Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Kansas

Name: Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Kansas
Start: 2026-01-13T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-13T12:00:00-06:00
Location: Kansas City Kansas Community College - Technical Education Center

Schedule

Tue Jan 13 2026 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Kansas City Kansas Community College - Technical Education Center | Kansas City, KS

A half-day event for SMEs, integrators, and workforce pros to explore smart manufacturing, see demos, visit vendors, and join discussions.
About this Event

In partnership with CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute, Kansas Manufacturing Solutions (KMS) is hosting a nationwide event series connecting small and medium-sized manufacturers, MEPs, and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. Attendees will explore the latest Smart Manufacturing technologies, see real-world applications, and learn how innovation can drive efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness in their operations.

KMS strengthens and advances the manufacturing economy in Kansas, helping manufacturers improve competitiveness, increase profitability, and drive growth. As the official representative of the MEP National Network in Kansas, KMS provides unbiased guidance and operates regional networks, including the Kansas City Manufacturing Network (KCMN) and Central Kansas Manufacturing Network (CKMN), to connect manufacturers with the expertise, resources, and best practices they need. CESMII, a U.S. government-funded non-profit, advocates for Smart Manufacturing nationwide, providing networking, education, workforce development, research, and digital tools to make innovation accessible to all manufacturers.

Event Sponsors:

Missouri Enterprise

Guide Technologies

3DMakerWorld, Inc

Agenda

🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Check-In & Breakfast
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:10 AM
Welcome & Overview
Host: Tiffany Stovall, Kansas Manufacturing Solutions, CEO
🕑: 08:10 AM - 08:40 AM
Smart Manufacturing Mindset
Host: Rob Schoenthaler, CESMII SMIC Director
🕑: 08:40 AM - 09:10 AM
1/2 Day Strategy & Road Mapping Workshop Overview
Host: Jillian Kupchella, CESMII
🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:30 AM
Break
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Smart Manufacturing Demonstrations

Info: CESMII Partners - Led by Rob Schoenthaler. Sudhi Bangalor, FullBore. Olu Famuyiwa, Phoenix Contact

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Smart Manufacturing Roadshow Sponsors

Info: Guide Technologies
3DMakerWorld | Chad Mees

🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Smart Manufacturing Panel
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
AI in Smart Manufacturing
Host: CESMII
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
Wrap Up
Host: CESMII + KMS
🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
FAME Lab Tour
Host: KCKCC Staff