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SUMMARY:FORGE5
DESCRIPTION:\nGet ready to unleash your creativity and forge new connections at FORGE5 – where innovation meets inspiration!\n\n\n\nThe Metals Hub and Daley College MTEC invite you to Forge5 featuring smartXchange—a half-day summit uniting manufacturers, technology leaders, and innovators to explore how Industry 5.0 is transforming the way we design, produce, and collaborate.\nProgram Highlights:\n\n8:00 – 8:30 AM – Networking Breakfast & Live Demos\n8:30 – 9:00 AM – Opening Remarks & Keynote\n9:00 – 9:45 AM – Expert Panel Discussion\n10:00 – 10:45 AM – VR Training Case Study & Demo\n11:00 – 12:30 PM – MTEC Tour & smartXchange Showcase\n\nWhy Attend?\nForge5 is where innovation meets collaboration—designed for manufacturers and stakeholders eager to thrive in the age of automation, AI, and human-centered design.\nSeats are limited—reserve your spot today.\n***\nMedia Consent Notice: By attending this event, you grant permission for your photograph and/or video to be taken and used in Southland Development Authority marketing materials, including but not limited to our website, social media, and promotional content. If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify event staff upon arrival.\n\n\n
URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forge5-tickets-1586761248609?aff=oddtdtcreator
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CATEGORIES:Networking,Operations,Technology
LOCATION:4101 W. 76th Street
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