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# Upcoming Events - see below

[Registration will open on October 2 - click here to open Eventbrite and register for the dinner speaker event](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artificial-intelligence-in-manufacturing-engineering-schaumburg-oct-29th-tickets-2002591744817?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)

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##### Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Engineering - Local Speaker & Dinner Event 6-8:30PM NETWORKING WITH LOCAL LEADERS!

 October 29, 2026

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 Berardino Baratta is a recognized leader in advancing manufacturing technology. As the CEO of MxD, Berardino leads efforts to modernize and secure U.S. manufacturing, in partnership with the U.S. Department of War and a network of over 360 members from industry, government and academia. Berardino oversees MxD’s critical efforts to enhance digital readiness and cybersecurity across the manufacturing sector, prepare the workforce for the advanced manufacturing jobs of the future, and build resilient and secure supply chains. Before taking over as CEO, Berardino held the roles of MxD’s Vice President of Projects and Engineering and senior director of Technology Strategy. Prior to joining MxD, Berardino was CEO of Potentia Analytics, an AI healthcare startup, and held multiple positions at Freescale, including General Manager of Freescale Semiconductor’s Multimedia Applications Division. He began his career with Metrowerks Corporation, a leading provider of software development tools, where he led engineering through its growth from startup through acquisition by Motorola, Inc.

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##### Automate 2026 McCormick Place

 June 22 - 25, 2026

[Registration open in April/May 2026 - click here we'll take you there](https://www.automateshow.com/)

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##### IMTS 2026 McCormick Place

 September 14-19, 2026

[Registration OPEN NOW - click here and we will take you there.](https://www.imts.com/show/reg.cfm)

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