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North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit

The North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit is a premier gathering of industry leaders, manufacturing executives, and experts dedicated to exploring innovative strategies, emerging trends, and best practices in the dynamic world of manufacturing management.

April 19-21, 2027

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center | Denver, CO

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Join This Year's Conversation

NAMES gathers SVPs, VPs, and Directors of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality, Lean/CI/OpEx Executives, and Plant Managers to share insights, foster innovation, and build invaluable connections. Dive into a thoughtfully curated environment that brings together thought leaders, allowing you to explore new ideas and engage in meaningful discussions. Join the conversation at NAMES and be part of a community dedicated to pushing the limits of manufacturing success.

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Featured Speakers

Year after year, we bring to the stage today's thought leaders and innovators

Kevin Austin

Group VP, Supply Chain Management & Deputy Chief Quality Officer

Toyota

John Sampson

Senior Vice President, Operations, Manufacturing & Engineering

Dow

Jeff Green

Chief Operating Officer

Airbus Space & Defense

Sarah McMullin

SVP, Product Operations, Target Owned Brands

Target

Justin Camire

GM, Cloud Supply Chain Global Operations

Microsoft

Mounir Boucenine

Senior Vice President Powertrain Production

Volvo Group

Philip Hampden-Smith

SVP Supply - North America E2E

Reckitt

Sean Trainor

SVP, Personal Systems Operations

HP Inc.

Mike Bassani

 Sr VP Supply Chain and Technology

Starbucks

Markus Hildenbrand

Senior Vice President & Technical Plant Manager

Bosch US

Stuart Countess

President & CEO

Kia Georgia

Paul Simard

Vice-President of Operations

Bombardier

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Empowered by Real & Measurable Strategies

Why Attend

The North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit is designed to ensure every attendee walks away with real & measurable strategies to bring back to their organizations.

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A great event with real impact. The speakers delivered relevant insights and the opportunity to network with a wide range of organizations was valuable. I left feeling motivated, inspired, and like I had gained even more manufacturing knowledge.

Operations Manager, Land O Lakes

It was a pleasure connecting with industry leaders and being part of the incredible knowledge sharing that took place. I’m looking forward to future events!

Global Director, Quality, Topgolf Callaway Brands

The breadth of material and content at NAMES was closely aligned with today’s challenges and opportunities. I came away with several new strategies for my team!

Cynthiana Plant Director, 3M Company

I left NAMES feeling inspired and ready to inspire those around me! The ideas and experiences presented to me will help navigate our business through uncertain times and keep us relevant for years to come.

Plant Sr. Engineering Leader, Kroger Company

NAMES was a great opportunity to connect with peers who are ambitious about moving manufacturing forward and leveraging improved technologies across multiple industries.

Director, Manufacturing Systems, GALLO

I was highly impressed by the extensive real-world knowledge each presenter brought to their presentation. NAMES25 exceeded expectations, providing an experience worthy of a premier conference.

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor, Nexteer Automotive

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