CRAFTSMANSHIP BUILT THIS INDUSTRY. AI WILL SHAPE ITS FUTURE.

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AI is no longer theoretical and it’s not just for large manufacturers. Today, cabinet and millwork shops are using AI to:

Ø  Reduce estimating time without adding staff

Ø  Catch scope gaps before contracts are signed

Ø  Improve purchasing accuracy and production planning

Ø  Protect margins while workloads increase

    This event focuses on practical, real world AI adoption – not hype, not software sales pitches, and not replacing people.

     What You’ll Take Back to Your Shop

Ø  A clear understanding of where AI actually fits in a cabinet shop today

Ø  Examples of safe, responsible AI use that protect company data

Ø  Insight into risk, liability, and insurance considerations tied to new tools

Ø  Peer discussions with shop owners facing the same operational pressures

     Who Should Attend

Ø  Cabinet Shop Owners

Ø  Operations, Production, and Project Managers

Ø  Estimators and Purchasing Managers

Ø  Shops curious about AI- but cautious about risk

     Event Highlights

Ø  Plant Tour of American Millwork & Cabinetry Inc.

Ø  Vendor Interaction with industry partners supporting cabinet and millwork shops

Ø  Educational Sessions focused on operations, risk, and emerging technology

Ø  Keynote on Practical AI Adoption tailored to manufacturing and woodworking businesses

      Featured Speakers

Kerry Kulp is a technology strategist with nearly 30 years of experience spanning enterprise mobility, cybersecurity, and AI enablement. Since the late 1990s, he's helped organizations adopt emerging technologies. In addition to enterprise mobility and cybersecurity, Kerry now focuses on guiding companies through responsible AI adoption, bringing a practical, governance-minded approach, threat analysis, and compliance.

Chris Ladley is a Commercial Insurance Marketing Representative at Federated Insurance with 20 years of experience. Based in Allentown, PA, Chris partners with business owners to identify exposures, reduce risk, and implement tailored insurance programs. He helps clients build their employee safety plans by bringing a proactive approach to every client relationship. A graduate of Muhlenberg College, Chris is known for his professionalism. He resides in Allentown, PA with his wife and two children.