The Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum, 11 September | Event in Hartford | AllEvents

The Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum

Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology

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Thu, 11 Sep, 2025 at 07:30 am

8 hours

100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103-2806, United States

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Date & Location

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025 at 07:30 am to 03:30 pm (EDT)

100 Columbus Blvd, CT 06103-2806

100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103-2806, United States

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About the event

The Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum
Presented by the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund (MIF)

Join us for the Annual CT Manufacturing Forum, the region’s premier gathering of manufacturing leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Building on the overwhelming success of the 2024 event, this year’s event promises even more insight, inspiration, and impact.

Curated by a powerhouse planning committee—including the Connecticut Office of Manufacturing (OOM), American Manufacturing Hall of Fame (AMHoF), Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), CONNSTEP, ReadyCT, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)—this event is designed to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing manufacturers today.

Featured Speakers
Paul Lavoie, Chief Manufacturing Officer, CT Department of Economic and Community Development
Laura Juliano, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Chris Moore, CEO, FIRST... and many more!

Expert-Led Sessions
‍9:30 am - Autonomous Inspection: Leveraging Model-Based Definition to Save Time
‍Presented by Nasir Mannan, Principal Engineer, CCAT, and Rishabh Agarwal, CEO and Co-Founder, Peer Robotics. Discover the advanced capabilities of autonomous mobile robots and how the integrated inspection cell leverages Model-Based Definition and machine communication technologies to streamline and enhance manufacturing processes.

10:30 am - Autonomous Production Programming: Leveraging Digital Thread and Digital Twin
‍Presented by Nasir Mannan, Principal Engineer, CCAT and Lars Faller, Siemens. Discover how model-based definition and AI-driven digital twins are transforming CNC programming and manufacturing variability.

11:30 am - Printing the Future: Why 3D Technology Can Be a Game-Changer for Companies
Presented by Jeff Crandall, Senior Manager, Additive Technologies, CCAT
Explore how additive manufacturing is reshaping production, reducing costs, and enhancing competitiveness.

Cutting-Edge Tech Showcase
Before, during, and after the event, stop by the CCAT exhibit in the lobby to experience the latest in advanced manufacturing technologies—robotics, 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality, and automation.

Register Now to secure your spot at the 2025 CT Manufacturing Summit and be part of the movement shaping the future of manufacturing in Connecticut and beyond.


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100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103-2806, United States
The Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum, 11 September | Event in Hartford | AllEvents
The Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum
Thu, 11 Sep, 2025 at 07:30 am