AI & the Future of Manufacturing Work
Time & Location
May 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sobrato Center for Nonprofits, 1400 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USA
About the event
AI is rapidly moving from concept to application, and it's actively reshaping manufacturing operations.
Whether this reality keeps you up at night, or you haven't given much thought to AI yet, we encourage you to join us for a panel discussion where we unpack what’s real, what’s next, and what it means for manufacturing businesses navigating a rapidly changing landscape. We’ll examine how these technologies are being deployed today, what problems they solve, and how manufacturers can prepare for their growing impact on productivity, workforce roles, and competitiveness.
This panel will have leaders from two cutting-edge companies working at the intersection of human labor and AI—one using advanced vision systems to analyze and improve worker efficiency, and the other building AI-powered robots capable of performing physical tasks. Representatives from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) will also join to share their perspective on how these shifts are impacting small and mid-sized manufacturers.
Together, we’ll explore what these technologies mean for manufacturers today: where AI is already delivering value, how it’s changing the nature of work, and what shifts are likely in the years ahead.
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