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The Manufacturing USA network meeting will be held on April 30th and May 1st at the American Geophysical Union headquarters in Washington, DC. The Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office is coordinating a meeting for the manufacturing innovation institutes and federal agencies in the Manufacturing USA® network. Participants will have an opportunity to network, share knowledge and information, explore challenges and opportunities, and exchange best practices related to advanced manufacturing and key institute operations.
Who Should Attend
Representatives from Manufacturing USA institutes and the interagency team.
Manufacturing USA Network MeetingAgendaTuesday, April 30, and Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | ||
Day 1: Tuesday, April 30th | ||
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration | Coffee provided |
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Welcome | From Agency Leads |
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Day 1 Keynote: | Dr. Arati Prabhakar Rep. Haley Stevens With recorded remarks by Speakers will commemorate the passing of the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act (RAMI) and the establishment of the Manufacturing USA program reflecting on the network's evolution and the future they see for Manufacturing USA and federal advanced manufacturing priorities. |
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Break + Group Photo Opportunity | |
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM | Regional Collaborations: Building Partnerships and Leveraging Local Innovation Ecosystems | Learn more about: - Factors that contribute to the stability and sustainability of large collaborative systems - How to connect with local innovation efforts - How analysis can inform the structure, partnerships, and sustainability of Manufacturing USA institutes |
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch | Lunch and space to eat are provided with registration |
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Sponsoring Agency Updates | Sponsoring agencies present an update of new programs and activities since the last network meeting and what is on the horizon for future programs. |
1:45 PM-2:30 PM | Leveraging Federal Funding Programs for Technology Advancement | Federal collaborations can impact moving research along MRL/TRL levels and strengthen education and workforce development programs. NSF will discuss how effective programs can be formed, followed by examples of success from institutes. |
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Break | |
2:45 PM – 3:30 | Education and Workforce Development Strategy | Agencies will discuss the successes and future of workforce education initiatives as we grow the advanced manufacturing workforce. |
3:30 PM | Adjourn | |
Day 2: Wednesday, May 1st | ||
Coffee Service | ||
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Welcome Back | |
9:15 AM- 10:30 AM | Network Working Session: Past, Present, and Future | Improving our Network: Opportunities from the 2023 10-year Vision Session |
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Networking Break | |
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Other Federal Funding Opportunities: Which Agencies, How to Connect with Them, and Other Tips | What other federal opportunities exist for MFG USA institutes and/or members? Hear from agency officials about funding for the manufacturing industry. |
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Closing Remarks | Meeting wrap-up from Agency Leads |
12:00 PM | Meeting Ends | |
2:00 PM | Optional DC area tours | Details and sign-up information to be distributed after registration |
For those traveling, below is information on a few hotels in proximity to the American Geophysical Union:
| Washington Hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC 20009 Rates: $354-487 | 2118 Wyoming Ave, NW |
Residence Inn by Marriott Dupont Circle 2120 P Street, NW | Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle 2121 P Street, NW |
1914 Connecticut Ave, NW |
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