CADDi to Convene Manufacturing Executives in Chicago on the Industry's Next Decade: AI That Transcends Physical Limits

Invitation-only executive forum during IMTS 2026 follows CADDi UNLEASH 2026 in Tokyo, which convened approximately 2,000 senior manufacturing leaders

CHICAGO — CADDi, the global technology company behind the AI data platform for manufacturers, today announced an invitation-only executive forum during IMTS 2026 focused on management, leadership and corporate culture.

Executives attending IMTS 2026 are invited to join the CADDi Manufacturing Future Forum, which will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Mae District venue in Chicago's Motor Row, blocks from McCormick Place. Seats are limited to 150 guests and require advance registration.

The forum follows CADDi UNLEASH 2026 in Tokyo, held Aug. 4, 2026, which doubled attendance from 2025 and convened global senior leaders. CADDi U.S. Vice President of Sales Patrick Harrigan said the Tokyo event drew over 2,000 manufacturing leaders, with customers and partners flying in from across the U.S. and beyond, and that CADDi is excited to bring these executive-level conversations to Chicago in September.

The Chicago forum, focused on how manufacturing leaders will compete over the next decade, is expected to draw senior executives from leading North American manufacturers, including automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers, across operations, quality and engineering from industries such as automotive, aerospace, food, logistics and pharmaceuticals.

The forum features a keynote from CADDi co-founder and CEO Yushiro Kato on the next decade of manufacturing, alongside guest keynote speaker Hiroyuki Fujita, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Quality Electrodynamics and chairman of Canon Healthcare USA, who will speak on the corporate culture and leadership needed to build a better tomorrow.

IMTS 2026 runs Sept. 14–19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago. CADDi AI data platform demonstrations will also be available at Booth 135454.

About CADDi

CADDi is an AI-powered data platform that makes design and supply chain data accessible and actionable for manufacturing teams. Headquartered in Tokyo and Chicago, the company was founded in 2017 by industry veterans Yushiro Kato and Aki Kobashi, formerly of McKinsey and Apple. Its flagship product, CADDi Drawer, uses advanced AI to centralize and analyze unstructured design and production data, helping manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce redundancies and unlock innovation.