Juan Schneider is one of the leading figures in the world of additive manufacturing and a recognized specialist in nanotechnology and ultra-thin films. Mr. Schneider has over 25 years of technology and business experience with three companies developed to date. With leadership and creativity in 2014, he founded Nanogrande Inc., the first Canadian company to develop its proprietary metal additive manufacturing technology. This technology made it possible to offer the world's first metal 3D nano printers, becoming a commercial vector for more than twenty Canadian partners and suppliers. Mr. Schneider is the author of a dozen patents covering more than fifteen countries in Europe, Asia and America which have enabled the development and industrialization of molecular coating processes, as well as ultra-thin films. With his team, this work has been rewarded with prizes such as Formnext 2018, in Germany; the Octas and Dunamis Awards in 2017; the NASA-NANO50 in 2004; Semicon West 2005 and Nano-Japan 2005 for their micro and nano surface fabrication solutions. Mr. Schneider is a regular guest speaker at conferences and presentations in Canada and abroad. He is involved in the development of the next generation as a mentor for the Center for Education in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Dawson College, as well as a lecturer at the Faculty of Law of the University of Montreal since 2007. Mr. Schneider contributes with universities and research centers. He has opened Nanogrande to many Canadian graduate and undergraduate students where they can apply nanotechnology to manufacturing 4.0. Mr. Schneider holds a master's degree in physics specializing in nanotechnology and ultra-thin films.

Haseung Chung's research focuses on the development of a new integrated manufacturing system to fabricate the product having very complex geometries most efficiently. First, the product will be decomposed based on its geometry. A relatively simple geometry can be machined from bulk material while directed energy deposition (DED) process will be applied to complex geometry but no assembly procedure is necessary by virtue of DED's characteristic. In order to enhance the part's quality, magnetic-field assisted finishing (MAF) will be also integrated in this system. As a long term goal, he aims to produce fully heterogeneous composites using multiple materials by this new system. Also, his group is currently developing a large scale, rapid, and more accessible AM system for fabricating metal parts, leveraging the principles of both streolighography (SLA) and binder jet printing (BJP). The proposed system will integrate a digital light projection (DLP) engine which allows printing on a large surface area instantly enabling us to produce parts rapidly while maintaining a high resolution and fine details.

Prof. Shouxun Ji is currently a Professor at Brunel University London. He has been focusing on the development of lightweight materials and structures for the automotive industry, aerospace, powered tools, and other sectors. The main activities include purpose-developed aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys with improved ductility, strength (at ambience and elevated temperatures), modulus and thermal conductivity, and the hybrid structures using different materials and different joining techniques. He is also working on new materials and structures for special applications, such as materials for explosive cords and high strength casting materials for aircraft. His works have helped industrial partners to deliver several products in massive manufacturing. Recently, he worked with world leading company to develop magnesium alloys for small engine applications, which requires improved strength and thermal conductivity at room temperature and at elevated temperatures. Prof. Ji has published more than 130 papers in the peer-reviewed scientific Journals and more than 20 international patents. He is the member of three ISO technical committee and one BSI technical committee and the editorial member of three scientific journals. He received the innovation award from CMF UK in 2017.

Dr. Daolun Chen is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada. He received his BSc and MSc from Northeastern University (China), PhD from Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Dr.rer.nat. from the University of Vienna, Austria. Dr. Chen has published 480 refereed journal (392) and conference (88) papers in the area of advanced materials and key engineering materials, and their deformation, fatigue, fracture, welding and joining, plus over 220 non-refereed conference papers/research reports. His seminal work on nanocomposites leads to a well-known method that bears his name, and is twice identified by the Council of Canadian Academies to be one of the top 1% most highly cited papers in his field worldwide. He has also been featured in the World's Top 2% Scientists List in a study from Stanford University, California, USA. Dr. Chen is a recipient of numerous prestigious awards including Premier's Research Excellence Award, G.H. Duggan Medal, Canadian Metal Physics Award, MetSoc Award for Research Excellence, MetSoc Distinguished Materials Scientist Award, Sarwan Sahota Distinguished Scholar Award, Ontario Professional Engineers Awards (OPEA) Engineering Medal - Research and Development. Dr. Chen is an Associate Editor or Editorial Board Member of 28 journals, including Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, Journal of Materials Science and Technology, Materials and Design, Materials Research Letters, Materials Science and Engineering A, International Journal of Fatigue, etc. He has been invited by science reporters to give interviews and comments on some key scientific breakthroughs published in the journals of Nature and Science. Dr. Chen is an elected Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE), Member of European Academy of Sciences and Arts (MEASA), Fellow of Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (FCIM), Fellow of Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (FCSME), Fellow of CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) Association (FCWBA), Fellow of Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM).

