The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
Critical Networks in Manufacturing Forum
Sponsorship Opportunities
Critical Networks in Manufacturing Forum
Modernizing Industrial Connectivity for the Smart Factory Revolution
FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2026 | 9:30AM - 3:30PM (ET)
SMART FACTORY INSTITUTE at the PIE INNOVATION CENTER
2215 Parker Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
If you could design your factory to be everything you wanted it to be, what would the foundation look like? Critical Networks in Manufacturing demand an infrastructure where cybersecurity and reliability are engineered into the fabric of the plant floor to ensure maximum uptime and data integrity. By prioritizing scalability and interoperability, you bridge the gap between IT and OT, creating a seamless ecosystem capable of integrating legacy assets with next-gen automation and AI. Only through this level of structural integration can engineering and plant leadership achieve the resilient throughput necessary for a true, future-proof smart factory.​
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This year’s event will be held at the Smart Factory Institute inside the PIE (Partnerships in Industry & Education) Center. Sponsoring this event will offer a unique opportunity to gain immediate exposure to a manufacturing majority audience. Choose from Presenting, Gold, Silver or Ally sponsorship levels.
Why Sponsor?
Build your brand in front of a large and engaged group of leading manufacturers who are looking to build relationships while growing their business with the latest technology solutions available.
Thought Leadership
Brand Awareness
Increase Pipeline & ROI
Presenting Sponsor
$7,500
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Ten minute speaking engagement and introduction of Keynote Speaker
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Recognized in all media coverage (when applicable)
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Verbal recognition as Presenting Sponsor
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Logo and recognition as Presenting Sponsor in the event program
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Highlighted logo and recognition on all emailed invitations
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Highlighted on event website
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6 individual event tickets
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Opportunity to distribute company literature to event guests.
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6ft Exhibit Table in Event Space to demonstrate products & services
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Session Sponsor
$5,000
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Opportunity to be a session speaker
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Recognized in all media coverage (when applicable)
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Verbal recognition and thank you as a Session Sponsor
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Logo and recognition as Session Sponsor in event program
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Highlighted logo and recognition on all emailed invitations
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Highlighted on event website
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4 individual event tickets
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Opportunity to distribute company literature to event guests.
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6ft Exhibit Table in Event Space to demonstrate products & services
Gold Sponsor
$2,500
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​Opportunity to introduce one (1) session speaker​
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Verbal recognition as Gold Sponsor
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Logo and recognition as Gold Sponsor in event program
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Highlighted on event website
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4 individual event tickets
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Opportunity to distribute company literature to event guests.
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6ft Exhibit Table in Event Space to demonstrate products & services
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