

Online 5th Annual National MBE Manufacturers Summit
May 11 – 13, 2021
May 11 – 13, 2021
A Future Forward virtual experience that brings together the current and future state of SMART, IoT, and AI manufacturing innovation with Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to globally compete and prosper.
Thank you everyone for another great Summit.





5th Annual National MBE Manufacturers Summit
May 11 – 13, 2021
May 11 – 13, 2021
A Future Forward virtual experience that brings together the current and future state of SMART, IoT, and AI manufacturing innovation with Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to globally compete and prosper.
Countdown to Moving Your Future Forward
Celebrating 5 Years of Manufacturing Excellence
Now in its 5th year, the Atlanta MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center’s Annual National MBE Manufacturers Summit 2021 is for C-Suite, executives, managers, and entrepreneurs within the manufacturing and suppliers’ space.
Bringing Leading MBE Manufacturers Together
We bring leading Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) manufacturers together with the most promising contemporary technology innovators. Summit attendees will acquire new knowledge, analyze the global market trends, and identify breakthrough innovation and its impact on the manufacturing industry. We put your innovation front and center during the Poster “Walk,” and our virtual Matchmaking brings you the best match for potential partnerships and other business alliances. You’ll enjoy an exclusive channel to network with the best and the brightest in SMART, IoT, and AI manufacturing.




SUMMIT EVE – Master the Summit and Your Destiny




DAY 1 - Future
Envision Greater Success




DAY 2 – Forward
Implement Change
Join Us Online: May 11 – 13, 2021
Convene, connect, and collaborate virtually with thought leaders and peers to share and discuss invaluable solutions regarding the future of SMART Manufacturing/Factories and moving forward with implementing the necessary changes to conquer these new technologies and stay successfully competitive.
Save the Date:
May 11 – 13, 2021
Convene, connect, and collaborate virtually with thought leaders and peers to share and discuss invaluable solutions regarding the future of SMART Manufacturing/Factories and moving forward with implementing the necessary changes to conquer these new technologies and stay successfully competitive.



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The National MBE Manufacturers Summit (NMMS) 2021 highlights three days of virtual events that are familiar and celebrated while including a few new additions for your overall event experience.
Tuesday May 11, 2021 | Wednesday May 12, 2021 | Thursday May 13, 2021 |
Summit Eve Location: Online | Day 1: "FUTURE" Location: Online | Day 2: "FORWARD" Location: Online |
*All times are Eastern Standard Time | *All times are Eastern Standard Time | *All times are Eastern Standard Time |
4:00-4:10pm | 11:00-11:10am | 11:00-11:40am |
Summit Preview Making a Difference Award | Summit Welcome Breaking the Mold Award | Legacy Award Announcement Opening Keynote |
4:10-4:50pm | 11:10-11:50am | 11:40am-12:25pm |
Keynote and Live Q&A | Opening Keynote | Fireside Chat |
4:50-5:00pm | 11:50am-12:00pm | 12:25-12:40pm |
Navigating the Summit | Break and Poster Walk | Break and Poster Walk |
5:03-6:00pm | 12:00-2:00pm | 12:40-1:30pm |
Networking | Poster Walk | Plant Tour - Virtual |
12:00-1:15pm | 1:30-1:55pm | |
Fast Pitch: Round I | Poster Walk | |
2:50-3:30pm | 2:00-3:30pm | |
FUTURE: | FORWARD: |
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3:30-5:15pm | 3:30-5:00pm | |
Poster Walk | Fast Pitch: Round III | |
3:30-5:15pm | 5:00-6:00pm | |
Fast Pitch: Round II | Networking | |
5:15-6:30pm | ||
Networking |
Explore the various Program sessions of both live and recorded events. The learning opportunities are packed with much to consider for your educational enrichment.
Tuesday May 11, 2021 | Wednesday May 12, 2021 | Thursday May 13, 2021 |
Summit Eve | Day 1: "FUTURE" | Day 2: "FORWARD" |
11:05-11:40am | ||
Keynote | ||
11:10–11:50am | 11:40am–12:25pm | |
Keynote - The Transformation of the Global Supply Chain in a Post Pandemic World | Fireside Chat | |
2:00–3:30pm | 2:00-2:45pm repeated 2:50-3:30pm |
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Industry Breakout Sessions: Food & Beverage Healthcare Retail Transportation | You Can Achieve Zero-Downtime, Zero-Defect Manufacturing with Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0, Cybersecurity for Manufacturers: How Protected are Your Products and Factory? |
Connect with Summit corporations and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for 15 minutes, obtain information and build new relationships.
The “Fast Pitch” sessions are 15-minute meetings between corporations/OEMs and MBEs. There will be a quick exchange of background information and the sharing of each organization’s business needs. Most importantly, “Fast Pitch” allows MBEs to share their capabilities with sourcing professionals and establish or reinforce relationships.
Tuesday May 11, 2021 | Wednesday May 12, 2021 | Thursday May 13, 2021 |
Summit Eve | Day 1: "FUTURE" | Day 2: "FORWARD" |
12:00-1:15pm | 3:30-5:00pm | |
Fast Pitch: Round I | Fast Pitch: Round III | |
3:30-5:15pm | ||
Fast Pitch: Round II |
Learn what groundbreaking innovation and technologies companies are implementing today and their impact on future business.
Experience the Innovation Pods through a virtual experience unlike no other. Enter virtual rooms to meet companies and their emerging technologies.
Tuesday May 11, 2021 | Wednesday May 12, 2021 | Thursday May 13, 2021 |
Summit Eve | Day 1: "FUTURE" | Day 2: "FORWARD" |
12:00-2:00pm | 1:30-1:55pm | |
Technology Showcase Opens | Technology Showcase Opens |
Join us live for a birds-eye view along with commentary of our manufacturing technology plant tour.
Tuesday May 11, 2021 | Wednesday May 12, 2021 | Thursday May 13, 2021 |
Summit Eve | Day 1: "FUTURE" | Day 2: "FORWARD" |
12:40-1:30pm | ||
Live Plant Tour |
Engage and connect with leaders at the forefront of innovation in the global marketplace.
Tuesday May 11, 2021 | Wednesday May 12, 2021 | Thursday May 13, 2021 |
Summit Eve | Summit Eve | Summit Eve |
*All times are Eastern Standard Time | *All times are Eastern Standard Time | *All times are Eastern Standard Time |
5:03–6:00pm | 5:15–6:00pm | 5:00–6:00pm |
Networking | Networking | Networking |
Gain your business 1 year in promotions.
Get exposure for your company with participation in the traditional Poster Walk now seen virtually to an expanded audience. Participating MBEs display submitted details of one project that their company completed in the area of the Summit’s theme, Future Forward. Your poster should focus on how your company implemented a Future Forward project and display your innovative processes using three stages of the project. Participation instruction will be available soon.
Tuesday May 11, 2021 | Wednesday May 12, 2021 | Thursday May 13, 2021 |
Summit Eve | Day 1: "FUTURE" | Day 2: "FORWARD" |
12:00-2:00pm | 12:25-12:40pm | |
Poster Walk | Poster Walk | |
3:30-5:15pm | 1:30-1:55pm | |
Poster Walk | Poster Walk | |
5:00-6:00pm | ||
Poster Walk Awards, Closing and Networking |
Summit Price
$125.00


BMW


Comcast


Ebco


GAMTEP


Grady


Home Depot


Siemens


Trane
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