AME Milwaukee 2026 International Conference

PEOPLE FIRST, PROGRESS TOGETHER

Excellence is evolving, and so are we. As organizations explore the power of AI, sustainability and purpose-driven leadership, the focus remains clear: people are at the center of lasting progress. Join us October 26–29, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the 42nd annual AME International Conference. Designed by practitioners, for practitioners, this global gathering brings together continuous improvement professionals from every industry and at every level, from the front office to the front lines.

At AME Milwaukee 2026, we embrace a "yes/and" approach to enterprise excellence. Learn how innovative organizations are using technology to elevate — not replace — people. Discover how they're creating sustainable systems that serve customers, employees, communities and the environment. Experience operational excellence in action through local tours. Connect in hands-on sessions, interactive workshops, and networking events. Be inspired by visionary keynote speakers and leave with ideas you can apply right away.

Share, learn and grow with us in Milwaukee at the AME International Conference.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Our conference is designed for professionals and organizations across a wide range of industries and sectors. While manufacturing remains at our core, attendees from the following industries will find immense value in our sessions, tours, networking opportunities and thought leadership:

• Biotech and healthcare
• Industrial
• Life sciences
• Aerospace
• Food industry
• Service industry
• Government and defense
• Technology and AI
• Academia
• Maritime
• Automotive
• Consumer products
• Electrical
• Logistics
• Steel products and forming
• And more!

The AME Milwaukee 2026 Conference offers tools and strategies to elevate your organization, no matter your industry or focus.

Meet the Conference Emcee: Jon Colby

Named one of MSN.com’s Top 10 Speakers to Follow in 2025, Jon Colby has been empowering people all over the world with improv for over 27 years. From presenting to performing, his engaging and interactive approach has successfully helped audiences across the world to be better communicators, leaders, teammates, salespeople, and even [insert your job title here].

Colby combines his master’s in education and his background in theatre to craft a meaningful and interactive experience where audiences have the opportunity to apply what they learn.

As a graduate from the world-famous Second City Conservatory comedy program and an educator with 15 years of classroom experience, he is able to keep an audience laughing while sharing practical knowledge that can be put to use right away. He has motivated and entertained hundreds of clients, including some of the nation’s top companies and organizations, as a keynote speaker.