The Women in Manufacturing Association Announces 14th Annual SUMMIT in Boston
July 24 2024 - 1:56PM
Business Wire
Conference to Bring Industry Professionals
Together October 6-9, 2024
The Women in Manufacturing® Association’s (WiM) 14th annual
SUMMIT will take place in Boston, MA, October 6-9 at the Hynes
Convention Center. The WiM SUMMIT will welcome in-person and
virtual participation from an estimated 2,000 manufacturing
professionals from around the world. Attendees will enjoy three
days of impactful keynote presentations, breakout sessions, plant
tours and social events designed to expand their networks and
strengthen the community of women in manufacturing at all
levels.
“This year’s WiM SUMMIT theme ‘Champion for Success’ celebrates
unity, empowerment and inspiration by bringing together women and
allies in the manufacturing industry,” says WiM President and
Founder Allison Grealis. “Hosted in Boston, a city known for its
championship sports teams, we aim to draw parallels between the
resilience, teamwork and dedication of athletes and the incredible
potential within our industry. Together, we are championing a
future where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and
thrive."
WiM is the only national trade association dedicated to
year-round support for women in the manufacturing sector. The WIM
SUMMIT is the highlight of WiM programming calendar.
This year’s WiM SUMMIT will feature keynotes given by leaders
representing AstraZeneca, PepsiCo and more. The conference also
will deliver 65 educational sessions on topics that include
innovation, allyship, operational excellence, caregiving,
artificial intelligence, sustainability, leadership and strategic
business trends.
In addition, the WiM SUMMIT will offer participants the
opportunity to tour 20 innovative manufacturing facilities in the
Boston area, including Amgen, Dell Technologies and New Balance,
where attendees get to witness firsthand manufacturing innovation
and inclusivity.
WiM also will host the 2024 Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame
Induction Reception during the SUMMIT to celebrate ten,
trailblazing women who have made exceptional contributions to the
industry and to the advancement of women during the course of their
established careers.
Registration is open for WiM SUMMIT 2024. There are discounted
rates for groups of six or more. To learn more about the conference
and to register, visit the SUMMIT webpage.
The Women in Manufacturing® Association is a
more than 28,000-member-strong association dedicated to supporting,
promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in
manufacturing. www.womeninmanufacturing.org
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