Wilderich is a Partner & Associate Director at the Boston Consulting Group. He is a core member of BCG's Innovation Center for Operations and is very active in BCG's Healthcare, Consumer Products and Industrial Goods practices. His focus at BCG is on advanced manufacturing topics such as additive manufacturing/3D printing, digitalization, and the Factory of the Future/Industry 4.0 as well as on manufacturing strategy and network optimization. He joined BCG in 2006 after graduating from Darmstadt University of Technology with a master's degree in industrial/mechanical engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in engineering from the Technical University of Berlin

Qu Xuanhui, born in 1960, Doctor of Engineering (Central South University),Jie Qing, Dean of the Institute of New Materials Technology, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor.He studied at UBC in Canada (1986~1988) , and served as Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering (2004-2014).Main academic part-time job: executive director of China Materials Research Society, chairman of China Metal Society Powder Metallurgy Branch, editor of Powder Metallurgy Technology, deputy editor of Powder Metallurgy Industry, and more than 10 magazine editors such as SciPowder Metall, Acta Metall Sinica, Rare Metals and Frontiers of Mater.He has published more than 320 SCI papers, published 5 books, and has obtained more than 90 patents. He has won 1 first prize for national teaching achievements, 1 second prize for national scientific and technological progress, 8 first prize and 10 second prizes for provincial and ministerial level scientific and technological achievements award; he also won the "China Youth Science and Technology Award", "National Excellent Science and Technology Workers", "Beijing Excellent Teacher", "Baosteel Excellent Teacher Award" and other honors. Research direction：Advanced powder metallurgy forming technology such as powder injection molding, high-speed press forming, 3d printing, and special powder preparation and synthesis technology, high-performance electronic packaging materials, high-iron brake materials, iron-based powder metallurgy materials and products, powder superalloys, high-speed steel, high nitrogen stainless steel, titanium alloy, refractory metal and alloy, hard alloy, dispersion strengthened material, material science data and material genetic engineering.

Hiroshi Kawakami is a professor at Kyoto University of Advanced Science, in Japan. He received his Bachelor, Master, and Dr. Eng. degrees from Kyoto University. He started his career at Okayama University as an assistant professor. He joined Kyoto University, where he was an associate professor of the Graduate School of Informatics and a program-specific professor of the Design Unit. His research interests include systems design, where he has proposed FUBEN-EKI that stands for designing systems based on appreciating "benefits of inconvenience." He received best paper awards of Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineering (1990, 2001, 2013), the Transactions of Human Interface Society (2009, 2018), and Journal of Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (2014).

Xiaolong Wang is a full professor in Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (LICP), CAS. He joined the LICP at 2007 when he got his PhD in the major of polymer chemistry and physics at Lanzhou University. During his stay in LICP, he spent a year (2010-2011) in Hong Kong Polytechnic University as a Research Associate and two years (2011-2013) in University of Western Ontario (Canada) as a visiting professor. His research interests are biomimetic lubrication, 3D printing composites, functional soft materials, and functional ceramics. He has published more than 200 papers in peer-reviewed international journals including Adv. Mater., Adv. Funct. Mater., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Chem. Eng. J., and Ceram. Int., etc., which have already got more than 5000 citations with H-index of 52.

