Smart Manufacturing Aerospace & Defense 2026

“Leading this event allowed me to connect with industry innovators, facilitate meaningful discussions, and witness firsthand the incredible advancements in aerospace manufacturing.

The experience not only deepened my appreciation for the industry’s challenges but also reinforced my commitment to fostering resilience and growth in this sector. I am grateful for the opportunity and look forward to future collaborations inspired by this experience.

The AMG World Team is an absolute pleasure to work with and run an incredibly efficient conference. I welcome any opportunities forward continued collaboration and partnership.”

Kristen Pope, General Manager, Gates Machine Tool Repair, 2024 Conference Chairperson

Aerospace & Defense manufacturers are navigating a perfect storm of rising geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions and critical skills shortages. These converging pressures have created an environment of unprecedented complexity, where meeting evolving customer demands has never been more challenging.

To thrive, A&D manufacturers must embrace industry 4.0 and implement smart manufacturing initiatives at pace. By adopting disruptive technologies, such as automation, robotics, IoT, digital twins, AI and data science, they can unlock optimized manufacturing and supply capabilities.

Join A&D experts in Chicago to explore how smart technologies can shorten time-to-market, streamline processes, improve efficiency, enhance quality, increase predictability, and support decision-making across your manufacturing assets, processes and workforce.