SUMMIT 2026

Advanced Machines, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing INnovation Summit

What is the AIM-IN Summit?

A high-impact, one-day summit dedicated to the convergence of advanced machines (electrified, hydrogen, hybrid), critical infrastructure (energy, data centers, AI), and the rapidly evolving workforce required to sustain North American manufacturing growth.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Crane Bay Event Center, Indianapolis, IN

Hands-On Tech & Live Demos
Curated Expert Panels
High-Level Networking

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

LUMINARY KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Bob Galyen

Global Battery & Energy Storage Pioneer

Former CTO of CATL | Benchmark Minerals Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

A recognized living pioneer in clean-tech manufacturing, Bob Galyen delivers a high-level assessment of international grid transformation, advanced battery storage, and the global manufacturing trends shaping the future of industrial energy scale-up. As former CTO of CATL and recipient of the Benchmark Minerals Lifetime Achievement Award, his decades of executive leadership provide rare, high-value insights into the future of energy infrastructure.

SPEAKERS

Why you need to be there:

Hands-On Tech: Skip the standard PowerPoint slides. Experience live tech demonstrations and interactive hardware exhibits right on the floor.

Engaging & Impactful Speakers: Hear from dynamic industry thought leaders, federal policy influencers, and hands-on pioneers who bridge the gap between innovation and the shop floor.

Crucial Industry Insights: Join curated panels featuring leaders from start-ups, OEMs, utilities, government, and academia as they tackle small-to-large scale deployment challenges.

Unmatched Networking: Build direct connections with regional innovators, top-tier companies, and leading academic institutions like Purdue, IU, Notre Dame, Rose-Hulman, and Ivy Tech.