TROY, Mich., January 9, 2025 -- Automation Alley, Michigan’s Digital Transformation Insight Center, today announced its 2025 Integr8 Series, featuring five carefully curated roundtables focusing on the most critical challenges and opportunities in Industry 4.0. The series of discussions will bring together global leaders, innovators, and visionaries from manufacturing, technology, academia, and government sectors to shape the future of digital transformation.
The 2025 series will feature five focused roundtables, with corresponding playbooks capturing key insights and strategies from each discussion:
- February: The Power of AI in Industry
- March: Cybersecurity for a Connected Future
- April: Additive Manufacturing and its Expanding Role
- August: Global Manufacturing Trends Shaping Tomorrow
- September: Mobility: A Paradigm Shift
Each roundtable will incorporate a focus on workforce transformation, reflecting the increasing interest and importance of workforce impacts in the digital transformation of manufacturing.
"The rapid evolution of Industry 4.0 technologies continues to reshape manufacturing, and with it, the demands on our workforce," said Tom Kelly, Automation Alley Executive Director and CEO. "By integrating workforce considerations into each of our 2025 roundtable discussions, we're addressing both the technological and human elements of digital transformation. This comprehensive approach ensures our community is prepared not just for the technical challenges ahead, but for the broader organizational changes these technologies bring."
New for 2025, Automation Alley will host Spring and Fall Mixer events. These networking-focused events will feature panel discussions from roundtable participants and provide enhanced opportunities for relationship building among industry leaders.
“We continue to hear from attendees that the most valuable aspect of Integr8 is the opportunity for focused discussions and relationship-building with peers and thought leaders,” Kelly added. “By offering two mixers and refining the structure of the roundtables, we are giving participants even more chances to learn, collaborate, and influence the future of their industries.”
Roundtable attendance will be limited to ensure meaningful dialogue. Manufacturers of all sizes as well as companies within the technology, government, academia and professional services industries are encouraged to request an invitation to be considered. Companies can find the full agenda and descriptions of each roundtable and request an invitation at https://www.integr8series.com/.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
The Integr8 Roundtable Series offers a unique opportunity for companies to showcase their thought leadership and elevate their brands. Exclusive sponsorship opportunities are available for each roundtable, allowing companies to gain visibility in front of top leaders from manufacturing, technology, and government.
Sponsorship benefits include prominent playbook visibility, direct engagement with key decision-makers, and positioning organizations as Industry 4.0 leaders.
To explore sponsorship opportunities for each roundtable, please visit https://www.integr8series.com/sponsorships or contact Automation Alley at sponsorships@automationalley.com.
About Automation Alley
Automation Alley is a nonprofit technology business association and Digital Transformation Insight Center focused on driving the growth and success of businesses in Michigan and beyond through innovation and automation. With a global outlook and a regional focus, we foster a vibrant community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through opportunities for collaboration and learning. Our programs and services help businesses develop the skills and expertise needed to effectively jumpstart or accelerate digital transformation. By bringing together industry, academia, and government, we aim to create a dynamic ecosystem that drives innovation and growth across Michigan.
At Automation Alley, our mission is to help businesses thrive in the rapidly changing digital economy by equipping them with the knowledge, insights, and tools to develop a software-first mindset that leverages the power of automation, AI, and other cognitive technologies. We believe that by working together, we can build a stronger, more innovative, and more competitive economy for the future. Visit automationalley.com.
