Wisconsin’s largest manufacturing conference returns to Resch Expo in Green Bay Oct. 29.
Early bird registration for the 15th annual Manufacturing First Expo & Conference, closes Aug. 8. There were 280 exhibotors and 1,300 registered attendees in 2024.
“One of the things I value most in my job is bringing people together,” says Ann Franz, NEWMA executive director. “The Manufacturing First Expo & Conference has been one of the greatest avenues for that.”
Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting sales@insightonbusiness or your Insight Publications account executive. Manufacturing First is an opportunity to reach more than 1,000 business and manufacturing leaders from across not only the 18-county New North region, but all of Wisconsin. The event also attracts more than 300 high school students each year to learn about manufacturing careers.
This year’s keynote speaker is Betsy Allen-Manning, owner and CEO of Destination Workplace who will present “How Visionary Leaders Improve Engagement, Develop Talent & Build a Culture That People Love.” Allen-Manning will present on the changing workplace and how today’s leaders need up-to-date strategies to keep employees happy, make people feel valued, create work-life balance, and inspire employee longevity.
In addition to Allen-Manning’s keynote address, the daylong event will also feature informative breakout sessions and a sprawling expo floor with hundreds of exhibits, networking opportunities and prize giveaways.
The early-bird registration rate of $125 is available now through Aug. 8 at manufacturingfirst.com. The individual registration fee will increase to $175 Aug. 9. Exhibitor booths are also available now, starting at $950.
“If you care about manufacturing,” Franz says, “you cannot afford to miss it.”
