JAMA | Training & Apprenticeship Solutions

Open House & Ribbon Cutting
2026-04-16 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | JAMA – Jackson, MI, 3517 Scheele Drive, Jackson, MI, 49202, United States
When: Thursday, April 16, 2026 2:00 PM thru 04:00 PM
Where: 3517 Scheele Drive, Jackson, MI 49202

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Hors d’oeuvres
Hands on Activities

For More Info:
Olivia Steele
517-782-8268
osteele@mijama.org
jacksonjama.org

Tool Technology - L&L
2026-05-13 11:30 - 13:00 | JAMA – Jackson, MI, 3517 Scheele Drive, Jackson, MI, 49202, United States
Lunch & Learn • Hierarchy of Safety Control
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How our technology will keep workers safer out on job sites including: Dust management, Vibration/Noise, Ergonomics, Proper Lighting, Inhalation, PPE, Acute Injuries
Register HERE

89th Annual Dinner
2026-05-18 17:00 - 20:15 | American 1 Event Center, 128 W. Ganson Street, Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
89th Annual DinnerMonday, May 18, 2026
American 1 Events Center
128 West Ganson Street • Jackson, Michigan
5pm Social Hour • 6pm Dinner • 7pm Awards • 7:30-8:25 Keynote • 8:25pm Closing Remarks
Register Here for the Annual DinnerAnnual Manufacturing Awards Recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation & contributions to the manufacturing community.
• Manufacturing Innovator of the Year •
• Manufacturer of the Year •
• Associate Member of the Year •
• Student of the Year •
• Apprentice of the Year •
• Educator of the Year •
Make 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.
In 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.
Attendees 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.
More About the Topic
Manufacturers are increasingly building and deploying their own AI, yet many remain concerned about intellectual property, data security, and foreign models using sensitive production information.
In 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.
Attendees will learn:

Where AI in manufacturing is headed
What manufacturers are doing today (successes + lessons learned)
How to protect data, IP, and competitive advantage
Why using AI is now essential to staying competitive, and how to get started responsibly

This is a big-picture look at AI’s role in the future of American manufacturing.
Key Themes Covered

The rapid rise of in-factory AI and automation
Why custom, facility-specific AI is becoming the standard
Data ownership, NDAs, and keeping models secure
U.S. vs foreign AI models and regulatory protections
How AI will reshape efficiency, quality, and competitiveness
First steps manufacturers can take today

The Speaker
Danny Pereira, Founder & CEO, Conduit
Danny 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.
Why this Matters Now
Manufacturing is at an inflection point.
AI is no longer optional, but it must be implemented thoughtfully.
This keynote equips manufacturers with clarity, confidence, and a realistic roadmap for adopting AI without sacrificing control, security, or competitive advantage.
Danny Pereira, Founder & CEO, Conduit
Conduit 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.
More About ConduitSponsorship & Tickets Tier 1 • $3500 • Reserved Table of 12 • Large Featured Logo in Program Materials
Tier 2 • $2500 • Reserved Table of 8 • Medium Featured Logo in Program Materials
Tier 3 • $2000 • Includes 6 individual tickets • Company Name in Program Materials
Tier 4 • $1350 • Includes 4 Individual tickets • Company Name in Program Materials
Tier 5 • $500 • Includes 2 Individual Tickets • Company Name in Program Materials
Drink Sponsor • $1500 • Company Logo on Cups
Venue Sponsor • $2000 • Recognition at Registration Table & Program Materials
Award Sponsor • $700 • Recognition in Program Materials
Individual Tickets • Member $300 • Non-Member $400
Email for Sponsorship DetailsRegister Here for the Annual Dinner

Member Insight Session
2026-05-28 08:00, 2026-05-28 12:00, 2026-05-28 16:00 | JAMA – Jackson, MI, 3517 Scheele Drive, Jackson, MI, 49202, United States
JAMA Members,
JAMA is being very intentional about how we continue to grow, evolve and best serve our members into the future. To do that well, we need your feedback.
Your insight is critical as we begin shaping JAMA’s goals and priorities for 2026 and beyond. We want to better understand what is working, where there are gaps, and how JAMA can continue to provide meaningful value to our manufacturing community.
To support this effort, JAMA is partnering with the Lean Rocket Lab to host a series of Member Insight Sessions. Lean Rocket Lab is also seeking feedback, and these facilitated sessions will allow for thoughtful discussion, idea-sharing, and collaboration in a comfortable group setting.
Rather than meeting individually with each member – these sessions provide a more effective and less daunting way to gather input while learning from one another’s perspectives.
We strongly encourage you to participate if you are available.
Thank you for your continued involvement and commitment to JAMA. Your voice will help guide our direction and ensure we are building a strong future together.
Jackson Area Manufacturers Association
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MANUFACTURING DAY 2026
2026-10-02 | JAMA – Jackson, MI, 3517 Scheele Drive, Jackson, MI, 49202, United States
