STEAM in MKE: Summerfest Tech AI 2025 with leaders from Regal Rexnord, Salesforce, Schreiber Foods, and Carroll University Preview AI Manufacturing Revolution

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Carroll University is launching Wisconsin's first AI major and sponsoring the podcast lounge at Summerfest Tech AI 2025.

The episode begins with hosts Steve and Adam introducing Summerfest Tech AI 2025 as a free, can't-miss tech event in June. They are joined by Lina from Summerfest Tech AI, who explains the conference is in its eighth iteration and has grown each year. Lina outlines the schedule: a kickoff at Third Street Market Hall on June 23, followed by industry tracks at Potawatomi Casino Hotel on June 24-25 focusing on healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and fintech, and a wrap-up event at Summerfest on June 26. She emphasizes that almost everything is free except for a golf outing and specialized tech certification courses, and a badge grants free access to Summerfest that weekend. The hosts then welcome EJ Sesselman, an account director at Salesforce supporting manufacturing. EJ discusses Salesforce's expansion into manufacturing solutions and AI, noting they were one of the first enterprise software companies involved with Summerfest Tech. He states that Wisconsin manufacturing companies are now past the proof-of-concept stage with AI and are delivering real business value. Next, Sri, the CIO of Schreiber Foods, joins the conversation. He shares that Schreiber Foods, based in Green Bay, now sells purpose-built software it developed internally to other manufacturers, not just food companies. Sri highlights the importance of networking and talent development at events like Summerfest Tech AI. He and Tim will be on an advanced manufacturing panel with Mark Molitor from Milwaukee Tool. Finally, Dolores Ocampo Brown from Carroll University announces that Carroll is sponsoring the podcast lounge and launching Wisconsin's first AI major. She explains the university's role in preparing students for the AI-driven workforce. Throughout, the hosts promote the conference's swag, happy hours, and networking opportunities, encouraging listeners to register at summerfest-tech.com.

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