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RAPID + TCT 2025 Event Calls for Speakers

RAPID + TCT returns to Detroit next year, alongside two co-located events―the World Congress Experience (WCX) and the AeroDef Manufacturing event.

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By DE Editors  

September 23, 2024

SME and Rapid News Publications are now welcoming speaker submissions for the 2025 RAPID + TCT Conference, which will take place during the North American industrial additive manufacturing event on April 8-10 in Detroit, MI.    

RAPID + TCT returns to Detroit next year, alongside two co-located events―the World Congress Experience (WCX) and the AeroDef Manufacturing event. WCX is produced by SAE International and focuses on advanced mobility, while AeroDef Manufacturing, presented by SME, concentrates on developments within the aerospace and defense industry. 

Speak at RAPID + TCT

By joining these events, RAPID + TCT will reach new manufacturing professionals with the possibilities of AM and create opportunities for increased networking and information exchange. In past years, conference speakers have represented a range of respected institutions, like DENSO International America, Boeing Global Services, Fuji, NASCAR and the Mayo Clinic.

“The 2025 event will present a great opportunity to share ideas and advances with an audience that goes far beyond the AM community, so we’re excited to announce our call for speakers,” says Angie Szerlong, group director—AM Series at SME. “Whether you’re presenting or just planning to attend, this will be an event you won’t want to miss.”

A limited number of speaking opportunities are available for the conference. To submit an abstract for consideration, click here. Submissions are due by Oct. 18, 2024.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

 
 

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