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.
2020 Peak Performance Symposium
Call for Speakers
About the Event
The Peak Performance Symposium is a yearly event is held for manufacturers, by manufacturers where leading industry professionals speak on a variety of topics relevant in today’s advanced manufacturing environment.
This year has been a year of transition for all manufacturing companies as we navigate through rebuilding businesses during a pandemic that spurred economic hardships for millions. We've seen an unprecedented supply chain disruption to world trade, millions of people across the globe are using new technology leading to an increase in cybersecurity threats and workers are now doing jobs that require new skill sets. This year's symposium will give insight as to how manufactures are learning to operate while facing these difficult business challenges.
Call for Speakers Now Open
Deadline to Submit Applications is September 15, 2020
Thank you for your interest in speaking at the 2020 Peak Performance Symposium, and your decision to submit a proposal. Please be advised that many applications are received for speaking opportunities and Peak Performance cannot accommodate all requests. Also - please be aware that some sessions will be presented in a panel format and/or may feature multiple speakers. The decision to feature multiple speakers in any session is at the sole discretion of conference organizers.
Types of Speaking Sessions:
Breakout Sessions - 30 minutes
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See session types and examples of speaking topics below.
Panel Discussion - 40 minutes (comprised of 3 speakers)
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Topic: Operating a Healthy Business During a Pandemic
Speaker Requirements:
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Speakers must adhere 100% to our "NO COMMERCIALISM" Policy.
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Speakers must share their information in an educational, non-commercial and non-self-promotional manner.
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Speakers must present new concepts and new ideas, not available from any other source.
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Speakers must provide speaking material (handouts, presentations, etc), in advance of the symposium to conference organizers.
Speaking Benefits:
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Your photo prominently featured on the event Web site, establishing you and your company as trusted and respected experts;
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Your session prominently featured on event Web site and event flyer;
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Opportunity to network with engaged prospects attending your virtual breakout session.
