The Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST
Organized by SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers)
The Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST, featuring SOUTHTEC, Smart Manufacturing Experience, Secure Shop and Bright Minds Student Summit, takes place in Greenville,...
- Dates
- Oct 19-21, 2027
- Location
- Greenville, SC
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 5,000
- Vendors
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About this conference
The Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST, featuring SOUTHTEC, Smart Manufacturing Experience, Secure Shop and Bright Minds Student Summit, takes place in Greenville, South Carolina. It serves as the Southeast's premier destination for manufacturing companies to showcase their products and technologies to an informed and motivated audience of key decision-makers and purchase influencers. The event provides manufacturing professionals with the ideal opportunity to make and renew connections, explore the latest technology, learn from industry experts, and shape the future of their businesses. It connects decision-makers from diverse industries with leading suppliers of advanced manufacturing technology, equipment, and tooling, fostering an unparalleled experience for attendees and exhibitors. Attendees can explore the latest advancements in areas such as automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, precision machining, software solutions, and industrial IoT, benefiting from industry-leading keynote speakers and panel discussions.
Sponsorship options
The Manufacturing Technology Series offers a robust collection of sponsorship opportunities designed to elevate brand exposure within key areas of the event series and the manufacturing technology industry. Opportunities include: Branding (high-visibility areas, custom activations), Outreach (targeted engagement before, during, and after the event), Sponsored Alignment (sponsoring headline events like keynotes or panel discussions), and Hospitality (networking events or custom gathering spaces). Specific sponsorship options include: Executive Perspectives (introduction, video, branding, gift distribution, marketing inclusion), Promotion Videos In Registration (15-second video loop), Carpet/Floor Ads (three 3'x3' floor graphics), Standing Signage (two-sided meter panels), Show Floor Happy Hour (sponsored bar, logo on materials/signage, custom e-blast), Hydration Station (water bubbler stations with company-branded cups and signage), Exhibitor New Product Spotlight (promotions included in pre-event marketing), Wind Jammer Signs (double-sided signage lining roads). Sponsor recognition is tiered: $2,500 and above includes sponsor highlights, inclusion in registration confirmation, logo on Sponsor Wall, logo on sponsor full page ad, inclusion in all online/printed/email/app recognition, and thank you signage. Under $2,500 includes logo on Sponsor Wall, logo on sponsor full page ad, inclusion in all online/printed/email/app recognition, and thank you signage. Exclusive SME+ App Sponsorship is available in Gold, Blue, and White Tiers, offering features like dedicated home screen buttons, enhanced exhibitor visibility, digital floorplan presence, activity feed posts, splash screens & banner ads, push notifications, special offers highlights, and unlimited marketing materials.
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