Name: ARM Institute 10th Annual Member Meeting
Start: 2026-11-17
End: 2026-11-19
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

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Member-exclusive national conference for industry, government, and academia covering robotics, physical AI, manufacturing, and workforce development. The program combines plenary sessions with concurrent Technology and Education/Workforce Development tracks, updates on ARM Institute-funded projects, five-minute member pitches, and interactive activities focused on manufacturing priorities, workforce needs, and innovations in robotics. Key content includes “From ARM Institute Project to Factory Floor Deployment,” “The Art of Tech Storytelling: Communicating Need, Risk, and Value,” “Defining Value, Outcomes, Outputs for Competitive Education/Workforce Grant Proposals,” and “Immersive Learning Experiences.” Additional panel themes include AI in manufacturing, manufacturers’ problems, building ARM Institute-funded project teams, funding opportunities, and increasing enrollment in manufacturing training programs. Keynote presenters include Dr. Joseph S. Jewell, Assistant Secretary of War for Science and Technology; Douglas Woods, AMT CEO; Keith DeVries, Director of the Office of the Secretary of War Manufacturing Technology; Retired Army Lieutenant General Rick Lynch; and Alex Shikany, Executive Vice President of A3. Interactive sessions are led by Cara Cranston, ARM Institute Senior Director of Technology Programs; Misty Dawson, ARM Institute Chief Technology Officer; Harry Pierson, Government Chief Technology Advisor for the ARM Institute; and Phil Freeman, ARM Member representing Boeing. Access is limited to ARM Members.

Speakers(9)

Dr. Joseph S. Jewell

Assistant Secretary of War for Science and Technology (ASW S&T)

Douglas Woods

CEO, AMT

Keith DeVries

Director, Office of the Secretary of War Manufacturing Technology (ManTech)

Rick Lynch

Retired Army Lieutenant General

Alex Shikany

Executive Vice President, A3

Cara Cranston