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Meet Our Ambassadors

Duncan Wood

CEO, Rapid News Group

Chairman, VNU Rapid News Company

RAPID + TCT has always been and will continue to be the most important event in North America. It is the only place to launch new technology to a qualified audience, enhance brand visibility, and build invaluable connections. 

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Shannon Van Deren

President, AMUG

RAPID + TCT meets you where you're at. You may be a longtime user of additive, or you may just be launching your journey into discovering and learning about additive. Sharing time with industry enthusiasts will surely offer inspiration and understanding. 

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Nils Niemeyer

General Manager, DMG MORI Additive Solutions

What's important for us at RAPID + TCT is that it's where we get feedback from the market. We find out what the requirements are today and for the future, and that goes immediately into the development of any new platforms and technologies. 

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Bradley Rothenberg

Bradley Rothenberg

CEO and Founder, nTop

RAPID + TCT is all about the people: connecting with customers, seeing the innovative work they're doing with our software, and exploring all that’s made possible with the latest manufacturing technology across the show floor.

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Ric Fulop

Ric Fulop

CEO, Desktop Metal

RAPID + TCT is a pillar event within the AM community, which is why we launched our company there in 2017 and we are launching an important new product this year. We’re excited to be part of the ‘North American Tour’ and to host RAPID 2026 in our hometown of Boston.

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Avi Reichental

Avi Reichental

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nexa3D

The Additive Manufacturing industry needs to realize that AI is one of our greatest tools for sustainability, scalability, profitability, and progress. Join Nexa3D at RAPID + TCT and let’s continue to push the boundaries of what is possible.

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Orme Melissa

Dr. Melissa Orme

Vice President of Additive Manufacturing
The Boeing Company

What sets RAPID + TCT apart is its inclusive, multidisciplinary focus…from aerospace and defense to medical, automotive, oil and gas, heavy industry, and consumer products. It’s impactful to hear emerging trends from industry leaders.

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John Wilczynski

John Wilczynski

Executive Director, America Makes

Expanding the RAPID + TCT North American Tour to new locations is a strategic move for fostering growth and engagement within the manufacturing community. The event is an opportunity to build connections that can lead to valuable partnerships, knowledge sharing, and business opportunities.

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Nora Toure

Nora Toure

Founder, Women in 3D Printing

RAPID + TCT is unique in many ways. It has become one of the most important yearly meetings for Women in 3D Printing, where we connect with the industry from North America and beyond.

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Learn more about the Ambassadors and their Organizations

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From Vision to Reality

How RAPID + TCT became North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D-printing event – and where it’s headed next.

North American Tour

Insights. Connections. Innovation.

2024

Los Angeles

June 25 - 27

2025

Detroit

April 8 - 10

2026

Boston

April 14 - 16