Elevate your Informa Markets Engineering West experience with exclusive event extras that redefine the ordinary. These never-before-seen benefits add unparalleled value to your attendance, creating an atmosphere that fosters connection, discourse, learning, and excitement. From guided discussions and captivating news, to sustainable materials and morning sweatworking, these added benefits will invigorate your body, mind, and spirit. Check out our brand new events below.
Location: Hall A, Booth 4983
Step into the core of collaborative manufacturing with industry professionals of all backgrounds and specialties when you attend Informa Market Engineering West’s Industry ShopTalk. Connect with your peers, engage in guided, meaningful conversations, and celebrate the advancements in manufacturing in an event for everyone to enjoy.
At Industry ShopTalk, we redefine networking by creating a relaxed environment where industry professionals can engage in casual discussions that delve into manufacturing hot topics related to their expertise. Here, attendees and exhibitors have the unique opportunity to talk shop with both industry trailblazers and peers, sharing challenges, triumphs, and the latest trends advancements that shape the landscape of advanced manufacturing.
Our curated talks, moderated by industry experts, ensure that the conversation flows seamlessly, touching upon all facets of the industry that matter most. Attendees can pose questions, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow engineers and experts in an atmosphere that encourages genuine conversation.
Join us at Industry ShopTalk 2024 – where the future of advanced manufacturing is not just discussed; it's experienced, celebrated, and shared among those who are shaping it.
Location: Hall E, Booth 801
Hold on to your hats, folks! Experience a never-before-seen dive into advanced manufacturing at Informa Markets Engineering West with our featured News and Brews Studio. Designed as a unique in-person news broadcast encompassing the latest hot topics in advanced manufacturing, attendees can get a front row seat to the action and listen to some of the brightest manufacturing podcasters and influencers as they deliver on-site industry coverage for everyone to enjoy.
From 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Thursday, we will unravel the latest trends, topics, and insights in medical devices, packaging, automation, design & manufacturing, and plastics & polymers. Our main anchor, alongside our five captivating news correspondents, each specializing in their own manufacturing industry, will interview exhibitors, speakers, and thought leaders, asking them questions and traversing the dynamic landscape that is advanced manufacturing. You will have the special opportunity to interact with these respected thought leaders, pose hard-hitting questions, and contribute to dynamic discussions as you sip on coffee and refreshing beer.
This isn’t your average news: this is industry coverage with the added flair and fun of a network broadcast! Don’t miss the fast-paced reporting and quippy newscasting of some of your favorite news stations. Catch the latest in advanced manufacturing with your favorite beverage when you step into our featured New and Brews Studio.
Location: Hall A, Booth 5201
Immerse yourself in the world of eco-conscious innovation at the Sustainability Lounge, a dynamic learning hub hosted in partnership with Guacamole Airplane (GA). Recognized for their unwavering dedication to sustainability, GA brings a wealth of expertise to this initiative. Located within the WestPack show at IME West 2024, the Sustainability Lounge is your gateway to exploring eco-friendly initiatives and innovations.
Step into the Lounge to engage in intimate conversations with renowned sustainability experts from GA, offering a unique opportunity to discuss, learn, and gain insights from those spearheading the world to a more sustainable future. As you explore the space, you'll encounter material walls showcasing live samples of the raw, eco-friendly materials of today and tomorrow.
Throughout the show, Guacamole Airplane will be hosting inspiring sessions on the next wave of revolutionary sustainable packaging initiatives. Learn and discuss contemporary best practices, opportunities, limitations, and upcoming innovations with our captivating sessions, including: An Introduction to Dissolvable Packaging, the State of Compostable Packaging, and a Food Packaging Roundtable.
Sit and relax with our eco-friendly furnishings that reflect our commitment to a greener tomorrow and don't miss the chance to participate in interactive sessions and demos. You can experience firsthand the latest sustainable innovations that are reshaping the industry. Join us at the Sustainability Lounge and be part of a movement towards a cleaner and more efficient world.
Location: Third Floor, California Terrace
Time: Tuesday & Wednesday, February 6th & 7th
First Session: 6 - 6:30 a.m.
Second Session: 6:45 - 7:15 a.m.
Are you an early bird looking for some morning exercise to get you ready for the show day? Informa Markets Engineering West is giving you two mornings of group workouts free for anyone to attend. Led by one of our own esteemed marketing managers and certified personal fitness trainer, Selena Muraski, we are hosting two back-to-back workout sessions for all fitness levels on Tuesday and Wednesday, so you can jumpstart your morning right, get some early networking with your peers, and walk onto the show floor feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day.
Starting from 6:00 till 6:30 a.m., our first session is full of calisthenic workouts to get even the most seasoned athletes’ and fitness enthusiasts’ blood pumping. After a short intermission, our second session will feature guided yoga flow that will build on your core strength, improve muscle flexibility and balance, and restore your sense of calm. The second session will run from 6:45 - 7:15 a.m., giving you plenty of time to break for breakfast and prepare for a day loaded with innovation. Don’t spend your mornings fighting for the weights and machines in a packed hotel gym; join us for some exercise and connection led by a professional instructor.