Host the International Advanced Manufacturing Conference (NAMRC/MSEC) in 2028
The International Advanced Manufacturing Conference is looking for proposals to host the next conference in 2028 and beyond. The International Advanced Manufacturing Conference consists of two collocated conferences sponsored by ASME’s Manufacturing Engineering Division (MED) and SME’s North American Manufacturing Research Institution of (NAMRI | SME).
The purpose of this Conference Host Proposal Guide is to provide interested organizations with general guidance in developing and preparing a competitive proposal for hosting co-located conferences sponsored by the ASME Manufacturing Engineering Division (MED) and the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI | SME). Hosting co-located conferences bears a huge responsibility of planning, coordination, and execution of the conferences; however, it also offers a unique opportunity and a rewarding experience for the host organization to serve the manufacturing community and showcase their manufacturing activities and leadership.
Important Dates
| Letter of Intent Due | November 14, 2025 |
| Presentation (virtual) to Conference Coordinating Committee | February 2, 2026 |
| Request to submit a full proposal | February 9, 2026 |
| Full Proposal Due | April 30, 2026 |
| Presentation to Conference Coordinating Committee | May 7, 2026 |
| Presentation to MED Executive Committee | May 15, 2026 |
| Presentation to NAMRI Board | May 20, 2026 |
| Notification of Committee's Decision | May 29, 2026 |
For more information contact:
Jaydeep Karandikar (karandikarjm@ornl.gov) and Robert Gao (rxg396@case.edu)
