March 24-26, 2026 | Music City Center in Nashville, TN

Call for Presentations

Do you have cutting-edge insights, solutions, or applications shaping the future of manufacturing and automation? Submit your abstract to present at the Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX). This is your opportunity to share your expertise, highlight innovation, and inspire progress across the industry.

Share Your Expertise at MAX

If you have real-world experience, case studies, or innovative strategies to share, we want to hear from you.

1

Establish Yourself as an Industry Thought Leader

Position yourself as a go-to expert by sharing insights, solutions, and strategies with a highly engaged audience of manufacturing professionals.

2

Gain High-Value Industry Exposure

Presenting at MAX elevates your professional profile and puts you in front of decision-makers from top manufacturing companies actively seeking solutions.

3

Influence the Future of Manufacturing

Contribute to conversations that shape the direction of smart factories, automation, workforce development, and operational excellence.

4

Showcase Real-World Success Stories

Highlight case studies and practical applications that demonstrate how your innovations solve real manufacturing challenges.

5

Build Credibility & Strengthen Your Network

Speaking at MAX opens doors to new business relationships, partnerships, and peer connections across the industrial ecosystem.

6

Drive Meaningful Engagement Beyond the Stage

MAX is designed for interaction. Your session sparks follow-up conversations on the exhibit floor and during networking events.

We're Looking For

Subject matter experts who can deliver actionable “how-to” sessions with practical skills and innovative solutions for smart, connected manufacturing.

Content offering real-world takeaways—tested strategies and tools that can be implemented immediately to optimize production, quality, safety and operations.

Case studies from end-users demonstrating the impact of new technologies, process improvements, and measurable business results in manufacturing.

Dynamic presenters with strong speaking skills and deep expertise in manufacturing, automation, quality assurance, and building the factory of the future.

Speakers Selected for MAX Will Receive

Final presentation selections will be based on the proposal’s alignment with MAX’s program goals, audience needs, and overall content standards.

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Submit Your Presentation Proposal for MAX 2026

The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX) is searching for subject matter experts with fresh insights, success stories, and forward-thinking solutions that address today’s manufacturing challenges.

Submit a presentation abstract for MAX for the opportunity to stand out, build your reputation, and contribute to conversations shaping the future of the industry. Deadline to submit a proposal: Friday, November 21, 2025.

Ready to share your knowledge and make an impact? Submit your speaker application today!

  • Complete the online application form
  • Include your presentation title, abstract, and speaker bio
  • Questions? Contact our Speaker & Content Coordinator, Randi Jannette at jannetter@bnpmedia.com