OCT
24
SOUTHTEC: CESMII Annual Member Meeting
We would like to invite you to join us for Smart Manufacturing Experience at SOUTHTEC, the home of our 2023 Annual CESMII Member Meeting, October 24-26 in Greenville, SC.
We are excited to announce our renewed partnership with SME to co-host our CESMII Annual Meeting in conjunction with the Manufacturing Technology Series event, SOUTHTEC, which has now been expanded to include the Smart Manufacturing Experience. The Smart Manufacturing Experience provides multiple connection points and engagement with over 900 leading voices; from manufacturers, system-integrators, thought-leaders, government entities and suppliers. Get ready to absorb, exchange, and benefit from the collective wisdom and experience from fellow industry experts who are also on their Smart Manufacturing journey.
The three-day event will feature:
- Presentations on all aspects of emerging technologies in smart manufacturing including workforce, technology & the critical impact of artificial intelligence, automation and cybersecurity
- Discounted workshops dedicated to leadership & technology roadmapping
- Leadership Workshop | Smart Manufacturing: Why It Matters & How to Achieve It
- Technology Workshop | Deep Dive into the Value & Methodology of Information Models, Standards and the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Platform™ (Invite Only)
- SOUTHTEC boasts a 100,000 sq ft exhibit hall with a dedicated “Smart Manufacturing Experience Pavilion” filled with 30+ technology providers, machine builders focused on Smart Manufacturing solutions and technology demonstrations
- Onsite happy hour event, sponsored by Manufacturing Happy Hour, with podcast host, Chris Luecke
- Thought-leadership conversations with members of the Smart Manufacturing Executive Council
- Success stories from 50+ manufacturers and CESMII project investments
- Live streamed marketing opportunities from the showfloor
About CESMII
CESMII – the Smart Manufacturing Institute – has a total investment of $140M from Department of Energy funding and public/private partnership contributions, with a mandate to create a more competitive manufacturing environment here in the US. CESMII is one of 16 Manufacturing USA institutes on this mission to increase manufacturing productivity, global competitiveness, and reinvestment by increasing energy productivity, improving economic performance and raising workforce capacity. University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is the program and administrative home of CESMII.
Leadership Workshop: Smart Manufacturing and Why It's Important

Join us for a happy hour networking reception with Chris Luecke Host of the Manufacturing Happy Hour Podcast. Chris will be conducting interviews on the showfloor throughout the event. Reach out to be featured on the podcast throughout the week.
Networking Event: Manufacturing Happy Hour

Join us for a happy hour networking reception with Chris Luecke Host of the Manufacturing Happy Hour Podcast. Chris will be conducting interviews on the showfloor throughout the event. Reach out to be featured on the podcast throughout the week.
Networking Event: Manufacturing Happy Hour

Join us for a happy hour networking reception with Chris Luecke Host of the Manufacturing Happy Hour Podcast. Chris will be conducting interviews on the showfloor throughout the event. Reach out to be featured on the podcast throughout the week.
Interested in Exhibiting?
Take advantage of our CESMII Member pricing for a 10’x10’ turnkey package and to exhibit within the


