Penn State University’s Digital Foundry, located in the heart of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, serves as a dynamic innovation and manufacturing hub. Its primary objective is to foster economic development by offering technical support to the manufacturing industry and skills enhancement in digital and smart manufacturing technologies through hands-on learning. As one of CESMII’s seven Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centers, the Digital Foundry boasts state-of-the-art digital manufacturing hardware, software, and industry certifications. Bolstered by a team with extensive industry experience, the Digital Foundry has been operational since 2022 and is a collaborative effort between Penn State New Kensington and the Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland. It has established and implemented a robust operational framework providing tailored technical assistance to manufacturers while also offering comprehensive education and workforce training programs spanning from K-16 education sector through current workforce. Through this mission, the Digital Foundry is working towards the vision of improved lives and strengthened businesses through access to digital technologies in the heart of a rustbelt community it calls home. For more information, visit digitalfoundrynk.com.

A shuttle bus will transfer guests from the David L Lawrence Convention Center to the Digital Foundry at 5:00 pm. The event will run from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, with guests returning to the DLLCC via the shuttle bus at 8:30 pm.

Registration Fee: $25.00 | Maximum Capacity: 75 participants