The Greenville Drive, BMW Manufacturing, Michelin North America, Inc., Fluor Corporation, Greenville Technical College (GTC), and Greenville County Schools will host the 10th annual Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering (AM&E) Night at Fluor Field on Tuesday, August 5.
The most unique and inspiring event hosted at Fluor Field every year, AM&E Night showcases the amazing manufacturing and engineering activity taking place in the region. Each year, AM&E Night welcomes, on a complimentary basis, thousands of K-12 students to the ballpark as the event is utilized to showcase the many career opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering, and “ignite the passion” with young people and their families to ensure the region’s largest and most innovative employers have the workforce they need for future growth and success.
This year’s event will include a specific focus on Artificial Intelligence and its impact on companies in our region. The night will feature the practical application of AI and show how Artificial Intelligence is transforming business and manufacturing processes.
Interactive and Engaging Concourse Exhibits
AM&E Night will be filled with impactful and educational content relevant for all students & parents, including highly interactive exhibits on the stadium concourse featuring prominent companies throughout the Upstate showcasing their latest and greatest manufacturing and engineering technologies including machine learning, automation, artificial intelligence, mechatronics, 3D printing & scanning, and more. Confirmed exhibitors for this year include:
- BMW Manufacturing, Michelin North America, Greenville Technical College, GE Vernova, Greenville County Schools, Milliken, Fluor Corporation, Bosch, Bosch Rexroth, Ryobi, Dodge Industrial, SC Department of Employment & Workforce, Koops, and more
In addition, for the first time, Accenture will participate in this year’s AM&E Night event with an incredible concourse exhibit showcasing “Reality Capture 3D Asset Teleportation”. This highly unique exhibit feature will provide attendees with Apple Vision Pro devices to visualize manufacturing & engineering processes in an external reality setting
Business Leader Panel Discussion
AM&E Night will also feature a highly relevant panel discussion designed for students and their families. This year’s discussion will focus on Artificial Intelligence and AM&E-related career advice, and include the following leaders as panelists:
- Ulrich “Uli” Wieland, Vice President--Production Control, Logistics, and Material Control, BMW Manufacturing
- James Olender, Chief Information Officer—Wind, GE Vernova
- Larry Miller, President, Greenville Technical College
- Dimple Desai, Advanced Manufacturing Operations, Fluor Corporation
The panel will be expertly moderated by Alex Estevez, Venture Partner with Accel Partners. New employees, apprentices and interns will also be available to answer questions from students and families.
Students will have the opportunity to join the “Young Innovators Club” – an incentive to visit all the exhibits on the stadium concourse to have a chance to win great prizes and experiences.
“This is an exciting event that draws students, parents, and caretakers into career opportunities as they participate in engaging activities and enjoy a beautiful night of baseball,” said Dr. Larry Miller, President of GTC. “The students who attend are the future of our community, and it is wonderful to show them just how promising a future in advanced manufacturing and engineering can be.”
“Our associates are always enthusiastic about Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Night,” said Dr. Robert Engelhorn, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing. “AM&E Night provides a terrific platform for our BMW Scholars team to demonstrate the innovations in today’s manufacturing environment while also helping to educate and inspire youth and adults on exciting careers including robotics, mechatronics, and automotive engineering.”
“At Michelin, we believe people are the foundation of innovation, and Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we celebrate these careers,” said Matthew Cabe, President and CEO of Michelin North America, Inc. “Michelin has a long-standing legacy in high-tech materials and manufacturing, built on generations of experience and a belief in the power of STEM education. We’re honored to help ignite that same passion in students and families across the Upstate.”
“We look forward to AM&E Night each year because it allows students and parents to interact with industry leaders, educators, and apprentices with GE Vernova and so many relevant area companies and organizations,” said Bret Baron, General Manager, Advanced Manufacturing and Repair Technology, Gas Power at GE Vernova. “It’s an amazing platform to showcase GE Vernova’s world class manufacturing and engineering technologies plus help inspire our company and community’s next generation workforce.”
All K-12 students can attend AM&E Night on a fully complimentary basis. Tickets for adults start at just $9.
“Our goal with Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night is to continue to change the image of Advanced Manufacturing in our community,” added Craig Brown, Greenville Drive Owner and Chairman. “For 20 years, the Drive has been a part of the fabric of our community – helping spotlight and celebrate our community’s needs and all that makes us unique. When you talk to CEO’s in our region, especially manufacturing CEO’s, the need for a qualified workforce has never been greater. That was the genesis behind AM&E Night 10 years ago and why the event remains more relevant today than ever.”
Ballpark gates and the stadium concourse open at 5:30pm. The panel discussion in the 500 Club begins at 6:00pm. And first pitch of the Drive game against the Rome Braves is scheduled for 6:45pm.
To read more information on AM&E Night and to secure your tickets today, including complimentary student tickets, visit www.greenvilledrive.com/ame.