Join us for the 5th Annual AI Day Celebration in Hartford. What began in 2022 as a small gathering of technology leaders has grown into Connecticut’s premier event connecting academia, industry, and innovation.

AI Day brings together leaders to explore how AI is being applied today—and where it’s going next. It’s also a place to build skills, connections, and momentum.

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Locations

Day 1 – April 21
Infinity Hall
32 Front Street, Hartford

Day 2 – April 22
Constitution Plaza, Hartford

AI Day Schedule
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Featured Presentation

Towards Autonomous Manufacturing: The Value of Digital Twin and AI on the Shop Floor

Presented by:
Nasir Mannan, Principal Engineer, CCAT
Dr. Amy Thompson, Chief Technology Officer, CCAT

Manufacturing is moving toward more connected, data-driven operations. This session shows how digital twin, AI, and machine learning work together to improve performance on the shop floor.

Through a practical use case, you’ll see how real-time machine data and AI-driven decision systems can:

• Improve precision
• Reduce programming effort
• Lower operational costs

The session walks through a workflow that captures data directly from CNC machines and uses tools like Run MyVirtualMachine, Third Wave Production Module, and Distortio to identify variation and automatically adjust machine parameters.

By connecting virtual models, live machine feedback, and automated control, this approach enables continuous improvement—reducing scrap, minimizing rework, improving cycle times, and increasing utilization.

This is a clear, achievable path toward more autonomous manufacturing using technologies available today.

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Register Now

‍Join us at AI Day 2026 and connect with the people and ideas shaping the future of manufacturing.