Workforce in Focus

Now Open: Workforce Summit Call for Proposals

By MI NewsroomApril 25, 2025
Manufacturing facility with workers and conveyor belts processing boxes at The Manufacturing Institu.
Inside The Manufacturing Institute's industrial warehouse with workers managing packaging lines.

Join us for the Manufacturing Institute’s Fourth Annual Workforce Summit October 20–22, 2025 in Charlotte, NC. This year’s theme, “Manufacturing America’s Talent,” will bring together top minds in manufacturing and workforce development to explore solutions for today’s biggest talent challenges.

The 2025 Workforce Summit will spotlight innovative, employer-led workforce solutions that address the industry’s most pressing challenges. We are seeking proposals for breakout sessions that showcase proven strategies, such as:

  • Upskilling programs and frontline leadership training models

  • Cutting-edge training approaches for new technology adoption

  • Creative recruitment strategies and skills-based hiring

  • Impactful community partnerships for recruitment, training and retention

  • Building strong workplace culture

  • If you’ve got a story, strategy, or success to share, this is your moment to lead the conversation and help shape the future of manufacturing talent in the U.S.

Proposals for Summit sessions can be submitted here. Please reach out to Pooja Tripathi if you have any questions.