Featured Guests
Steven Gerdeman
Engineering Manager, HCL Software
Graduated from Michigan State University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He’s spent nearly a decade in various roles in the engineering industry, ranging from product and process development to advanced engineering consulting. Today, he works within HCL’s DFMPro team, helping their clients leverage software to optimize their workflows to better create cost-effective, manufacturable designs the first time. His past experiences extend to both traditional and disruptive manufacturing methods including injection molding, metal stamping, castings, and additive manufacturing. Steven lives in the Detroit, Michigan metropolitan area
Browse the Keynote Speakers


Jim Heppelmann
Chief Executive Officer, PTC

Steven Johnson
Bestselling Author & Host of PBS six-part series: How We Got To Now

Alex Honnold
Professional Climber & Environmentalist

Kelly Corrigan
Best-Selling Author, Breast Cancer Survivor, Host of the PBS series Tell Me More

Jimmy Chin
Professional Climber, Skier, Photographer, and Director

Dierks Bentley
Country Star & Double Platinum Album Artist