IMTS Elevate Women Make Manufacturing Move
This program celebrated women's impactful contributions and ignite your career with two specialty programs from IMTS ELEVATE Women Make Manufacturing Move. The Opening Night Reception allowed attendees to connect with peers, visitors, and exhibitors. The program also featured the ELEVATE Breakfast for strategic insights and actionable inspiration from a distinguished keynote, and panel, plus valuable networking opportunities.
IMTS Elevate Women Make Manufacturing Move – Reception
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Women Make Manufacturing Move Breakfast & Keynote
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The day started with a dynamic panel from Microsoft, followed by wisdom and valuable insight from a transformative speaker. The program also featured networking with with like-minded professionals from across the manufacturing landscape – all before the exhibit halls opened.
Review Session(s)KEYNOTE SPEAKER Info
Sharon Cobb, Ph.D.,
Associate Program Manager
NASA Space Lauch System Program
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Dr. Sharon Cobb is the Associate Program Manager of NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) Program at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. As the third-ranking manager within the office, Dr. Cobb assists with overall programmatic and technical planning, coordination, management, and integration activities.
Additional Speaker InfoPANEL Info
Lori Garcia, Panel Moderator
General Manager & Solutions Technology Leader – US Manufacturing
Microsoft
Lori Garcia is the General Manager for the US Manufacturing Organization at Microsoft and leads the Specialist Technology team that is responsible for stitching the breadth of the Microsoft platform together to create industry solutions.
Additional Speaker InfoSimon Floyd, Panel Moderator
General Manager & Americas Manufacturing & Mobility
Microsoft
Simon Floyd is the General Manager for Manufacturing & Mobility Industries in the Americas at Microsoft, leading a team of industry advisors who work closely with Enterprises to transform their businesses with technology.
Additional Speaker InfoCristina Burrola, Panelist
Vice President & ABP Latin America Leader
Cummins
Cristina Burrola is a prominent figure at Cummins, Inc., where she serves as the Executive Director of Supply Chain. She has also held the position of Director at Atmus Filtration Technologies, Inc. from 2022 to 2024.
Additional Speaker InfoHiral Rao, Panelist
Digital Manufacturing Edge/Cloud Leader
EY
Hiral is the digital manufacturing edge/cloud leader. She has two decades of experience in data and analytics, manufacturing systems and managed services. She focuses on delivering systems and solutions from shop floor to top floor.
Additional Speaker InfoNicole Denil, Panelist
Vice President, Global Market Access
Rockwell
Nicole is responsible for deepening the current partner relationships, building new partnerships, and creating a sustainable growth strategy to provide even more value for Rockwell customers in the future.
Additional Speaker InfoPatricia Hume, Panelist
Chief Executive Officer
Canvas
A dynamic leader whose career in software and high tech spans four decades, including 20 years at C-level, Patricia Hume is responsible for the creation and execution of the Canvas strategic vision.
Additional Speaker Infoquestions? contact info@imts.com