September 24, 2025 (Wednesday)
Set-up: 12 PM – 3 PM
Vendors set up exhibits and booths for the tradeshow.
Attendees: Vendors and exhibitors only
Networking Mixer: 3 PM – 5 PM (Cash Bar)
An opportunity for vendors to meet, exchange ideas, and form potential business relationships before the public event.
Attendees: Vendors and exhibitors only
September 25, 2025 (Thursday)
Main Event – Open to the Public
Time: 10 AM – 7 PM
Who Should Attend:
Manufacturers (bring marketing employees or those most knowledgeable about your company), Jackson community members, business leaders, potential customers, suppliers, and public attendees curious about local manufacturing.
Exhibit Hall:
Explore local manufacturers’ exhibits showcasing products and services.
Attendees: Public, manufacturers, business representatives
September 26, 2025 (Friday)
Student Showcase for 11th and 12th Graders of Michigan
Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Who Should Attend:
Marketing employees or those knowledgeable about your company, as well as HR representatives for potential talent recruitment.
Attendees: High school students, educators, career counselors
Student-Focused Exhibits:
Interactive booths for students to learn about different manufacturing processes and career opportunities.
Networking with HR Representatives:
Students will have the chance to meet with HR professionals from local manufacturers to discuss internships, apprenticeships, and career pathways. If the students have a resume, tell them to bring it! Employers at the tradeshow get excited when students bring resumes, and it’s a great chance to stand out and start networking.
Tradeshow Highlights
Breakout Sessions for Vendors (Location: Tremaine Room)
Workforce Development in Manufacturing
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Automation & Robotics
Time: 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Cybersecurity in Manufacturing
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Best Practices in Supply Chain Management
Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Sustainability/Green Energy in Manufacturing
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
