2026 Plant Management Conference Agenda

The Annual Plant Management Conference provides a venue for operations and plant management personnel to meet and network with peers from other die casting facilities. Together, attendees can share experiences and gain knowledge and information through round table discussions, topical presentations and facility tours. Benefits derived from the exchange of information include: innovation and product integrity through alternate ways of resolving problems, improved control of processes, reduced costs, increased quality and enhanced productivity.

Conference starts the morning of Tuesday, May 5. It concludes before noon on Thursday, May 7.


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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*
MODERATOR: Charles Monroe - SpaceX

 
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
7:30 am - 8:30 am          Registration / Breakfast
8:30 am - 8:45 am Welcome / Opening Remarks
8:45 am - 9:45 am Presentation: The Power of AI for the High Pressure Die Casting Shop Floor
Charles Monroe - SpaceX
9:45 am - 10:15 am Break
10:15 am - 11:45 am General Discussion on Hot Topics
11:45 am - 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Travel to Tesla - Austin
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tesla - Austin Tour
 
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
7:30 am - 8:30 am   Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:45 am General Discussion on Hot Topics
9:45 am - 10:15 am Break
10:15 am - 11:30 am  General Discussion on Hot Topics
11:30 am - 12:15 pm Lunch 
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Travel to SpaceX - Bastrop
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tour SpaceX - Bastrop
6:30 pm Dinner
 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:45 am General Discussion on Hot Topics
9:45 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 11:00 am General Hot Topics Discussion
11:00 am - 11:30 am Conference Wrap-up 
11:30 am Adjourn
 
*schedule as of 03/11/26
 
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