ANAHEIM, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2025 / Sustainable Manufacturing Expo, the only North American event dedicated to showcasing the latest technologies and thought leadership for progressing sustainable manufacturing processes, announces its advisory committee for the 2026 edition.
The committee boasts a list of 14 industry leading experts and top-tier notable brands from global sustainability leaders such as Schneider Electric, Autodesk and Stratasys. The advisory board collaborates with the show team to shape the event's direction through industry expertise, content recommendations and valuable feedback, ensuring the event delivers the highest value to the manufacturing audience with real-life experiences and tangible solutions across a variety of related verticals.
The 2026 Advisory Committee includes:
Fram Akiki, Founder and President, Joun Technologies
Sarah Beth Aubrey, Founder and CEO, The Envoy Group
Zoe Bezpalko, Senior Sustainability Strategy Manager, Autodesk
Rajdeep Biswas, Senior Member, IEEE
Chris Cantrell, Senior Managing Director, ASME
Rosa Coblens, Vice President of Sustainability and Communications, Stratasys
Alain Lefevre, Sustainability Strategy Director, Schneider Electric
Michael Markarian, CEO, Contempo Specialty Packaging
Steven Moskowitz, Principal, Industry 4ward LLC
Ben Potenza, Managing Director, Services, EquipNet
Rosalyn Stewart, Partner Packaging Manager, One Step Closer
Kelly Weger, Senior Director of Sustainability for North America, QCells North America
Alex West, Principal Analyst, Omdia
"Serving on the advisory committee for the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo has been an enriching experience, allowing me to engage with forward-thinking leaders and drive impactful initiatives," notes Lefevre. "I am excited about the show's upcoming changes and strategic direction, which promise to enhance our focus on matching innovative, eco-friendly manufacturing solutions to industrial leaders aiming to bring greater efficiency to their operations. The future of sustainable manufacturing and its potential to improve both economic and environmental results for industry is bright."
"The advisory committee represents a powerhouse of industry expertise, with decades of combined experience leading sustainability efforts at the highest levels," expresses Melissa Magestro, Vice President, Informa Markets Engineering. "The depth of planning already behind the 2026 expo reflects our shared commitment to creating an event that delivers actionable insights and real-world solutions for manufacturers navigating the sustainability transition."
Complementing its distinguished Advisory Committee, the 2026 SM Expo edition will unveil significant enhancements including a strategically centralized venue, sharing the same building as MD&M West, sophisticated matchmaking features and high-quality content sessions on the show floor. These improvements, alongside numerous engagement opportunities, are designed to foster more valuable connections and elevate the experience for all participants.
Projected to reach $118 billion by 2032, the U.S. sustainable manufacturing market is being driven by rising consumer demand, government regulations and corporate sustainability initiatives that are pushing industrial manufacturers to adopt more operationally efficient and responsible processes. This momentum reinforces the importance of the deep expertise represented on the committee, and the need for a platform where industry professionals can engage in conversations and collaboration that drive innovation and scalable solutions.
To learn more about Sustainable Manufacturing Expo, please visit: www.sustainablemanufacturingexpo.com
About Informa Markets Engineering
Informa Markets Engineering is the leading B2B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the world's $3-trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to the engineering market and leverage our proprietary 1.3-million-name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe. The Engineering portfolio is organized by Informa Markets, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LON:INF), the world's leading exhibitions organizer that brings a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit informamarkets.com.
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