Chattanooga Engineers Club

SFI - The Smart Factory Workforce Conference

  • 11 Apr 2026
  • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • 2215 Parker Street NE. Cleveland TN


AGENDA

8:30am Registration & Networking

9:00am Welcome

Denise (Rice) Hall

President & CEO, Peak Performance Inc., Operators of the Smart Factory Institute

9:15am Fireside Chat

Preparing the New Collar Worker for Success in Smart Factories 

Dr. Chris Cunningham

UC Foundation Professor of Psychology

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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10:15am  Discussion Groups

Igniting Motivation and Retention in the Workforce

Understand workers’ essential needs and how those needs are met through their work within an Industry 4.0 environment. 

Adapt, Evolve, Succeed; Actionable approaches to change management

This Focus Group session will discuss how to effectively communicate during times of change, track workforce transformation, and evaluate the impact of workforce training initiatives.

New Talent, New Opportunities

Explore strategies for engaging and attracting emerging talent in today’s manufacturing environment. 

Smart metrics for Smart workers, driving  performance excellence

Discuss how to evaluate and manage smart worker performance using data-driven management and coaching practices.

Harnessing Advanced Tools for Effective Training

Analyze how to use artificial intelligence and augmented reality to enhance work assessments and training programs. 

11:15am

Discussion Group Report out 


12:00 pm Closing Remarks

12:15 pm Lunch & Networking

1:00pm Optional Tour: PIE Center

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