Manufacturing’s Premier Workforce Event
Join us at the showcase event each year for anyone involved in manufacturing workforce development: the Manufacturing Institute’s Workforce Summit on Oct. 20-22 in Charlotte, NC. With a program and attendee base led by manufacturers and supported by education and community partners, the Workforce Summit is where the industry gathers to both showcase solutions and guide the next year’s focus areas.
With hundreds of thousands of open positions to fill on average each month for the past year, manufacturing in the United States faces a workforce crisis. This annual convening will elevate local and national talent solutions, amplify innovative training strategies and provide attendees with opportunities to explore community partnership models in action for our most persistent workforce challenges.
Join us at the Workforce Summit and be part of the movement to shape the future of manufacturing.
Manufacturing America’s Talent
This year’s theme, Manufacturing America’s Talent, highlights the urgent need for manufacturers to take action as they face shifting workforce expectations, economic uncertainty and rapid advances in technology. In this environment, collaboration is not optional – it is essential.
Monday, October 20, 2025 | The Westin Charlotte
2:00 pm – Registration
Come register and pick up your badge at Grand Promenade.
3:00 pm – Welcome
Welcome to the Workforce Summit 2025!
3:05 pm – Opening Remarks
TBA
3:25 pm – General Session
TBA
3:45 pm – Inside the Leadership Mindset: Executive Strategies for Workforce Success
Executive Strategies for Workforce Success
What does it take to cultivate a workforce that goes beyond simply performing job duties but instead innovates, grows and provides a competitive advantage? In this candid conversation, senior executives from Amatrol, Winton Machine, ABB Inc. and Trane Technologies reveal how their organizations are reimagining workforce strategy through initiatives that extend from the leadership suite to the manufacturing floor. From aligning culture with business outcomes to investing in retention through purpose and innovation, speakers will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how top manufacturers are shaping the future of talent. Expect bold insights, practical strategies and real-world applications you can use for your own workforce.
Paul Perkins, President, Amatrol
Lisa Winton, CEO, Winton Machine
Jason Green, Country HR Manager, U.S., ABB Inc.
Mairead Magner, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer,
Trane Technologies
4:30 pm – The Manufacturing Institute Overview
TBA
5:00 pm – Welcome Reception
TBA
6:20 pm – Reception Concludes
Thank you for joining the reception!
Registration Fees
- Early Bird Registration: $825 (available June 11 – July 15)
**Must register by July 15, 2025 EOD** - Standard Registration: $1,125 (after July 15)
**Registrations completed after July 15, 2025**
This fee covers all meeting sessions, meals functions and materials. Discounted registration is available through July 15, 2025. 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 Manufacturing Institute’s Workforce Summit.