Chen Jimin born in 1965 is a professor in Beijing University of Technology. He served as the director of 3D Printing Center in this University. He is a member of Standardization Committee of China Additive Manufacturing（SAC/TC 562）. He also is a member of Special Processing Committee of China Mechanical Engineering Society. In 1986 He obtained the bachelor’s degree in ME form Huazhong University of Science and Technology and obtained his master degree in Engineering in 1989. He purchased his doctor degree of Optical Engineering in 2001 in Beijing University of Technology. In 2000 he went to Ravensburg Germany to do his programming of CAM work and develop Laser cutting CAM . After graduation he stayed in the university and doing his research work including laser processing, laser rapid prototyping as well as laser micro manufacturing. In 2011 he went to the State University of New York at buffalo as a visiting professor for one year. In 2018 he went to Boston University as a senior visiting professor. He participated and finished more than tens of research projects including National Nature Science Foundation of China. He published more than 200 papers ,obtained more than 30 patents, published 5 books. In 2016 he won the China Industry-University -Research Cooperation Innovation Award. In 2020 he won the Award of Invention Entrepreneurship Achievement of China Association of Invention. In 2022 he won the second Award of Beijing Science and Technology .

Beth is fully immersed into the global dental industry. She thrives researching new technologies and materials for development, management and implementation for dental markets. Her core focus is on software, digital materials, CAD/CAM equipment and development of global best practices for strategies to launch, educate and market new products and services. Beth has completed several targeted product launches and recommendations to global teams in multiple areas of industry expertise including the additive manufacturing and zirconia space. Navigating and supporting digital transformations, is her strongest asset by creating solutions for clients seeking to upgrade their business practices profitably by incorporating operational cost reductions and value realization. Beth is an avid supporter, volunteer, advisor, published author and mentor in the dental industry and active board member of the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology. She spends her spare time enjoying horses and activities on her farm in NJ.

Prof./Dr. Zhang is professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, China. He received his Ph.D. degree from Harbin Institute of Technology in 2002. His research interests are novel composites for structural and functional applications with light weight and environmental friendship, including metal-matrix composites (MMCs), physics and chemistry in MMCs, composite interface, strengthening and toughening of MMCs, ferromagnetic shape memory alloys (FMSMAs), physics of martensite transformation and solid-state refrigeration. He has published over 150 academic publications in journals such as Nature Materials, Acta Materialia and Composites Part A, and owned over 45 patents from Chinese and USA. He supervised a large number of research projects in the areas of MMCs and FMSMAs. His recent work focuses on the simultaneous strengthening and toughening of aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) via architectural design and incorporation of nano-reinforcements with homogeneous distribution in nano-grained matrix. He also works on the high efficient cooling technology and related materials in recent years for room-temperature refrigeration. The materials preparation techniques include conventional casting, pressure infiltration and 3D Printing.

Dr. Laura Jones is an award-winning risk management executive who drives visionary strategy and practical risk management program architecture. A career US Army veteran with decades of professional experience, Dr. Jones focuses on risk enablement to protect organizational assets and reduce reputation risk. An experienced risk strategist and practitioner, she successfully designed and delivered several large-scale programs for manufacturing, healthcare, retail, media, and automotive sectors, as well as the Department of Defense and federal government. Dr. Jones’ professional history is complemented by a Ph.D. in Product Management with research in reputational risk, Master of Science in Quality Systems Management, Bachelor of Science in Management Studies, and a graduate certificate in Cybersecurity Policy. She holds multiple professional certifications and has completed execution education in decision science, risk management, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Jones is a published author and international speaker. She is an adjunct professor for two universities where she coaches executive teams in enterprise risk management, and she serves as a chair for multiple doctoral students earning terminal degrees in cybersecurity, cyberpsychology, cyber

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Joe Fairley is an ABC Certified Prosthetist, Board Eligible Orthotist, and Founder, CEO, and Owner of Ascent Fabrication and Amplify Prosthetics. He attended Northwestern University for his Master’s in Prosthetics & Orthotics. His clinical experience directly influences and compliments his expertise in CAD, 3D scanning, and various forms of additive manufacturing. He has published on and holds a patent for a completely 3D printed lower extremity prosthesis through continuous fiber fabrication and metal 3D printing, as well as being passionate about raising the educational status of additive manufacturing knowledge in the prosthetics and orthotics field and beyond. Ascent Fabrication’s mission is to provide exceptional additive manufacturing operational support to its partners and customers through providing contract services, on-site training and technical support, as well as a diverse distribution ecosystem of innovative equipment and materials.

