AGENDA
Our 2-day Trade Show & Conference features 3 Keynote Presentations, 25 Breakout Conference Sessions and a variety of additional networking and connecting opportunities! Session speakers and descriptions will be announced soon.
Monday, February 24th
PRE-CONFERENCE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS!
3:30PM - 5:30PM
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Chris Luecke and Drew "The MFG"
Crowe are two St. Louis natives
shaking things up in the
manufacturing industry.
Both getting their start on the
shop floor and in the field, they
now focus on shining the spotlight
on the companies, people and
products made right here in our
country, while sharing the incredible
opportunities this industry has to
offer with the next generation
of workforce.
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Chris is the host of the Manufacturing Happy Hour Podcast, one of the largest manufacturing-focused podcasts out there. Every week he sits down with owners, leaders and subject matter experts to discuss the
latest industry topics and trends.
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Drew is the face and force behind the New American Manufacturing Renaissance, an organization focused on providing access and awareness to 21st Century Manufacturing Skills for underserved communities and students. He travels around the country sharing his story of how manufacturing saved him and altered the course of his future.
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Join us, Chris and Drew for a pre-conference Networking
Happy Hour with fellow attendees and exhibitors!
Manufacturing Happy Hour LIVE
w/ Chris Luecke & Drew Crowe
Trade Show Exhibit Floor
In partnership with Springfield Business Journal and Presenting Sponsor, Higginbotham, we are excited to have the 2025 Coolest Things Made in the Ozarks Award Ceremony as part of our Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference!
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Sixteen products manufactured across southwest Missouri will be selected for inclusion in these awards. These products are chosen to represent the diversity in our manufacturing community and showcase the best of Ozarks ingenuity and impact. In addition, an award will be given for Plant Manager of the Year.
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For more information and
to register to attend,
Join us for networking, hors d'oeuvres and a fun event.
The Coolest Things Made in the Ozarks is hosted by the Springfield Business Journal in Partnership with
the Missouri Association of Manufacturers,
and does require a separate registration.
There will be a big announcement regarding the
2026 Event.
Tuesday, February 25th
7:00AM - 5:00PM
9:00AM - 5:00PM
REGISTRATION OPEN
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN TO ATTENDEES
8:00 - 9:00AM
Opening Keynote: Chris Luecke & Drew Crowe
Conference
Tracks
Track Sponsors
10:30 - 11:20AM
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Lunch Keynote:
Alex Demczak
Alex Demczak is an inspiring speaker, author and entrepreneur that challenges businesses, schools and Teams to maximize their potential and make a difference.
1:30 - 2:20PM
3:30 - 4:20PM
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Reception, Dinner, Keynote Presentation & MO MFG HoF Ceremony | Ballroom
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Reception and Dinner
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Keynote Presentation: Rudy Ruettiger
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Missouri Manufacturers Hall of Fame Ceremony
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Class of 2025 Induction​
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​Nominations are OPEN, click here!
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Keynote: Rudy Ruettiger
Class of 2025 Induction Ceremony
Wednesday, February 26th
7:30AM - 1:30PM
8:00AM - 1:30PM
REGISTRATION OPEN
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN TO ATTENDEES
Conference
Tracks
Track Sponsors
Leadership
Economic Playbook
Workforce/HR
Operations & Innovation
Marketing
9:00 - 9:50AM
10:30 - 11:20AM
12:00 - 1:30PM
Lunch & Event Wrap-Up
Session times, topics and speakers are subject to change.
Reserve Your Room!
The Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel provides attendees, exhibitors and sponsors exceptional accommodation for the 2025 Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference.
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Book by January 25, 2025 to receive the event discount rate!
Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel​
200 East Main St, Branson, MO 65616