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April 22-23, 2026

Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, NC

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MD&M South 2026 Keynotes

Learn from the leaders shaping the future of manufacturing

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The Main Stage for the Southeast’s Most Critical Manufacturing Conversations

At MD&M South, our Keynotes are where the future of advanced manufacturing in the Southeast takes shape. These pivotal sessions bring together visionary leaders, engineers, and innovators to share actionable insights shaping the industry’s next decade.

Be part of the conversations shaping manufacturing’s next chapters. Gain insights from leaders who are actively building tomorrow's solutions—and leave with strategies you can put into action immediately.

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Day 1 Keynote

The Initiative Graveyard: Why Big Rollouts Die — and How to Keep Yours Alive

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 1 – 2 p.m. | Advanced Manufacturing Stage

Join Logan McKnight and discover why even well-funded, executive backed tech programs stall - and how med tech and manufacturing teams can break the cycle by fixing the processes around the technology.

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Logan McKnight
Strategic Advisor to Med-Tech Executives, Good Knight Consulting


Day 2 Keynote

Leveraging VR, AI & Robotics to Solve Automation Challenges

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. | Advanced Manufacturing Stage

Join Steven King, CEO at Blue Sky Robotics as he unlocks the future of automation by discovering how to spot high impact opportunities, avoid costly pitfalls, and strategically apply VR, AI, and robotics to transform your business processes with confidence.

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Steven King
CEO, Blue Sky Robotics


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