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SME Membership Engagement Activities Upcoming SME Membership Events

Register for Upcoming SME Membership Events

Plan Ahead

  • May 6 | 2-2:30 p.m. ET: ECI Software Solutions Spotlights... Data-Driven Dominance: Achieving Foundational Automation. Register Now
  • May 20 | 2-3 p.m. ET: Design Prototyping from Concept to Production. Register Now
  • June 2 | 2-2:30 p.m. ET: SMECC: New Hire to Valued Team Member. Register Now
  • August 26 | 2-3 p.m. ET: Designing for Efficiency: Strategic Approaches to Facility Planning. Register Now
  • November 10 | 2-3 p.m. ET: Risk Ready: Developing Resilient Plant Operations. Register Now

What's New This Year

Transitioning to Leadership in Manufacturing Course

Transition to Leadership in Manufacturing Course

Transitioning into leadership is one of the hardest shifts in a manufacturing career. You move from being responsible for your own work to being responsible for people, performance, and results. This is a six-part leadership development series built for professionals moving from front-line roles into supervisory positions. Spots are limited - SME members receive a $100 discount!

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SME Student Chapter March Madness

SME Student Chapter March Madness

SME Student Chapters hit the court for the March Madness showdown, from March 1–31, 2026. Every new student member, student renewal, and graduating senior who bridges to an Emerging Professional membership puts points on the scoreboard to compete for prizes. Build momentum, move up the standings, and battle for your division title until the final buzzer.

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Pathways to Success

Pathways to Success

Pathways to Success dives deep into a specific career path, connecting students and emerging professionals with industry experts and educators.
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Spotlight Series

Spotlight Series

The Spotlight Series is a high-impact 30-minute virtual program designed to showcase the latest technologies, breakthrough research, and outstanding initiatives of the manufacturing industry.
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Coffee Chat Series

Additive Manufacturing Coffee Chat

Additive Manufacturing Coffee Chats (AMCC)

Engage in "Additive Manufacturing Coffee Chats (AMCC)" connecting enthusiasts, professionals, and curious minds exploring innovations and applications.
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SME Career Cafe

SME Career Café (SMECC)

Elevate your career with "SME Career Cafe (SMECC)," offering tailored insights, expert advice, and networking opportunities.
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Manufacturing Industry Coffee Chat

Manufacturing Industry Coffee Chats (MICC)

Connect with industry experts in Manufacturing Industry Coffee Chats (MICC) for insights, networking, and trend exploration.
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Webinars

Manufacturing Excellence Series

The Manufacturing Excellence Series

New from SME Membership! The quarterly Manufacturing Excellence Series covers industry challenges, from operational efficiency and emerging tech to regulations, customer expectations, and product lifecycle management.
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Chapter Tuesday

Chapter Tuesday

Exclusively for Chapter Officers, supercharge your SME Chapter engagement and growth with Chapter Tuesday webinars, staying ahead in industry insights.
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Membership Manufacturing Month

Manufacturing Month

During Manufacturing Month, SME is hosting a variety of webinars and virtual Shop Talks. These will be open discussions featuring subject-matter experts sharing insights on key industry topics. All SME membership webinar events are open to both SME members and non-members.

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SME Partner Events

EmpowerHer

EmpowerHer: Think It. Make it. Be It.

What if the next big thing in tech, robotics, or design had your name on it? Meet real people working in manufacturing, learn how they got there, and find out what makes this industry so cool- it’s not all hard hats and factories!
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Become a member

Become a Member

Elevate your career with inspiring connections, cutting-edge resources, and the support to thrive in manufacturing. Join SME today.
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