Rethink: Accelerating Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
The Council’s premier event for manufacturing executives offers a unique blend of senior-level content, interactive discussions and networking with industry peers.
Rethink 2026
Devoted to digital manufacturing, Rethink is the world’s premier event for senior operational executives and their teams as they continue to navigate disruption. Rethink examines digital manufacturing as it intersects with technology, organizations, and leadership. Come away with a better understanding of what’s needed to compete, succeed, and thrive on the journey to Manufacturing 4.0. Rethink 2026 will take place June 21-24 at the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale, AZ.
Upcoming Events
11
Aug 2026
Eli Lilly and Analog Devices Plant Tour
Aug 11, 2026Registration Now Open! If you have any questions about this or another upcoming plant tour, please email [email protected].
Location: Limerick, Ireland
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19
Aug 2026
From Legacy Constraints to Modern Foundations: How Digital Leadership is Evolving
Aug 19, 2026 at 2:00 pmFuture of Manufacturing Project Master Class Session From Legacy Constraints to Modern Foundations: How Digital Leadership is Evolving For most manufacturers, digital transformation means navigating decades of accumulated technical debt,… Speakers:
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Sep 2026
Manufacturing’s Road Ahead: What MLC Data Reveals—and Leaders Need to Know
Sep 2, 2026 at 2:00 pmMaster Class Session Description Manufacturers continue to invest in smart factories and rapidly adopt generative AI, yet significant gaps remain in data quality, governance, workforce skills, change management and execution…. Speakers:
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Sep 2026
Digital Transformation Leadership Program: Info Session + Q&A
Sep 16, 2026 at 12:30 pmDigital Transformation Leadership Program: Info Session + Q&A Abstract Join us to learn more about the Digital Transformation Leadership Program, MLC’s premier executive digital leadership course for manufacturers in partnership… Speakers:
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Sep 2026
From Complexity to Clarity: Connecting the Digital Thread for Manufacturing Growth
Sep 16, 2026 at 11:00 amMaster Class Session Description As digital maturity grows, a new challenge is emerging: complexity. Technology has made mass customization possible, but disconnected systems, siloed teams and fragmented processes can keep… Speakers:
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Oct 2026
Scaling CNC Production for Rapidly Growing Industries
Oct 1, 2026 at 11:00 amCritical Issues Member Forum Call – New Product & Business Model Innovation Abstract Investment in aerospace and defense accelerated the product development timeline. Protolabs’ quick-turn machining capabilities needed to evolve… Speakers:
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Oct 2026
Emerson Plant Tour
Oct 7, 2026For questions, contact [email protected].
Location: Boulder, Colorado
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15
Oct 2026
Connecting Dimensions of Change: Data, Process Design, and Cultural Alignment
Oct 15, 2026 at 11:00 amCritical Issues Member Forum Call – Leadership, Organization, Culture and People Abstract Transformation is no longer about implementing one new technology or launching one improvement initiative. It’s about building a… Speakers:
Location: Webinar
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04
Nov 2026
Siemens Plant Tour
Nov 4, 2026Registration Now Open! If you have any questions about this or another upcoming plant tour, please email [email protected].
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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12
Nov 2026
Award-Winning Innovation at General Motors: Scaling Industrial AI with Device-Level Analytics
Nov 12, 2026 at 11:00 amCritical Issues Member Forum Call – Industrial AI Abstract General Motors, the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Large Enterprise Manufacturer of the Year, also received top honors in the Enterprise Integration… Speakers:
