November 16-17, 2023

MBEs, both large and small manufacturing corporations will collaborate on opportunities driven by Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Supply Chain technology transformation. The Seminar will educate the technology-oriented MBE community on opportunities driven by these fast-paced changes. Additionally, supply chain students at Howard University, NCAT, and Morgan State will participate and benefit.

Attire is business casual.

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November 16-17, 2023

Contact
Noelle Smith
Noelle.Smith1@howard.edu 

(202)455-6112

Agenda

KEY WORKSHOP TOPICS: 

  • Seminar Overview
  • Overview of Smart Factory Technology and Industry 4.0 Impact
  • Economic Drivers - Sizing the financial opportunity
  • Tech Talk - Technology Opportunity for MBEs
  • MBE viewpoint
  • Defining the Ecosystem and Future State
  • Collaboration - MBEs and Top Manufacturing Companies
 
AGENDA SUMMARY

Agenda

Day 1: Thursday, November 17, 2023

Registration Opens at 1:30 p.m.,  General Session begins at 2:30 p.m.

Howard University, Armour J. Blackburn University Center - Event begins in the Reading Lounge.

2397 6th Street, NW  

Washington, DC  20059

 

Day 2: Friday, November 18, 2023

(All Day) Adjourns at 4:00 p.m.

The Westin Washington, DC Downtown

999  9th Street, NW

Washington, DC  20001

SMART TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR EVENT STRATEGISTS

Pricilla

Priscilla Wallace

Executive Advisor/Consultant

Diversity Exchange, LLC

 

Delores Johnson Cooper

Delores Johnson Cooper

Owner

https://johnsoncooperconsultinginc.com/

HOTELS

The Westin Washington, DC Downtown Day 2 Event Hotel (Howard Vendor)

999 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

+1 202-898-9000

1.4 miles from Howard University

 

Other Nearby Hotel Options:

The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center 4-star hotel 

1400 M St NW, Washington, DC, 20005

 +1 202-429-1700  

1.4 miles from Howard University

Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

901 L St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001

1.3 miles from Howard University

 +1 202-589-1800  

 

 

 

 

 

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Room 163
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Business Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CST)
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