Bonnie Gurney is Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Industry Relations at AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, where she develops and leads strategic partnerships that strengthen AMT’s connections across the manufacturing ecosystem. She works with industry leaders, technology companies, government, academia, and other organizations to identify opportunities for collaboration, expand AMT’s reach, and create value for the association, its members, and the broader manufacturing community. A recognized relationship builder, Bonnie has cultivated long-standing collaborations with organizations including Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), SME, and Manufacturing USA, while continually developing new relationships that bring together organizations, ideas, and technologies. These partnerships extend across AMT initiatives and play an important role in IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, including bringing breakthrough technologies and innovative companies to AMT's Emerging Technology Center. Bonnie also leads IMTS public relations and contributes to strategic initiatives focused on the future of AMT, industry engagement, and manufacturing events. Outside of work, Bonnie is an accomplished equestrian and runner and enjoys needlework. She resides in Reston, VA with her husband and two children.