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.
Fri, Apr 10
|The Smart Factory Institute
2026 Sponsorships - Smart Factory Workforce Conference
The Workforce of the Future
Date & Location
Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Smart Factory Institute , 2215 Parker Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
Tickets
Presenting Sponsor
Includes: • Ten minute speaking slot prior to Keynote Speaker • Recognized in all media coverage (when applicable) • Verbal recognition and thank you as Presenting Sponsor prior to Keynote Speaker • Logo and recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all Keynote intro material/event program • Highlighted logo/recognition on all emailed invitations • Highlighted on event site • 6 individual event tickets • Opportunity to distribute company literature to event guests • 6ft exhibit table in event space
$7,500.00
Session Sponsor
Includes: • Opportunity to be a session speaker • Recognized in all media coverage (when applicable) • Verbal recognition and thank you as Session Sponsor prior to first session • Logo and recognition as Session Sponsor in event program • Highlighted logo/recognition on all emailed invitations • Highlighted on event site • 4 individual event tickets • Opportunity to distribute company literature to event guests • 6ft exhibit table in event space
$5,000.00
Gold Sponsor
Includes: • Opportunity to introduce one (1) session speaker • Recognized in all media coverage (when applicable) • Logo and recognition as Gold Sponsor in event program • Highlighted logo and recognition on all emailed invitations • Highlighted on event website • 2 individual event tickets • Opportunity to distribute company literature to events guests • 6ft exhibit table in event space
$2,500.00
Silver Sponsor
Includes: • Verbal recognition and thank you as Silver Sponsor during closing remarks • Logo and recognition as Silver Sponsor in event program • Highlighted logo and recognition on all emailed invitations • Highlighted on event website • Opportunity to distribute company literature to events guests
$1,000.00
Panel Spot + Job Fair Table
Includes: • 2 Tickets to the Smart Factory Workforce Conference & Career Connection Job Fair • One 6ft table at the job fair • One seat on a panel to speak to candidates (4 spots available) • Company Logo on Event Agenda
$500.00
Total
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