AI & Smart Automation Conference 2024
- Date
- 2024-11-12
- Location
- Atlanta, United States
- Host
- Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
About this event
AI is moving from experimentation to the factory floor, and the companies that know how to apply it well will shape the next generation of manufacturing. AI & Smart Automation Conference 2024 is built for leaders, operators, engineers, and technology teams who want a practical look at how industrial AI, robotics, and smart automation are changing production, logistics, and operational decision-making. This is not a broad, abstract AI event. It is a focused in-person conference in Atlanta for people working close to real systems, real throughput, and real constraints. If you care about how AI can improve manufacturing performance, support robotics, and make supply chains more responsive, this event is designed for you. About the Event AI & Smart Automation Conference 2024 brings together the manufacturing and automation community to explore how industrial AI can reshape manufacturing, production, and logistics. The program is grounded in applied use cases, with perspectives from major organizations including UPS, 3M, Siemens, and AWS. The event sits at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, industrial robotics, physical AI, and operational automation. That means attendees can expect discussion that goes beyond theory and into the systems, workflows, and business cases that matter inside plants, warehouses, and production networks. As an in-person conference, the format is built for both learning and connection. You will be in the room with people asking similar questions: where AI creates measurable value, how robotics and automation fit into broader operations strategy, and what it takes to move from pilot projects to scaled implementation. Whether you come from manufacturing operations, engineering, innovation, supply chain, or executive leadership, the event is positioned to help you understand not just what is possible, but what is becoming practical now. What to Expect Expect a conference program centered on the real-world application of AI in industrial settings. The existing event description points to a speaker lineup that includes leaders from organizations working across logistics, industrial technology, manufacturing, and cloud infrastructure, which suggests a broad but practical range of viewpoints. You can expect content that connects strategy with execution, including themes such as: Industrial AI in manufacturing environments Smart automation for production and logistics Robotics and physical AI in operational workflows Digital decision-making supported by data and machine intelligence Implementation considerations across plants, warehouses, and supply chains Because the focus is on manufacturers learning how AI can reshape operations, attendees should expect sessions that help translate innovation into deployment questions, such as where to start, how to prioritize use cases, and what kinds of organizational readiness matter most. The in-person setting also means the value is not limited to stage content. Conferences like this are often where useful conversations happen between sessions: comparing approaches with peers, pressure-testing ideas with vendors and technologists, and hearing how other teams are navigating automation investments in a fast-changing market. Why Attend If you are trying to understand how AI fits into manufacturing with more clarity and less hype, this conference offers a strong reason to be in the room. The value is in seeing how industrial AI is being framed by companies with direct experience in production, logistics, and industrial systems. You should attend if you want to: Get a clearer picture of where AI is delivering value in manufacturing and logistics Learn how robotics and automation strategies are evolving alongside AI capabilities Hear cross-industry perspectives from established organizations Identify ideas that could improve efficiency, resilience, quality, or throughput Meet peers and practitioners working on similar operational challenges For technical attendees, the event can help sharpen your sense of which applications are becoming mature enough to evaluate seriously. For business and operations leaders, it can provide a better framework for deciding where AI belongs in a broader automation roadmap. It is also a useful event for teams that need shared language across functions. Manufacturing transformation rarely happens inside a single department, and conferences like this can help align engineering, operations, digital, and executive stakeholders around practical next steps. Practical Details Location: In person in Atlanta, United States Date and time: Tuesday, November 12 at 12:00 AM UTC This is an in-person event, which makes it especially valuable for attendees who want direct access to speakers, industry peers, and conversations that are harder to replicate online. If you are based in manufacturing, automation, robotics, or supply chain, attending on site gives you the best chance to turn ideas from the program into useful contacts and follow-up discussions. Given the topic area, this event is likely best suited to: Manufacturing leaders and plant operators Automation and robotics professionals Engineers and technical decision-makers Supply chain and logistics teams Innovation, digital transformation, and strategy leaders Solution providers serving industrial and manufacturing customers If you are considering attending, come prepared with specific questions. The strongest outcomes from a conference like this usually come from matching the content to your own operational priorities, whether that means production efficiency, warehouse automation, robotics deployment, AI adoption strategy, or broader modernization efforts. For anyone serious about the future of industrial operations, AI & Smart Automation Conference 2024 offers a concentrated look at how AI is being applied where physical systems, business performance, and automation meet.
Who should attend
If you’re working on how AI and automation actually get applied on the factory floor, in production planning, or across logistics operations, this conference is built for you. - **You lead manufacturing, operations, or plant performance** and want practical insight into where industrial AI can improve throughput, quality, uptime, and decision-making. - **You’re responsible for automation, robotics, or engineering** and want to understand how smart systems fit into existing equipment, workflows, and production environments. - **You work in supply chain, warehousing, or logistics** and are looking for better ways to use AI to improve visibility, coordination, labor efficiency, and speed. - **You’re evaluating digital transformation initiatives** and need a clearer view of what’s realistic, what’s scalable, and how manufacturers are approaching adoption today. - **You’re a technical leader, innovation manager, or solutions architect** who wants to hear how major companies are thinking about industrial AI across manufacturing and logistics. - **You want substance, not hype**—real perspectives from leaders connected to companies like UPS, 3M, Siemens, and AWS, focused on how AI can reshape industrial operations in measurable ways.