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SUMMARY:89th Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:89th Annual DinnerMonday\, May 18\, 2026 \nAmerican 1 Events Center\n128 West Ganson Street • Jackson\, Michigan\n5pm Social Hour • 6pm Dinner • 7pm Awards • 7:30-8:25 Keynote • 8:25pm Closing Remarks \nRegister Here for the Annual DinnerAnnual Manufacturing Awards Recognizing outstanding leadership\, innovation & contributions to the manufacturing community. \n• Manufacturing Innovator of the Year •\n• Manufacturer of the Year •\n• Associate Member of the Year •\n• Student of the Year •\n• Apprentice of the Year •\n• Educator of the Year • \nMake your NominationOur Keynote The Future of AI on the Factory Floor and How to Protect Your Competitive Edge Manufacturing is at a turning point and AI is already reshaping the factory floor. At the JAMA Annual Dinner\, keynote speaker Danny Pereira\, Founder and CEO of Conduit\, delivers a practical and eye-opening look at how manufacturers are using AI today and what it takes to stay competitive tomorrow. \nIn The Future of AI on the Factory Floor\, and How to Protect Your Competitive Edge\, Danny shares real-world lessons from working directly inside manufacturing facilities. He breaks down what has changed in the past year\, where AI is headed\, and how companies can adopt AI safely without risking data\, IP\, or proprietary processes. \nAttendees will walk away with a clear understanding of how in-factory AI is evolving\, why custom AI is becoming the standard\, and what first steps manufacturers can take now to move forward responsibly. This is a big-picture\, business-focused keynote designed for leaders who want clarity\, confidence\, and control as AI becomes essential to manufacturing success. \nMore About the Topic\nManufacturers are increasingly building and deploying their own AI\, yet many remain concerned about intellectual property\, data security\, and foreign models using sensitive production information. \nIn this keynote\, Danny Pereira will share real-world insights from working directly with manufacturers implementing AI inside their facilities\, exploring how AI is evolving across the industry\, what’s changed in the last year\, and how companies can adopt AI safely without exposing proprietary processes. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nWhere AI in manufacturing is headed\nWhat manufacturers are doing today (successes + lessons learned)\nHow to protect data\, IP\, and competitive advantage\nWhy using AI is now essential to staying competitive\, and how to get started responsibly\n\nThis is a big-picture look at AI’s role in the future of American manufacturing. \nKey Themes Covered\n\nThe rapid rise of in-factory AI and automation\nWhy custom\, facility-specific AI is becoming the standard\nData ownership\, NDAs\, and keeping models secure\nU.S. vs foreign AI models and regulatory protections\nHow AI will reshape efficiency\, quality\, and competitiveness\nFirst steps manufacturers can take today\n\nThe Speaker\nDanny Pereira\, Founder & CEO\, Conduit \nDanny works directly with manufacturers deploying AI and real-time operational systems inside their factories helping teams modernize automation\, gain live production visibility\, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape. \nWhy this Matters Now\nManufacturing is at an inflection point. \nAI is no longer optional\, but it must be implemented thoughtfully. \nThis keynote equips manufacturers with clarity\, confidence\, and a realistic roadmap for adopting AI without sacrificing control\, security\, or competitive advantage. \nDanny Pereira\, Founder & CEO\, Conduit \nConduit partners with manufacturers to deliver factory-wide AI automation in days\, not months. Our Interoperable Orchestration Platform (IOP) gives manufacturers one command center to automate every robot\, machine\, software\, and sensor on their factory floor. \nMore About ConduitSponsorship & Tickets Tier 1 • $3500 • Reserved Table of 12 • Large Featured Logo in Program Materials\nTier 2 • $2500 • Reserved Table of 8 • Medium Featured Logo in Program Materials\nTier 3 • $2000 • Includes 6 individual tickets • Company Name in Program Materials\nTier 4 • $1350 • Includes 4 Individual tickets • Company Name in Program Materials\nTier 5 • $500 • Includes 2 Individual Tickets • Company Name in Program Materials\nDrink Sponsor • $1500 • Company Logo on Cups\nVenue Sponsor • $2000 • Recognition at Registration Table & Program Materials\nAward Sponsor • $700 • Recognition in Program Materials\nIndividual Tickets • Member $300 • Non-Member $400 \nEmail for Sponsorship DetailsRegister Here for the Annual Dinner
URL:https://jacksonareamanufacturersassociation.org/event/89th-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:American 1 Event Center\, 128 W. Ganson Street\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual JAMA Dinner,Networking Event
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