Connect with Innovators and Industry Leaders
Integr8 2025 isn’t just about ideas—it’s about people. This year, we’re adding two Networking Mixers, exclusive off-site events where thought leaders, innovators, and industry professionals can come together in a relaxed setting to share ideas, network, and build relationships.
Fall Mixer
Join attendees from our August and September roundtables for an evening of networking, food, and drinks. A panel discussion will kick off the event, followed by a chance to connect with peers and thought leaders.
Innovating for Tomorrow: Mobility, Policy, and the Path Forward for Global Manufacturing
Panel Abstract:
This Integr8 Mixer panel will explore the defining Industry 4.0 technologies of 2025, examining whether expectations at the year’s start aligned with reality. Key discussions will include the evolving trends in mobility, such as electrification and hydrogen-powered vehicles, and strategies for addressing workforce reskilling as the automotive industry embraces autonomy and EV production. Panelists will also delve into how global manufacturers are navigating supply chain disruptions through innovative approaches, balancing sustainability goals to enhance competitive advantage, and adapting to reshoring and nearshoring trends. The impact of trade policies and regulatory shifts on manufacturing operations will be analyzed, with insights into staying agile in a dynamic global environment.
Rounding Out the Year: What piece of Industry 4.0 technology defined 2025 for you? Was it the same technology you had anticipated at the start of the year?
Mobility Changes: How have mobility trends changed in the past year? What trends do you anticipate seeing in 2026?
Supply Chain Resilience: How are global manufacturers adapting to supply chain disruptions, and what innovative strategies have proven most effective? Can you share a specific example?
Sustainability's Role: What steps are manufacturers taking to meet sustainability goals, and how is this shaping their competitive advantage on a global scale?
Localized Production Trends: With the rise of reshoring and nearshoring, what factors should manufacturers consider when deciding where to base production facilities?
Policy and Regulation: How are global trade policies and regulatory changes influencing manufacturing operations, and what strategies can companies use to stay agile in this environment?
Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels: Beyond EVs, what role do hydrogen-powered vehicles or other alternative fuels play in the future of mobility?
Reskilling for EVs: How are automakers addressing the skills gap as production shifts toward electrification and autonomy?
TOPICAL Question TBD
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