Manufacturing’s Premier Workforce Event

Join us at the Manufacturing Institute’s annual Workforce Summit on Oct. 16-18 in Atlanta, GA. The Workforce Summit is a one-of-a-kind gathering of the brightest minds, innovative leaders and industry experts who are passionate about shaping the future of manufacturing. Our national employer-led conference will focus on elevating innovative solutions to address key workforce development challenges and opportunities facing modern manufacturing.

Focus areas include:
– Attraction & Retention Strategies
– Training & Skills Development
– Workforce Research & Insights
– Industry Perception

… and more

Join us at the Workforce Summit and be part of the movement to shape the future of manufacturing.

Together, let’s explore and source innovative solutions for skills, people and processes that will drive success in our industry. 

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What You’ll Learn

The Manufacturing Institute’s Workforce Summit will feature professionals from leading companies and thought leaders who are experts on new and innovative practices in the workforce development space. Attendees will hear directly from companies on real-world, collaborative, solutions-oriented approaches that they have established to address workforce challenges and opportunities in modern manufacturing. This year, we have curated a program specifically designed to address workforce solutions for skills, people and processes.

What to Expect at the Summit: Collaboration. Expertise. Opportunities. Solutions.

With more than 800,000 open positions to fill on average each month for the past year, manufacturing in the United States faces a workforce crisis. The MI is leading the effort to convene key stakeholders within the manufacturing workforce ecosystem to address these challenges at our flagship annual event.

At the Workforce Summit, employers can connect with education professionals, community partners and subject matter experts to learn from one other and discover tangible solutions geared toward the manufacturing industry to close the skills gap, and attract, train and retain workers.

Ecosystem of Stakeholders

Workforce development requires an entire ecosystem of diverse stakeholders to be successful. The Workforce Summit will be an opportunity for the entire ecosystem to collaborate and learn from each other. Individuals who should attend include manufacturing leaders from operations, human resources, and workforce development roles, economic development and association professionals, education and training providers, government officials and community partners

Atlanta, Georgia

Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead

The Workforce Summit will take place in October 2023 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. We are pleased to share that hotel rooms for the special event are available at a discounted rate at $229/night + taxes and fees for event attendees.

The cut-off date for reservations at the negotiated MI Workforce Summit rate is September 25, 2023; however, once the block is full (which may happen before the cut-off date), group rate and hotel availability are not guaranteed. Registrants are responsible for making and canceling their own hotel room reservations. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.

Book a Reservation

Book a reservation online or call (404) 237-1234 and reference the MI 2023 Workforce Summit.

Reserve YOUR ROOM

Hotel Cancellation Policy

Reservations can be canceled up to 72 hours prior to arrival without penalty. However, if you cancel within 72 hours of your scheduled arrival, a cancellation fee equal to one night’s room revenue will be charged.

Contact Information

For hotel questions or assistance, please contact Brian James at [email protected].

Registration Fees

Early Bird Registration: $825
**Must register by August 15th, 2023** DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 22

Discounted Registration: $925
**Must register by Sept 12th, 2023**


Standard Registration: $1,125
**Registrations completed after Sept 12th, 2023**

REGISTER

This fee covers all meeting sessions, meals functions and materials. Discounted registration is available through September 12, 2023. Registrations after this date will incur the standard registration fee of $1,125. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in registering a group to attend the MI Workforce Summit.

Secure Your 2023 Sponsorship Now!

The MI Workforce Summit is the annual flagship event for The Manufacturing Institute, the 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers.

• Target audience of 350-500 professionals representing employers, MEPs, state workforce agencies, economic development agencies, educators, and students from across the country.

The MI is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with the resources necessary to solve the industry’s toughest challenges. This high-energy and action-packed event will highlight best practices and thought leadership driving the industry to a diverse set of stakeholders that are interested in manufacturing workforce solutions for today and tomorrow.

With multiple opportunities to educate attendees about your products and services, discuss challenges and solutions, showcase thought leadership, connect with attendees, build relationships, and generate opportunities with the workforce audience, you are guaranteed to see results.