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The Largest Community of Manufacturing Leaders

The Young Manufacturing Leaders (YML) initiative is a dynamic international network comprising students, professionals, and young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 with a keen interest in fostering innovative and sustainable manufacturing practices. Spearheaded by the World Manufacturing Foundation, a key partner in the initiative, YML is supported by funding from EIT Manufacturing and collaboration with eight other esteemed international partners.
These partners include MADE Competence Center (Italy), Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic), Chalmers University (Sweden), IMH Campus (Spain), University College Dublin (Ireland), University of Porto (Portugal), Grenoble INP – UGA – Graduate schools of Engineering and Management (France) and Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (Greece).
The initiative’s activities are orchestrated by 8 City-Hubs strategically located in the countries of the Project Partners, yet they extend their influence globally, encompassing participation from individuals across the world. Together, this collaborative effort aims to cultivate the next generation of manufacturing leaders, driving positive change and innovation in the industry.

A Community of Global Partners

YML is dedicated to cultivating an innovative and proficient mindset within the manufacturing sector. Working in tandem with YML City-Hubs and other key stakeholders, the network orchestrates a multitude of international and local initiatives. These include peer-to-peer seminars, mentorship programs with seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs, and active engagement in the events organized by the World Manufacturing Foundation (WMF).

Annually, YML network members receive invitations to actively contribute to the WM Report, partake in the WM Forum, to YML Whipapers, the YML Podcast, the YML Learning Paths and much more… This collaborative involvement underscores YML’s commitment to fostering knowledge exchange, skill development, and impactful contributions to the evolving landscape of manufacturing.

YML Contest for the 2024 World Manufacturing Report

In the 2024 WM Report, four distinguished YML members were prominently featured for their compelling case studies on “New Perspectives for the Future of Manufacturing: Outlook 2030.” Their noteworthy contributions were officially recognized and celebrated during the prestigious YML Summit, where they were bestowed with well-deserved awards for their exemplary work.

YML Summit at the 2024 World Manufacturing Forum

The 2024 YML Summit, in its fourth edition, took center stage during the 2024 World Manufacturing Forum. Emphasizing innovation and the cultivation of a resilient, human-centric industry, the event delved into the exploration of “New Perspectives for the Future of Manufacturing: Outlook 2030”.