and its challenges.The 8th Annual Manufacturing Leadership Summit will take manufacturers on a journey into that future by exploring the impact of increasingly flatter and collaborative organizations, new business models to exploit high growth markets, new ways of organizing production globally, build-to-demand supply chains, advanced workforce skills, and the megatrends of the social enterprise, mobility, and cloud computing.

The future of manufacturing will be shaped by the choices we make today. Learn More

   

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Ron Heifetz, Co-Founder, Cambridge Leadership Associates and founding Director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School.In this session, Dr. Heifetz will examine in greater depth the Adaptive Leadership Framework, the subject of his keynote address. Participants will explore the practice of leadership – mobilizing adaptability so that an organization can thrive in changing and challenging environments. The adaptive leadership foundational concepts of the differences between technical and adaptive work, and the differences between leadership and authority, will be examined through the lens of being in a senior authority position.

   

THINK TANK SESSIONS

Hosted by event sponsors, these unique roundtables allow participating manufacturing executives to interact and brainstorm ideas on key industry issues.

   

ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS

Don’t miss out on the best networking tool of the Summit! These custom 15- or 30-minute meetings between sponsors and attendees in a speed-dating format have become a key aspect of the Summit in helping attendees achieve business success. Our concierge team will work with you to match you with our premier technology sponsor partners based on your needs, and provide you with a custom itinerary for Tuesday and Wednesday.

   

ML100 CASE STUDIES PRESENTATIONS

A select group of the 2012 ML100 Award winners will describe the innovative business strategies that led to positive outcomes for their companies.

   

NETWORKING RECEPTIONS

From the themed “Casino Night” to the “Around the World” cocktail hour, our networking receptions are designed to maximize interaction between attendees, while encouraging you to have a little fun!

   

VIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Don’t miss a terrific opportunity to meet and network with fellow executives at the VIP Golf Tournament! Attendees of all skill levels are invited to participate.

   

SPOUSE/GUEST PASSES

Many event attendees find that the beautiful grounds of The Breakers make it the perfect place to extend a business trip into a mini-vacation! We encourage you to bring your family or a guest. Spouse/guest passes are available, offering access to all the cocktail receptions and the ML100 Awards gala dinner.