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Integr8 2022: Your Next Can’t Miss Event

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Automation Alley
April 1, 2022
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Integr8 is almost here, learn all about this one-of-a-kind conference inside!

Integr8 2022: Your Next Can’t Miss Event

The future is now, and Automation Alley is bringing it right to you with our Integr8 conference. This year’s event will be held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan on May 10. Join the trailblazers, innovators, and technology leaders from around the globe to look beyond the cutting edge and influence the course of business.  

Who we are


Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center. Our mission is to help businesses embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We’ve set out to share our knowledge and our tools that help businesses develop a software-first mindset, leveraging advanced technologies, systems, and people. We want to accelerate your business’s path towards success.  

Technology never stops moving forward – neither should your business. From AI-powered automation to stable, well-tested technologies, we work to connect you with the tools you need to achieve your goals.  

Integr8 is your front-row seat to advancement

Every session at Integr8 is a chance to discover new possibilities for your business. Every booth is an opportunity to implement new technologies into the way you do business. We have an all-star line-up of speakers and sessions that you won’t want to miss.

Our three keynote sessions will address some of your biggest pain points as you work towards automation and leverage technology to its highest potential.  

  • Tom Kelly, Executive Director and CEO of Automation Alley, will open Integr8 2022 with a powerful session on software-first transformation. He’ll address how small and mid-sized manufacturers can embrace Industry 4.0 by making use of advanced technologies like 3D printing and robotics. You’ll come away with full knowledge of why it’s vital that your business has software at the heart of its digital transformation.
  • Jeff Winter, Industry Executive, Manufacturing at Microsoft, will excite you with his discussion of innovation and new services in the world of digital transformation. You’ll learn how to accelerate and reduce the cost of innovation at your company by leveraging technology, and how your company stacks up to industry trends and statistics.  
  • Howard Heppelmann, Vice President and General Manager, Smart Connected Operations at PTC, will round out the keynotes with a focus on factory performance. Using data to your advantage is vital in the world of manufacturing – and real-time data can make all the difference. If you want to better understand production performance and other valuable metrics – you can’t miss this.

But that’s not all! We have a variety of breakout sessions planned, focusing on everything from the future of work to apps you can use on the factory floor. Whether your business is just beginning the journey towards embracing technology, or you’re well on the way, you’ll find sessions that are valuable and allow you to drive business forward.

Don’t get left behind

If you’re looking to gain a competitive edge, Integr8 is the conference for you. The educational value of this whole-day training event is unparalleled. Our sponsors are ready and able to meet the needs of small and mid-sized manufacturers. The ideas that you’ll get from networking with others in your industry will help you stay at the forefront of technology and innovation.  

Integr8 is the only conference of its kind that brings together technology and manufacturing leaders to discuss what really matters today – innovation and digital advancement. These thought leaders will be looking for discussion, answering questions, and sharing their knowledge – and they hope you’ll be in attendance to do the same. Join your regional colleagues, put your heads together, and leave the conference better able to embrace Industry 4.0.  

The details of Integr8

Integr8 2022 will be a one-day event held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan on May 10. The Integr8 sessions will be available both in-person and virtually, and we’re looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the live event.  

Integr8 will feature over 75 Industry 4.0 exhibitors, and experts in 3D printing technology, workforce management, cobots, artificial intelligence, and much more.  

The conference agenda has been set, and we’re thrilled to be offering a two-track breakout model with over 15 sessions to choose from.  

Registration is available to Michigan Manufacturers for free! What are you waiting for? Don’t get left behind. The time to register for Integr8 2022 is now.

Automation Alley
Automation Alley

Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) for North America and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center with a global outlook and a regional focus. We facilitate public-private partnerships by connecting industry, education and government to fuel Michigan's economy.

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