Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Mark Adrian
Adrian, Mark
Regional Sales
Sessions:
5636: Virtual Robotics Programming
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Westin La Paloma
- Engineering, Manufacturing
Step into an engaging virtual robotics platform designed to help students build real programming and problem-solving skills through gamified learning. Built for K–12 classrooms, this online solution offers multiple levels of challenge to support differentiated instruction and meet students at their individual skill levels. The platform is easy for teachers to implement, requires minimal setup, and provides structured lessons that support STEM and CTE learning goals. Students stay motivated through interactive challenges while educators gain a powerful tool to introduce coding, robotics concepts, and critical thinking skills that align with workforce readiness initiatives.
5630: SkillsUSA Engineering and Manufacturing Competitions
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Westin La Paloma
- Engineering, Manufacturing
This will be an open discussion for planning the 2026 SkillsUSA Automated Manufacturing, Robotics and Automation, Mechatronics, and Additive Manufacturing. We will look at the national contest and state level contest from this year and give suggestions for your students that will be potentially competing in this contest.
5632: Microchip Manufacturing Programs for High School and College
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Westin La Paloma
- Community College
- Engineering, Manufacturing
Microchip manufacturing has become one of the largest industries in Arizona in recent years. This technology is a more sophisticated system integration into manufacturing processes. Robotics and automation are the central technologies transforming industry. New trainees and the current workforce need to be trained in multiple manufacturing processes including a clean room environment. From maintenance technicians, through operators to integrators and packaging all need to gain better understanding of how microchip manufacturing takes place.
