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Smart Manufacturing Summit | Spring

April 21 - 25, 2025Online - Registration Closed
Solutions, Strategy & Connection for Senior Level Manufacturing Professionals. By invitation only.
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Four Centerstage Keynote Speakers

Join Your Peers in Senior Leadership at Manufacturing's Most Esteemed Summit

IMPACT is a peer-led leadership-focused event that is complimentary for qualified professionals. Discover strategies from field experts, research new solutions, and meet like-minded peers on your path for professional growth. Your invitation is waiting.

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in Manufacturing.

Speakers
Ann Tracy at Colgate Palmolive
Ann Tracy
Chief Sustainability Officer
Jeff Barry Chief Innovation Officer at Dot Foods 2023 Speaker
Jeff Barry
Chief Innovation Officer
Jiang Scott Ziwi 2025
Scott Jiang
VP of Operations & Supply Chain
John Dyck CEO at CESMII 2022 Speaker
John Dyck
Chief Executive Officer
Ashish Dhongde Unilever North America
Ashish Dhongde
Associate Director Procurement
Gefferie Yee at Madera Northrup Grumman 2024 Speaker
Gefferie Yee-Madera
Vice President of Engineering
Ashish Gupta The Clorox Company
Ashish Gupta
Director of Procurement
Arnaud de brux bic 2024
Arnaud de Brux
Sr. Director - Global Indirect Procurement ...
Olawale Ojo Senior Global Lean Director at Griffith Foods
Olawale Ojo
Senior Global Lean Director
Jay Douglass at Arm Institute 2023 Speaker
Jay Douglas
Chief Operating Officer
Hao Dihn Vice President of Technology at Enpro 2023 Logo
Hao Dinh
Vice President Technology
Seref Alptekin at CSI Closure Systems International
Seref Alptekin
Vice President Supply Chain & Procurement

The world’s leading manufacturers attend.

In our 15+ year tenure we’ve connected 1000s of peers across every industry.

Reserved for executives and tailored to support your professional and departmental goals.

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Advisory Board
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A Strategic Agenda Crafted By Senior Manufacturing Executives

Comprised of executive leaders and experts, the IMPACT Advisory Board provides strategic program guidance to build our event agendas. All programming and topics are designed to enlighten, support and initiate conversations that are current, ultra-relevant, and provide genuine value to your strategic vision.View the Advisory Board

Agenda

Watch 35+ presentations on demand and with lifetime access.
Monday, April 21

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Seref AlptekinVice President Supply Chain & Procurement Closure Systems International
Seref Alptekin, Vice President Supply Chain & Procurement , Closure Systems International

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Jeff Barry Chief Innovation Officer Dot Foods
Jeff Barry, Chief Innovation Officer , Dot Foods

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Olawale OjoSenior Global Lean Director Griffith Foods
Olawale Ojo, Senior Global Lean Director , Griffith Foods

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Hao DinhVice President Technology Enpro Industries
Hao Dinh, Vice President Technology , Enpro Industries
Tuesday, April 22

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John DyckChief Executive Officer CESMII - The Smart Manufacturing Institute
John Dyck, Chief Executive Officer , CESMII - The Smart Manufacturing Institute

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Scott JiangVP of Operations & Supply Chain Ziwi
Scott Jiang, VP of Operations & Supply Chain , Ziwi

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Zai MohammedHead of Global Procurement Talkdesk, Inc.
Zai Mohammed, Head of Global Procurement , Talkdesk, Inc.

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Puneet SharmaDirector – Talent, Learning & Development, Engagement – Global Emerging Markets General Mills
Puneet Sharma, Director – Talent, Learning & Development, Engagement – Global Emerging Markets , General Mills
Wednesday, April 23

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Ann TracyChief Sustainability Officer Colgate-Palmolive
Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer , Colgate-Palmolive

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Arnaud de Brux Sr. Director - Global Indirect Procurement BIC
Arnaud de Brux, Sr. Director - Global Indirect Procurement , BIC

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Jay DouglassChief Operating OfficerARM Institute
Jay Douglass, Chief Operating Officer, ARM Institute

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Ashish DhongdeAssociate Director Procurement Unilever North America
Ashish Dhongde, Associate Director Procurement , Unilever North America
Thursday, April 24

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Gefferie Yee-MaderaVice President of Engineering Northrop Grumman
Gefferie Yee-Madera, Vice President of Engineering , Northrop Grumman

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Ashish GuptaDirector of Procurement The Clorox Company
Ashish Gupta, Director of Procurement , The Clorox Company

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Ahmed AbukhaterFounder and CEO at Digital Cities & Former Director Product Management at Pitney Bowes
Ahmed Abukhater, Founder and CEO at Digital Cities & Former Director Product Management at Pitney Bowes
Friday, April 25

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Gustavo ChohfiVP, Quality Assurance and Continuous ImprovementCornerstone Building Brands
Gustavo Chohfi, VP, Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement, Cornerstone Building Brands

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Grant EckerFounder & Chairman Chief Architect Network
Grant Ecker, Founder & Chairman , Chief Architect Network

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Albert SchymanDirector, Global Sourcing, Logistics Solenis
Albert Schyman, Director, Global Sourcing, Logistics , Solenis

Key Connections. Unmatched Flexibility.

Experience the power of our in-person events from anywhere you are.
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An Online Event with VIP Benefits

As an online attendee, you’ll receive the following at no cost:

  • All educational sessions available on-demand
  • Flexible schedule built around your needs
  • Up to $500 in rewards of your choice from our virtual marketplace. Popular options include Visa gift cards, Apple Products, Charitable Donations, and more.
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Curated Research Meetings

Your time is valuable. That’s why we include our signature 1-on-1 research meetings in every online event.

Tell us about your current challenges during registration, and we’ll arrange meetings with a tailored set of solution providers who can help. It’s a simple, fun way to do solutions research in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

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Event Testimonials Quote 1The IMPACT Summit is great. The Quartz Team make it feel like an event that is tailored to you. Love the personalized approach."
VP Operations, Pharamlink
Event Testimonials Quote 2The IMPACT event was a great experience from the registration, to the presentations and the one on one vendor discussions. I also enjoyed the opportunity to go back and review the presentations."
Senior Manager Quality, Purdue
Event Testimonials Quote 3I was introduced to solution providers that I would not have otherwise found & found details that I would not have gotten from websites. It’s already generating further dialog about how we can work together in the future."
Blount International, Manager Engineering - Machine Design

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We ‘re proud to work with the best in the business. By learning about your projects up front, we match you for 1-on-1 meetings with those best-suited to tackle the challenge.Become a sponsor
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Smart Manufacturing Summit | Spring, US
April 21 - 25, 2025 | Online - Registration Closed