I AM Safety Tech Workshop

Advancing Manufacturing Safety Through Emerging Technologies

Workshop Details

Date: April 4-5, 2025

Location: Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX

Room: Verandah Shelbourne (There will be directional signage)

Address

2201 North Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207

Contact Information

For questions or to confirm participation, please contact:

Gabriel, gabrl.ctr@aiche.org

Menachem, menah@aiche.org

About the Workshop

Recent incidents in aviation, shipping, and infrastructure sectors have emphasized the critical need for improved manufacturing quality control and product safety. The I AM Safety Tech Workshop is a collaborative effort to identify skill gaps, enhance training procedures, and integrate emerging technologies like AI and data analytics to improve safety standards in aerospace, maritime, and building sectors.

Who Should Attend?

This exclusive invitation-only workshop brings together leading engineering societies, industry experts, and academic leaders to:

• Identify critical workforce skills for modern manufacturing
• Establish best practices in quality control and defect detection
• Discuss AI-driven solutions for safety and security in manufacturing

Participating organizations include:

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
• Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• The American Welding Society (AWS)
• Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE)
• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE),
• American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME)

Key Topics Covered

• Workforce Readiness: Identifying essential skills for the next-generation manufacturing workforce
• AI & Automation: Exploring machine learning for defect detection and quality assurance
• Training & Skill Development: Developing industry-specific educational resources
• Cross-Industry Collaboration: Establishing best practices for safety in engineering disciplines

How to Participate

Invited organizations are requested to nominate up to two members or staff to attend. Please submit your nominees’ names and contact details by February 25, 2025.

Spots are limited! Ensure your organization contributes to shaping the future of engineering safety and workforce preparedness.

Day I: Friday, April 4

• 9:00 - 9:30 AM: Arrival & Coffee
• 9:30 - 10:30 AM: Introduction
• 10:30 - 10:45 AM: Break
• 10:45 - 12:00 PM: Session I
• 12:00 - 1:30 PM: Lunch
• 1:30 - 2:30 PM: Session 2
• 2:30 - 3:00 PM: Break
• 3:00 - 4:30 PM: Session 3
• 4:30 - 5:00 PM: Recap

Day II: Saturday, April 5

• 9:00 - 9:30 AM: Coffee
• 9:30 - 10:30 AM: Introduction
• 10:30 - 10:45 AM: Break
• 10:45 - 12:00 PM: Session I

Stipend Information

To support our attendees, we are offering a stipend for accommodation and transportation:

• Hotel Reimbursement: Up to $500 for basic room expenses.
• Transportation Reimbursement: Up to $500 for economy class flight.

Reimbursement Procedure:

• Attendees are required to submit receipts within two weeks after the event to qualify for reimbursement.
• Please ensure that only economy class tickets and basic room rates are claimed.