Tentative Agenda

*subject to change

Monday, October 16, 2023 | Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead

5:00 pm — Welcome Reception
7:00 pm — Reception Concludes

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead

8:00 am — Networking Breakfast
9:00 am — Plenary Sessions
10:30 am — Break
11:00 am — Employer-Led Solutions Breakouts
12:00 pm — Networking Lunch
2:30 pm — Break
3:00 pm — Employer-Led Solutions Breakouts
4:00 pm — Office Hours
5:00 pm — Networking Reception
6:30 pm — Day 2 Concludes

Thursday, October 18, 2023 | Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead

8:00 am — Networking Breakfast
9:00 am — Plenary Sessions
10:00 am — Employer-Led Solutions Breakouts
12:00 pm — Networking Lunch
1:00 pm — Group Workshop
2:30 pm — Summit Adjourns

Past Speakers

See last year’s speaker line up. Stay tuned for 2023 speaker announcements.

  Unique and Relevant Topics

The event’s curated content includes real-world case studies, panel discussions, research insights, executive interviews and more!

Real-World Challenges and Solutions

Hear from local and global companies and thought leaders that are experts on new and innovative practices in the workforce development space

  Collaboration and Partnership-Building in Real‑Time

Network and connect with peers on opportunities in your community to attract and retain the future manufacturing workforce.

  Current and Future-Looking Strategies

Our employer-led summit will focus on cooperation and partnerships to solve key workforce development issues facing the manufacturing industry.

 One of a Kind

Meet with employers, educators and economic development leaders at the national level to develop a collaborative and comprehensive workforce development strategy that will meet the needs of the evolving manufacturing skills landscape.

Testimonials

This is the first workforce summit and Manufacturing Institute/NAM event I attended and thought it was a great event overall. There were a variety of organizations represented and the conference size was great.

One of my favorite conferences.

This was one of the best conferences I attended. The sessions were relevant. The structure was spot on and kept things moving.

Very well organized and structured. The information was helpful and tailored to manufacturing in a real strong manner.

ICYMI: 2022 Topics

Discover key takeaways from the 2022 Workforce Summit in Cincinnati, OH.

Sponsorships Available

Founding Partner $100,000

• Take the stage in the general session to provide the keynote introduction;
• 10×10 activation space to demo;
• Opportunity to be featured as a breakout session panelist or;
• 8 complimentary tickets to the event.

Platinum Sponsor $75,000

• Opportunity to have a 30-second video of your choice played in the general session;
• Opportunity to be featured as a breakout session panelist or host;
• 10×10 activation space to demo relevant workforce solutions;
• 6 complimentary tickets to the event.

Gold Sponsor $50,000

• 10×10 activation space to demo relevant technology solutions;
• 4 complimentary tickets to the event.

Silver Sponsor $25,000

• Recognition on all promotional materials, signage, digital event platform and event website;
• 2 complimentary tickets to the event.

Supporter Sponsor $15,000

• Recognition on all promotional materials, signage, digital event platform and event website;
• 1 complimentary ticket to the event.

Custom Sponsorship

Let the MI work with your team on a custom sponsorship proposal ranging from $5,000 – $100,000+. Contact Susan Courtney, Senior Manager of Partnerships.

All Sponsorships Include

• Recognition on all promotional materials, signage, digital event platform and event website;
• Option to distribute literature or other items to attendees.

Reserve your Sponsorship for the Summit Today!

Sponsorships are limited and available in a range of levels. Please contact us today to discuss a customized solution for your organization.

Past Sponsors