World Manufacturing Forum 2013 “The Way Forward to Global Prosperity through Intelligent Manufacturing Collaboration ”

Text Background Focus on global manufacturing The Forum aims to bring together high-level industrialists, policy makers and key societal stakeholders Content is developed through on-going IMS Best practices may be shared, solutions suggested, or roadmaps developed Ample networking What is the WMF?

Text Milestones 2011: Villa Erba, Cernobbio, Como Lake, Italy – ~350 registered – Key take-aways Rising labor rates in China and India, customer demand for shorter lead times, and risks from geopolitical instability and natural disasters, manufacturing may make re-shoring of manufacturing more attractive. Companies must consider catastrophic disasters when planning worst- case scenarios. Policy-makers should consider the economic impact of poorly placed and designed public utilities. They must also plan for large-scale disasters with a specific focus on industrial impact. Policy makers must work to develop international policy for material recovery with incentives. The incentives should also include reduction of materials use. Policy makers should fund internal cooperation research projects to discover material substitutions.

Text Milestones 2012: Lederhalle, Stuttgart, Germany – ~430 registered – Key take-aways It is necessary to develop financing alternatives to traditional bank loans, in particular through the promotion of venture capitaland governments must provide for sound financial foundations conducive to innovation and sustainable growth. When thinking about sustainable manufacturing and urban planning, policy makers should include forward planning for urban industrial parks. Planning should encourage energy efficient buildings with visually pleasing facades, require sustainable production methods, resource use and reuse, and provisions for efficient transportation. Collaboration can be a powerful way to spur innovation in sustainable manufacturing. Policy makers should innovate with industry to provide suitable framework strategies such as the resource efficiency strategy.

Text 2013 WMF October 21-23, 2013 – Monday: Reception for Speakers and Executive Advisory Board – Tuesday: Plenary Sessions, Conference/Recognition Dinner – Wednesday: Parallel and Plenary Sessions, Conference Ends – Thursday: Follow-on meetings Ronald Reagan Center, Washington D.C.

Text Location: Washington D.C.: Ronald Reagan Center WMF 2013: Venue

Amphitheater – General Session

Text Ronald Reagan Center

Text Program “The Way Forward to Global Prosperity through Intelligent Manufacturing Collaboration ” In this climate of uncertainty, what is the way forward to advance manufacturing and innovation to provide growth and prosperity for all? Plenary 1: “Direction of Manufacturing Policy to Advance Manufacturing” A forward view of manufacturing policies from various regions including support for innovation, sustainability, and the common good. Plenary 2: “Innovation in Production” MIT Research will publish its global research in production innovation in September, and the WMF has high interest for MIT to present their results at the WMF.

Text Program Plenary 3: “Workforce Education”, or "Human-centered Manufacturing” As manufacturing technology is ever-increasing, it is becoming difficult to find qualified personnel. The session may discuss best practices in workforce development. Plenary 4: “Venture Capital/Ecosystems for Manufacturing Start-ups” SMEs find it difficult to find venture capital for their start-up due to long- term ROI and other factors. The session could explore policy support and best practices.

Text Program Parallel Sessions Session A: “Robotics for SMEs” Robotic systems are available for large-scale manufacturers, but SMEs may have requirements for less expensive and smaller scale robotics. Or they may simply not have the resources to find or integrate available systems. The session will seek solutions for SMEs. Session B: “Industrial Commons” The importance of the underpinnings for manufacturing is sometimes lost in the glamour of new technology. Processes such as casting and forging are being lost and are difficult to recover. The session hopes to highlight the issue and seek solutions.

Text Program Parallel Sessions… Session C: Standards for Global Collaboration The session seeks to identify future standards that will be required for service-oriented manufacturing, data archiving, and new technologies.

Text Program Plenary 5: ““Global IP Protection and Protectionism” Intellectual Property is valuable, and patents protect investment in developing IP. The session may explore the role of patents in delaying technology advancement. Plenary 6: “Cyber Security Issues for Manufacturing” As computing power becomes faster and more sophisticated, so does the ability for hackers to penetrate vital manufacturing systems, models, and sensitive intellectual property. This session will explore new ideas for cyber security in manufacturing. Plenary 7: ““Game Changing Key Technologies for Manufacturing” The session will explore the latest innovations, like ribosomes to produce nano-materials and machines.

Text Fees, Sponsorship Packages, Other Registration Fee: $500/pp for both days including – All sessions – Continental breakfast (2) – Lunch (2) – Recognition and Networking Dinner (1) – Fee covers catering Sponsorship Packages 7 Levels including sponsors for Registration Coffee breaks Notepads (sold) Promotional (See Packet)

We hope to see you there!