October 18-20, 2022 | San Diego, CA

The Augmented Enterprise Summit (AES), formerly known as EWTS, is the longest-running and most comprehensive event dedicated to the business and industrial applications of XR, wearables, and other emerging technologies, including AR/VR/MR, body-worn sensors, exoskeletons, digital twins, and more.

The Augmented Enterprise Summit is where enterprises go to hear best practices and other practical insights for evaluating, adopting, implementing and scaling XR in the workplace. AES is finally returning to an in-person gathering from October 18-20 in San Diego making this the best opportunity once again for enterprises to educate themselves on the opportunities for and challenges of using XR in business.

What you’ll learn

Enterprises come to AES to hear practical and tested advice for using AR/VR/MR (XR) and other emerging technologies in the workplace. AES speakers share real experiences, real successes and failures, and lessons learned, including how to:

  • Choose a use case, solution, partner or vendor
  • Get buy-in and work with IT and other stakeholders
  • Set up a low-cost pilot, determine KPIs, and measure ROI
  • Handle change management and interoperability
  • Create a pipeline of digital content
  • Manage devices, security, and more

Topics covered

  • Areas where AR/VR/MR (XR) is having the greatest impact today
  • XR for beginners: Lessons from early adopters, avoiding pilot purgatory, etc.
  • Scaling XR: Barriers to ROI, increased devices, etc.
  • Real benefits: Operational efficiencies and savings possible today
  • Hardware: Human-centered design and ergonomic factors
  • Creating 3D content for immersive apps, including low-code development
  • Non-eyewear and industrial exoskeletons (wearable EHS)
  • Security, privacy, and ethics
  • Connected workplace: IIoT, 5G, automation, AI, digital twins, etc.
  • Analytics: Visualizing big data, actionable insights, etc.
  • Driving projects from POC to full-scale deployment
  • More: Metaverse, haptics, eye/head tracking, spatial audio, NFTs, WebXR, virtual office, etc.

Why attend AES

AES is the best place to learn what you need to know to successfully leverage XR and other emerging technologies in your business from the very companies seeing ROI today. During the event, you’ll connect with those driving XR in the workplace, including leading practitioners from every sector and experienced solution providers, along with key analysts, consultants, and integrators–all in one place, at one time.

You’ll also be able to try out some of the top hardware and software solutions having an impact in real enterprise environments and meet leading solution providers demoing a range of devices and platforms, including AR glasses, MR/VR headsets, body-worn sensors, exoskeletons, 3D content creation tools, XR accessories, and more.

Following the show, you’ll get access to exclusive educational content, including session videos and presentation slides, new white papers and reports, and other resources strictly available to the AES community.

Augmentir is so excited to be part of this year’s AES event! We’re looking forward to discussing the biggest trends and challenges of the manufacturing workforce today and how AI-powered connected worker technology is being used to shape today’s new workforce and address these challenges. We’ll be talking about best practices for leveraging real-time workforce intelligence to provide insights into workforce training, guidance, and support needs.

August 24-25, 2022 | Dallas, TX

AI Manufacturing is focused on providing in-depth discussions and solutions for manufacturing professionals who are transforming their operational systems. The 5th annual event will bring together heads of manufacturing, digital transformation leaders, IT Directors and others tasked with evaluating new technologies and accelerating their digital transformation.

The event will cut through the hype to provide a comprehensive program and plans for action, assisting manufacturers to decrease downtime, improve profitability and stay competitive. Hear from and network with manufacturing experts on their own AI journeys; from lessons learned to ROI.

Augmentir at AI Manufacturing

Augmentir’s VP of Strategic Operations, Chris Kuntz, will be speaking about “Using AI To Unlock the True Potential of Today’s Workforce” at this year’s AI Manufacturing event!

Today’s manufacturing landscape is a dynamic mix of workforce challenges (including those brought on by Covid and the Great Resignation) and innovative solutions –many of which are powered by AI technology. This session will begin with a look at some dynamics in the manufacturing landscape and then focus on ways that technology (such as AI and connected worker solutions that recognize the variability in today’s workforce) are empowering workers by giving them tools and resources that will set them up for success.

In this session you will learn:

  • Two keys to a highly effective, cross-functioning workforce, and why the least connected set of workers is often the most critical
  • Top trends and key challenges in today’s workforce including the impact of rapid turnover and the importance of data-driven decisions
  • How hybrid work is impacting the manufacturing workforce and ways that AI can help employee engagement challenges
  • How today’s workforce dynamics are forcing manufacturers to rethink hiring, training and reskilling and the lessons learned through this shift
  • The transformation of today’s workforce with AI & connected worker tools

Join Chris at this session if you’re interested in learning about increasing productivity and decreasing downtime including those responsible for operations, quality maintenance, COI, safety and EHS.

