You are invited to submit an abstract for presentation at the mfgCON powered by the NC Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Business NC.

Do you have best practices to share with your manufacturing peers? This is your opportunity to share your insights, knowledge and experience with an exclusive audience at the annual mfgCON on April 20-21 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC.  Submissions from consultants/vendors will be considered only if co-presenting with a manufacturer client. Co-presenters  must be noted at the time of submission to be considered. The Technology, Innovation and Strategic Growth track is designed to share best practices related to new technologies and innovations, market expansion, distribution and new product development. Suggested topics include marrying methodologies like lean to advanced manufacturing technology; integrating customer requirements into the design phase or the growing desire for product personalization; overcoming workforce reluctance to new technologies; examples of successful implementations and lessons learned; the CHIPS Act and You; Offshore Windfarms and Electric Vehicles: what you need to know and what the needs are. Other possible topics include business expansion support, how the Internet of things (IoT) can help your business, factory automation, the impact of new manufacturing technology/innovations on business growth, using data analytics to grow your business, new product development or diversification, supply chain strategy, how to become a government contractor, global market expansion, or using social media and other digital strategies to market your company and grow your business.

This Form is for abstracts related to the Technology, Innovation and Strategic Growth track only. To submit for other tracks, please refer to the appropriate form. One submission per form.