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The Evolving Manufacturing Workforce – Building and Leading Teams for the Next Era

American Manufacturing Summit 2026
  • Strategies for upskilling and reskilling teams across evolving global manufacturing operations
  • Empowering frontline workers with digital tools to enhance productivity and decision-making
  • Adapting leadership approaches to engage and manage a multigenerational workforce effectively
  • Balancing automation advancements with meaningful investment in human capital and development
  • Fostering purpose-driven cultures to increase employee retention, engagement, and performance
  • Aligning workforce transformation strategies with long-term business goals and operational resilience
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Steve Marshall
VP, Engineering and Data Sciences Leader
Cargill
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Sneha Atwal
VP, Manufacturing
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
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Brian Boland
VP and Global Head, Manufacturing Science and Technology
Bristol Myers Squibb
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Dan Campion
VP, Operations, Large Power Systems Division
Caterpillar
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Mike Blaney
VP, Engineering, Reliability and Automation
Newell Brands