What to expect at AI Manufacturing

  • 250+ Industry Experts – quality attendees with 80% Sr level
  • 50+ Speakers – 2 days of world class content from the brightest minds in the industry
  • 8 Networking Events – premium Networking events take center stage at the conference and includes breakfast, lunch & reception

In addition to in-depth presentations from industry leaders, 1×1 meetings, and an exhibit hall, attendees will leave the conference with the knowledge of how to:

  • Use AI to Improve Quality, Reduce Defects, and Increase Profits
  • Develop a Digital Twin to Optimize Plant Operations
  • Use Building Blocks to Modernize Manufacturing Activities and Facilitate Growth
  • Design Products Enabled by Additive and Hybrid Manufacturing Techniques
  • Explore the Use of AI in Industrial Attacks and Defense

Topics Covered

  • AI in Manufacturing
  • Digital Transformation
  • Industry 4.0
  • Data Analytics
  • Connected Systems & Environments
  • Investments & ROI
  • Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance
  • Building and Maintaining a Digital Enterprise
  • Digital Twins
  • Data & Adaptive Analytics
  • Cybersecurity
  • Barriers to Adoption & Lessons Learned
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Energy Management
  • Price and Demand Forecasting

September 12 – 17, 2022 | McCormick Place, Chicago IL

IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, the largest and longest-running industry trade show in the Western Hemisphere, is held every other year at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. IMTS 2022. IMTS, which will run September 12-17, 2022, is where the creators, the builders, the sellers, and the drivers of manufacturing technology come to connect and be inspired. Industry professionals from around the globe will visit IMTS to discover the latest innovations in digital and traditional manufacturing, experience more than 15,000 new machining technologies, and find processes that will help solve their manufacturing challenges and improve efficiency.

Augmentir at IMTS

Chris, VP of Strategic Operations at Augmentir will be speaking on Tuesday and Wednesday at this year’s IMTS:

Tuesday 2:00pm – Using AI To Unlock the True Potential of Today’s Workforce

Today’s manufacturing landscape is a dynamic mix of workforce challenges (including those brought on by Covid and the Great Resignation) and innovative solutions –many of which are powered by AI technology. This session will begin with a look at some dynamics in the manufacturing landscape and then focus on ways that technology (such as AI and connected worker solutions that recognize the variability in today’s workforce) are empowering workers by giving them tools and resources that will set them up for success. In this session, you will learn:

  • Two keys to a highly effective, cross-functioning workforce, and why the least connected set of workers is often the most critical
  • Top trends and key challenges in today’s workforce including the impact of rapid turnover and the importance of data-driven decisions
  • How hybrid work is impacting the manufacturing workforce and ways that AI can help employee engagement challenges
  • How today’s workforce dynamics are forcing manufacturers to rethink hiring, training and reskilling and the lessons learned through this shift
  • The transformation of today’s workforce with AI & connected worker tools

Wednesday at 10:30am – The Augmented Worker: Rethinking How We Train and Support the Future Manufacturing Workforce

The manufacturing workforce is changing rapidly – shorter tenure rates, workplace unpredictability, and remote work are forcing manufacturing leaders to re-think traditional training, guidance, and on-the-job support. These changes, combined with a tight labor market and widening skills gap, are creating increased challenges for industrial companies of all sizes. More than 2.6 million baby boomers are going to retire over the next several years and are taking with them decades of experience and skills. Additionally, shifting skill sets and a decreasing number of workers entering the sector could leave hundreds of thousands of jobs unfilled due to a lack of trained workers. Facing this workforce challenge, manufacturers are turning to emerging digital technologies to equip and train their workforces with the tools and knowledge needed to be productive. Technologies such as mobile and wearable devices, augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR), as well as artificial intelligence (AI) are helping to connect a new generation of workers, and are allowing organizations to proactively deliver the right level of training, support, and on-the-job guidance. In this session, learn how AI and connected worker technology are helping connect and augment the future manufacturing workforce and improve productivity and operational agility.

Why should you attend IMTS?

Technology – 90% of visitors found new products or ideas

  • 9 Pavilions
  • 2,000+ Booths
  • Co-located Show: HMUSA

Inspiration – 88% of visitors found new solutions

  • Emerging Technology Center
  • Conferences, Workshops & Live Learning Labs
  • AM4U – presented by Formnext
  • Community

Goals – 93% of visitors met their goals at IMTS

  • Specialized Programs
  • Job Shops
  • Women Make Manufacturing Move
  • Investor Forum
  • Network Opportunities