Honggui LI received his B.S. degree in Electronic Science and Technology from Yangzhou University and his Ph.D. degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Nanjing University of Science and Technology. He is a senior member of the Chinese Institute of Electronics. He was a post-doctoral fellow and visiting scholar at Institute Supariouir ectronique de Paris for one year. He is an Associate Professor of Electronic Science and Technology and responsible for postgraduate program of Electronic Science and Technology at Yangzhou University. As a reviewer for some international journals, he is the author of more than 30 refereed journal and conference articles. He is TPC member and session chair of some international conferences. His current research interests include artificial intelligence, deep learning, machine learning, computer vision, and embedded computing.

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Dr. Andreas Vlahinos is the CTO of Advanced Engineering Solutions. Andreas has concentrated on DfAM, Computer Aided Innovation, Generative Design, Lattice Structures, and Simple Solutions to Complex Problems. He has been instrumental in rapid product development through the implementation of Computer Aided Engineering for several Government agencies such as NASA, NREL, SANDIA, DOE, NCDMM, and US Army Aviation & Missile Command and several industry partners such as SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, United Launch Alliance, Rafael Defense Systems, NAVISTAR Defense, etc. He has been a Professor of structural engineering at the University of Colorado. Several times he received the Professor of the Year Award. He has received the R&D 100 award and several patents. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Science and Mechanics from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Finally, he is regularly invited as a keynote speaker and panelist on a variety of subjects (Generative Design, Innovation, DfAM, IoT) at international conferences.

Dr. Dilbag Singh received the M. Tech. degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Guru Nanak Dev University, India, in 2012. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Thapar University, India, in 2019. Currently, he is working at the Center of Biomedical Imaging, Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USA. Previously, he served as a Research Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, GIST, South Korea, and as an assistant professor at Manipal University Jaipur, India. Dr. Singh has authored and co-authored more than 100 SCI/SCI indexed journals, including refereed IEEE/ACM/Springer/Elsevier journals. He has also submitted five patents and has published three books and two book chapters. His H-index is 37. His research interests include image processing, computer vision, deep learning, metaheuristic techniques, and information security. He was in the top 2% list issues by “World Ranking of Top 2% Scientists” in 2021. He was part of the 11 Web of Science/Scopus indexed conferences. He was the Lead Guest Editor/an Editorial Board Member of many SCI/SCIE indexed journals.

Prof. Jarosław Bartnicki; h-index 10 (according to Scopus), number of citations 532, number of publications 137, number of patents 19; Deputy Dean for Development and Promotion in Lublin University of Technology, Poland Mastère Spécialisé on postgraduate studies "Helicopter Construction" - French Ministry of Defense, College of Aeronautical Engineers Ensica - Supaero in Toulouse (1999); Employment: since 1998 - Lublin University of Technology, currently as a university professor; 1998 – 2003 – PZL Świdnik S.A. Research and Development Department (position: designer, Eurocopter program designer); Scientific interests: virtual prototyping and optimization of metal forming processes, industrial implementations and certification of machines and devices.

Prof. Zbigniew Pater: h-index 26 (according to Scopus), number of citations 2332, number of publications 526, number of patents 155; since 2020, rector of the Lublin University of Technology (LUT); 2012-2020, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the LUT; 2007-2020 head of the Department of Computer Modelling and Metal Forming Technology at the LUT; in the years 2008-2012 Vice-Rector of the LUT; in 1996-99 the main engineer in the SIPMA SA plant, which is a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery in Poland; specialist in numerical modelling, virtual prototyping and optimization of forming processes and design of innovative machines used in metal forming.

Jagriti Srivastava is a dedicated mechanical engineer with a passion for innovation and design optimization and is currently employed as a technical assistant in the R&D department of Techno Takatsuki Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan. She earned her M.Engg degree from the Graduate School of Engineering at Kyoto University of Advanced Science in September 2023, following her earlier completion of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Bansal Institute of Science and Technology, India. During her master studies, she conducted pioneering research under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Kawakami in the Design Lab. Her thesis, titled “Significance of Design Optimization in the Implementation of Additive Manufacturing,” delved into the critical role of design optimization in the realm of additive manufacturing (AM). Jagriti’s academic and professional journey reflects her unwavering commitment to advancing the field of mechanical engineering through cutting-edge research and innovation.

