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On May 6th and 7th, Manufacturing USA representatives will gather for the 2025 Network Meeting. Hosted by NIST's Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, this event will bring together the manufacturing innovation institutes and their federal partners for one and a half days of connection, collaboration, and inspiration.
Attendees will have an opportunity to hear key agency and administrative updates, share knowledge and best practices, and explore opportunities to engage and partner. This year's meeting will focus on the future, with the theme "Unleashing Manufacturing Innovation".
This is a limited access meeting for Manufacturing USA network representatives. Participants will receive a code that enables registration. Please contact Erin Rushing (erin.rushing [at] nist.gov (erin[dot]rushing[at]nist[dot]gov)) if you have questions about attendance.
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Tuesday, May 6th
| Start | End | Session/Talk |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Registration & Coffee |
| 9:00 AM | 9:15 AM | Welcome Mike Molnar, Director, NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing |
| 9:15 AM | 10:15 AM | Keynote Invited Elected Officials, to be announced |
| 10:15 AM | 10:45 AM | Networking Break and Group Photo |
| 10:45 AM | 11:00 AM | Introducing SMART USA A brief overview of the network's newest institute, Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins USA Institute (SMART USA). |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Institute Insights: Electronics & Materials Institute representatives will share updates in a lightning-round style format, followed by discussion surrounding the impact of, or lessons learned from, designing, building, or running a pilot facility. |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Institute Insights: Biomanufacturing & Process Development Institute representatives will share updates in a lightning-round style format followed by a discussion surrounding different models of partnerships and/or collaboration. |
| 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM | Institute Insights: Digital/Automation Institute representatives will share updates in a lightning-round style format followed by a discussion surrounding methods and best practices in building an effective ecosystem. |
| 2:50 PM | 3:00 PM | Networking Break |
| 3:00 PM | 3:45 PM | Communities of Practice Discussion Sessions Open discussion sessions for COOs and CTOs, Workforce and Communications leads, and Agency staff, to address issues relevant to their areas of expertise. |
| 3:45 PM | 4:15 PM | National Academies Study Updates Update on the progress of the National Academies’ study, “A Vision for the Manufacturing USA Program in 2030 and 2035.” |
| 4:15 PM | 5:00 PM | Agency Updates Dr. Diana Bauer, Deputy Director, Department of Energy, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office Keith DeVries, Director, Department of Defense, ManTech Office leaders from the Departments of Commerce, Defense, and Energy will participate in a moderated fireside chat on the role of advanced manufacturing in achieving their missions. The conversation will explore their perspectives on the Manufacturing USA network, public-private partnerships, and priorities for the future. |
| 5:00 PM | 5:15 PM | Wrap-up Keith DeVries, Director, Department of Defense, ManTech |
| 5:15 PM | Adjourn |
Wednesday, May 7th
| Start | End | Session/Talk |
| 9:00 AM | 9:15 AM | Welcome Dr. Diana Bauer, Deputy Director, Department of Energy, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office |
| 9:15 AM | 10:00 AM | Enabling Technology Leadership in Global Markets ITIF studies explore competitiveness strategies that enables US technology leadership in global markets. The session will look at possible metrics and priorities that can enable the US maintaining innovation leadership in global marketplaces. |
| 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | International Benchmarking Mike Molnar, Director, NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing |
| 10:30 AM | 10:45 AM | Networking Break |
| 10:45 AM | 11:30 AM | Workforce Updates and Highlights Agency sponsors will share highlights and updates from network workforce development programs and strategies. |
| 11:30 AM | 11:45 AM | Wrap-up Mike Molnar, Director, NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing |
| 11:45 AM | 1:15 PM | Council Meeting Council members only |
| 1:15 PM | Meeting adjourns for all |
For those traveling, below is information on a few hotels in proximity to the American Geophysical Union:
| Washington Hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC 20009 Rates: $354-487 | 2118 Wyoming Ave, NW |
Residence Inn by Marriott Dupont Circle 2120 P Street, NW | Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle 2121 P Street, NW |
1914 Connecticut Ave, NW |