Smart Product Profitability:
Voices of Value

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Leverage the Manufacturing Intelligence Experience of Your Peers.

As a senior leader in manufacturing, you’re focused on driving profitable growth, operational efficiency, and innovation. We invite you to join a select group of executives at the 2025 Regional Manufacturing Insights Conference in Detroit to hear firsthand from your peers how they successfully implemented manufacturing intelligence solutions from aPriori that have been the catalyst behind improving profit margins and accelerating NPI cycles.
 

In this one-day program, you will experience:

  • You'll also get an insider look at aPriori’s latest breakthroughs in product cost management and design for manufacturability—tools that empower you to beat competitors to market and hit cost targets with confidence.

With seats this limited, and no charge for this event, waiting isn’t an option. Reserve your spot now before it's gone.

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Event Venue Details

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
400 Renaissance Drive
Detroit, Michigan 48243

1-313-568-8000
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
21 miles from venue
Airport Phone: +1 734-247-7678
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Agenda Details

Room Location: 42 Degrees North (View Floor Plan)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

6:00 – 10:00 PM

Networking with your peers is consistently rated as the biggest benefit at every aPriori event. Plan to arrive at 6pm, and enjoy a hearty selection of food and drink, combined with valuable conversations with your peers.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

7:00 – 8:00 AM

8:30 – 8:45 AM

Stephanie Feraday
President and CEO
aPriori

8:45 – 9:25 AM

Presentation: 30 min — Q&A: 10 min
Jill Snyder
Director, Cost Engineering
GE Appliances

9:30 – 10:10 AM

Presentation: 30 min — Q&A: 10 min
Scott Steward
Sr Engineering Mgr
Dana

10:10 – 10:30 AM

 

10:30 – 11:10 AM

Presentation: 30 min — Q&A: 10 min
Fielder Hiss
Chief Product Officer
aPriori

11:15 – 11:55 AM

Presentation: 30 min — Q&A: 10 min

Jimi Diedesch
Senior Solutions Engineer
aPriori

Noon – 1:00 PM

Network with your peers over lunch, then visit our Technology Exhibitions to learn about the latest advances in Manufacturing Intelligence technology

1:00 – 1:40 PM

Presentation: 30 min — Q&A: 10 min
Chris Jeznach
Sr. Director, Product Marketing
aPriori

1:45 – 2:25 PM

Presentation: 30 min — Q&A: 10 min
Rich Morabito
Head of Cost Engineering & Tooling Lead Expert
Slate Auto

2:25 – 2:40 PM

2:45 – 3:15 PM

Results from AI Survey plus discussion with audience around who is using AI in product development and how.

Barton Phinney
Principal, Product Manager
aPriori

Chris Jeznach
Sr. Director, Product Marketing
aPriori

3:15 – 3:55 PM

Presentation: 30 min — Q&A: 10 min
Chris Platz
Global Commodity/Category Mgr.
Woodward

3:55 – 4:00 PM