Date: 30 June – 3 July 2025
Venue: Trondheim, Norway

Invited Session on Bridging the Gap: Innovative Approaches to Education in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Automation

Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber gerhard.weber@put.poznan.pl, Hulya Julie Yazici
hyazici@fgcu.edu, Sadan Kulturel Konak ,sadan@psu.edu

The 11th MIMS Conference takes place in Trondheim, Norway from 5-7 June 2024. We are honored to have received more than 650 contributions and more than 80 proposals for Invited Sessions, Open Invited Tracks, and Special Sessions from leading experts. The conference provides an excellent opportunity for networking between researchers in the field of manufacturing automation, modelling and management. It is a great opportunity for participants to exchange ideas, discuss new research and explore opportunities for collaboration. Participants have the chance to enjoy the city’s rich culture and scenic views, further enhancing the overall experience of the event.

This education session aims to explore innovative approaches to education in manufacturing automation, addressing the evolving needs of Industry 4.0 and beyond. We will discuss innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and industry collaborations that prepare students for the rapidly changing landscape of automated manufacturing.

Key Topics and Subtopics

1. Automation of Manufacturing Supply Chains
2. Integrating Digital Twins in Manufacturing Education
3. AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing Curricula
4. Virtual and Augmented Reality in Manufacturing Training
5. Industry-Academia Partnerships for Real-World Learning
6. Adaptive Learning Systems in Manufacturing Education
7. Cybersecurity in Manufacturing Automation Education

These topics cover a wide range of technologies and concepts crucial to the automation of manufacturing supply chains. They address both the technological aspects and the strategic implications of supply chain automation, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of this critical area in modern manufacturing.

Relevance and Impact
As manufacturing continues to evolve with advancements in automation, AI, and IoT, there is a critical need to adapt educational approaches to prepare the workforce of the future. This session will provide valuable insights for educators, industry professionals, and policymakers involved in shaping the future of manufacturing education.

The potential impact of this session on education in manufacturing automation are significant and multifaceted:

1. Addressing Ethical and Social Implications
2. Addressing the Skills Gap
3. Enhancing Economic Competitiveness
4. Promoting Interdisciplinary Learning
5. Fostering Industry-Academia Collaboration
6. Accelerating Technology Adoption

Targeted Audience
This session is designed to benefit a diverse audience involved in manufacturing education and workforce development:

1. Educators and Academic Leaders
2. Industry Professionals
3. Policymakers and Government Representatives
4. Educational Technology Providers
5. Research and Development Professionals
6. Students and Early Career Professionals

Expected Outcomes

Attendees will gain insights into:

• Innovative educational technologies and methodologies in manufacturing automation
• Strategies for aligning academic curricula with industry needs.
• Best practices for integrating hands-on, practical experiences in automation education.

POSSIBLE LATE SUBMISSIONS!!!

You missed the first deadline…Don’t worry. A short window for late submissions will open from 13–15 January 2025 via https://ifac.papercept.net/

We would like to remind you that you can contribute with:

• Contributed Paper: 6 pages maximum to be included in the IFAC-PapersOnLine proceedings (Published in SCOPUS)
• Contributed Extended Abstract: 4 pages maximum and NOT included in IFAC- PapersOnLine proceedings, but only in the preprints
• Invited Session Paper/Open Invited Track Paper/Special Session Paper: 6 pages (Included in IFAC-PapersOnLine) to be submitted to dedicated session using a dedicated CODE. See full list of 80+ sessions in our website!
• Special Session Extended Abstract: 4 pages maximum (NOT included in IFAC-PapersOnLine, only preprints) to be submitted to Special Session using dedicated CODE. See full list of 80+ sessions in our website!

More information about how to contribute: https://conferences.ifac-control.org/mim2025/participate/

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Conference URL: https://conferences.ifac-control.org/mim2025/