Dr. Chien-Ho Ko is a Research Professor and Director of the Craig and Diane Martin National Center for Construction Safety in the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas, USA. He has been conferred numerous academic awards and honors, including the best paper award, outstanding professor, research awards, and teaching awards. Dr. Ko has published over 40 refereed journal papers and 70 conference papers. In addition, he has participated as Principal Investigator in over 40 research projects funded, e.g., by the National Science Council. Additionally, he is an inventor with more than 30 patents. Dr. Ko is a reviewer for more than 30 different journals, serves on the editorial boards of 20 more, and is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management (Scopus and Ei Compendex indexed). Dr. Ko was a co-founder of EPPM-Journal, EPPM-Association, and EPPM-Conference.

Tommaso Persico, born and raised in Bergamo, Italy, is a PhD student at the Department of Engineering and applied science of the University of studies of Bergamo. He completed his master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Studies of Bergamo in September 2022, under the supervision of Professor S. Lorenzi. His thesis, titled "Experimental Study of the Mechanical and Corrosion Behavior of Aluminum Alloys AM2139 and AlSi10Mg Produced by Additive Manufacturing," showcasing his dedication to exploring innovative applications of additive manufacturing techniques. Tommaso embarked on his doctoral journey in February 2023 at the Department of Engineering and Applied Science of the University of Studies of Bergamo. Under the mentorship of esteemed professors T. Pastore, M. Cabrini, and S. Lorenzi, he focuses his research on the characterization and qualification of materials produced for additive manufacturing in aggressive environments.

Dr. Marcin Winnicki is a young-scientist and leading researcher in the field of surface engineering at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. He has been published extensively as author and co-author of over 40 papers in highly regarded, peer-reviewed journals. Presently, his scientific interest focuses on flexible printed electronics. Being engaged in many scientific projects he supervises with special care the construction of an aerosol jet printer of his own idea.

Wojciech Lapa graduated with a master’s degree in automatics and robotics with specialization in production systems at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. Presently is employed in two research projects related to Powder Bed Fusion and Aerosol Jet Printing at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. His scientific interests are in additive manufacturing technologies and electronics printing. During the doctoral process, the topic of his dissertation is related to Aerosol Jet Printing. He focuses on the mechanical properties of the deposed conductive traces and the physical behaviour of the inks.

Ms. Melisa Altintas studied mechanical engineering at Gazi University in Turkey while working as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Aselsan from 2025. She has expertise in mechanical design, naval and air acoustic systems, DFM, DFA, BOM, DFAM, GD&T, design outsourcing, and providing training. She was also developing a new special interface for noninvasive ventilatory support: design, produce, and apply and also received the Uneko-27 Best Paper/Presentation Award from the Turkish Neonatology Association in 2019.

Prof. Dr. Mohd Nazri became Lecturer at National Defence University of Malaysia. Prof. Dr. Mohd Nazri Ismail had a deep involvement in computer network research and was awarded the prestigious “Educator Award 2009 – R&D/Education category” by MARA (Malaysia Agency). He has supervised Ph.D. and Master Students and teaching at undergraduate and post graduate level. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Nazri Ismail has published more than 100 papers in national and international journals (indexed ISI, SCOPUS, IET) and IEEE conferences. He has attended many international conferences throughout the world and has chaired many technical sessions. He has appointed as Technical Program Committee and organized more than 60 national and international conferences. He has appointed as Editorial Board member more than 90 international journals and 40 international reviewer panels (journal/proceeding). Awards and laurels won by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Nazri Ismail run into volumes and he has received 28 awards in R&D/Education. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Nazri Ismail is an International Association of Engineers (IAENG), IEEE Cloud Computing Community, Society of Digital Information and Wireless Communications (SDIWC), International Association of Engineers and Scientists (IAEST), Universal Association of Computer & Electronics Engineers (UACEE).