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2024 FAME National Conference

Fuel your passion for advanced manufacturing education at the 2024 FAME National Conference! Join us from May 21-23, 2024, at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel and Golf Club. Engage with employers, college reps, and workforce professionals from the 16-state FAME USA network.

  • Early Bird Registration: $199.00 (by March 30, 2024)
  • Standard Registration: $299.00 (after March 30, 2024)
  • FAME Student Registration: $79.00 (three discounts per company; additional students at regular price)

Unlock a world of learning, support, and growth. Your fee includes access to all sessions, meal functions, and materials. Shape the future of manufacturing education—register today!

For assistance, contact registration@nam.org. See you at the forefront of innovation and collaboration!"

A special thank you to Arconic Foundation, our esteemed platform sponsor, for their unwavering support in advancing manufacturing education. Their commitment to innovation aligns seamlessly with FAME USA's goals. Together, we forge a path toward a brighter future.

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Photos by David Bohrer / National Assoc. of Manufacturers

2023 FAME National Conference

The 2023 FAME National Conference, held on May 16-17 in Huntsville, AL, was a resounding success. Bringing together representatives from 28 chapters within the FAME USA Network, including a significant presence of AMT students, this conference proved to be a pivotal event for the national Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education.

Building upon the momentum of previous conferences, the 2023 edition provided attendees with invaluable opportunities for networking, peer support, sharing best practices, and accessing technical assistance. It served as a platform for fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among professionals in the advanced manufacturing industry.

Representing chapters from across the country, the conference witnessed a remarkable turnout, with a strong showing from employers, college partners, and community supporters. Participants traveled from all corners of the network, showcasing the widespread engagement and commitment to the FAME program.

For those interested in discovering more about the FAME program, joining an existing chapter, or even starting a new chapter, we invite you to explore further by clicking below to attend a FAME Overview Session.

Join us in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing education and empowering the workforce of tomorrow. Learn more and register today!

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Photos by David Bohrer / National Assoc. of Manufacturers

2022 FAME National Conference

The MI hosted the first FAME National Conference in Cincinnati this month, marking the return of an important annual convening for the national Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education. This conference was the first since 2018 and provided networking, peer support, best practices, and technical assistance to the nearly 125 attendees. Attendees traveled from all but one state in the network and more than 80% of chapters were represented. Employers made up more than half of the participants, with college partners and hubs rounding out the roster.  

If you are interested in learning about the FAME program, joining a FAME chapter or starting a new FAME chapter, click below to learn more and register.

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