Be Part of the Story

The 2026 Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference brought together manufacturers, suppliers, industry experts, advanced technologies, and support services from across the Midwest for two days of learning, sharing and connecting.

 

Our theme, "Be Part of the Story," comes from our keynote speaker, Rob Alberino, VP of Content & Production for the Kansas City Chiefs. His keynote focused on the power of storytelling and how it can be used to create team chemistry, brand awareness, employee motivation and company pride. 

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The Conference Sessions featured 5 Session tracks - Leadership, Economic Playbook, Workforce, Operations & Innovation, and Marketing, all with 5 sessions in each track.

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The Trade Show floor included 154 Exhibitors, along with activities such as our I-Create interactive display area designed for 4th & 5th graders who joined us from surrounding school districts.