Several adjustments were announced for Manufacturing First Expo & Conference Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Resch Expo after it was announced last week that former President Donald Trump would be holding a political rally on the same day at the attached Resch Center arena.
The most notable change is that the event will end promptly at 4 p.m. and all expo attendees must immediately exit the building. A handful of schedule changes are being made to accommodate the firm closing time.
Manufacturing First opens at 7 a.m. Lunch will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. and the Power Hour will be from 1 to 3 p.m. During the Power Hour attendees can network and visit booths in the exhibit hall to register for prizes which will be announced from 3:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Exhibitors can begin taking down booths at 3:30 p.m. and can exit with their own equipment via the main doors near registration. There will be access to loading areas and docks from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday. There will be additional load out time Thursday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Schedule changes have been communicated to sponsors, exhibitors, vendors and registered participants via email.
Those who attend Manufacturing First should plan extra time for arrival and departure due to high traffic volume anticipated for the political rally. Doors for the rally open at 2 p.m. and officials have said that there could be temporary road closures and traffic lane restrictions during the afternoon. Parking is available at Lambeau Field.
More than 1,200 attendees and 260 exhibitors are expected to attend the 14th annual Manufacturing First Expo & Conference.
