📌About the Event

AI in Manufacturing – Community of Practice is an online professional learning and discussion session focused on how artificial intelligence is transforming advanced manufacturing education and workforce development. The session is hosted by the National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) in partnership with the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing and the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative. It is designed to help participants understand AI-manufacturing intersections, curriculum opportunities, national initiatives, and workforce pathways in emerging technologies.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Format: Online community learning session / discussion
• Mode of conduct: Online via Zoom
• Date: July 10, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
• India time: 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM IST
• Theme: Artificial Intelligence in advanced manufacturing
• Key focus areas:
  • AI applications in manufacturing education
  • Workforce pathways in AI and advanced manufacturing
  • Cross-disciplinary curriculum development
  • Collaboration with national partners and community colleges

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📅 Important Dates

• Event date: July 10, 2026
• Session time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibility:
  • Open to faculty, educators, community college representatives, workforce development professionals, and participants interested in AI and advanced manufacturing
  • The official NCNGM page states that its participatory activities are open to everyone
• Rules / Participation Guidelines:
  • Participants need to register online to attend the Zoom session
  • Attendees are expected to join the session at the scheduled time
  • The session is meant for learning, discussion, resource sharing, and professional networking

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• Learn how AI and advanced manufacturing intersect
• Get insights into workforce pathways in emerging technologies
• Explore cross-disciplinary curriculum development opportunities
• Understand collaborative initiatives between AI and advanced manufacturing
• Connect with national partners supporting innovation in community colleges