Mike Nager, Industrial Insights / Festo Didactic

Mike Nager is a renowned author and influencer in Smart Manufacturing, consistently recognized among the Top 10 and Top 100 Influencers for Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

As a Business Development Executive at Festo Didactic, Mike co-founded the Solution Center, partnering with colleges to develop Smart Learning Factories that deliver hands-on manufacturing education. He also serves as Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Industrial Insights, where he focuses on bridging the manufacturing awareness gap through education, outreach, and workforce development efforts.

With firsthand experience visiting more than 500 manufacturing facilities across the Americas and Europe, Mike offers a deep understanding of the rapidly changing manufacturing landscape. A prolific speaker and writer, he has authored multiple books, including All About Smart Manufacturing and The Smart Student’s Guide to Smart Manufacturing.