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innovation day 2026

An invite-only event as part of our innovation summit

Innovation day | May 19, 2026

innovation summit | may 20-21, 2026

Dallas fort worth, texas, usa

Registration is required. Fee is waived for all current Third Wave Systems customers.

The future of machining starts at the Innovation Summit

This invite-only day will give attendees a sneak peek on what is coming next from Third Wave Systems and a roundtable discussion on hot topics. Including workforce development needs to enable the supply chain and AI in machining.

Learn more about our general sessions here: 2026 Innovation Summit

Looking for our discounted hotel block? Use this link: Third Wave Systems Innovation Summit

Innovation day Agenda

Tuesday, May 19
Location: Oak 1 & 2

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch
1:00 – 1:15 PM | Introduction
Chris Kantner, Senior R&D Manager – Third Wave Systems

1:15 – 1:45 PM | Modeling Enabled Precision Machining: Self Driving Car Radar

Jeff Tessier, Senior Manufacturing Engineer – TavaTek

1:45 – 2:30 PM | Discussion: Connecting the Process Digital Thread with TWS Modeling Tools
Tyler Roth, R&D Engineer – Third Wave Systems
Nishant Saini, Director of Business Development – Third Wave Systems

2:30 – 3:00 PM | Break
3:00 – 3:30 PM | The Value of Physics Informed AI – Adaptive Control for Machining Titanium
Nasir Mannan, Principal Engineer – Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology

3:30 – 4:00 PM | Roundtable: Workforce Development

Tony Schmitz, Distinguished Technical Fellow – MSC Industrial Supply Co.

John Wentz, Mechanical Engineering Professor – University of St. Thomas

Chris Kantner, Senior R&D Manager – Third Wave Systems

4:00 – 4:15 PM | Break

4:15 – 5:15 PM | Demonstration: Wingman

Geeta Monpara, Product Manager – Third Wave Systems

Lucas Flom, UX Designer – Third Wave Systems

Innovation Summit Welcome Reception

7:00 – 9:00 PM | West & Stone – Sheraton Fort Worth

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Attendees may register for both Innovation Day and the Summit General Sessions using the form below

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Registration Fee: $500
While this event is complimentary to current customers, registration is required. Capacity is limited.