Events

2025 State of Manufacturing Expo & Conference sponsored by

What’s more fun than a one-day Manufacturing Expo and Conference? A TWO-DAY Manufacturing Expo & Conference!

Join ARMA on Oct. 1 & 2 for the 2025 State of Manufacturing Expo & Conference at the Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock. This event is open to the public with a focus on creating career opportunities for transitioning service members, spouses, and veterans. 

The two-day event, sponsored by PNC,  will feature an expo providing an opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers to network, create connections, showcase, and learn about the latest technologies, innovations, products, and services in Central Texas.

In addition, the conference will bring together an all-star lineup of panels and presentations of industry thought leaders to explore the pressing issues facing Central Texas manufacturers with a special industry focus on aerospace and space.

More than 100 employers will be at this timely event, with markers on the booths of companies that focus on hiring veterans. The free event will include organizations serving the MilVet community including the Texas Veterans Network powered by Combined Arms, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Veterans Commission, NextOp, and Forward March Inc. 

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• A 60% off discounted room block is provided at the Kalahari Resort. Stay overnight!
• Women in Manufacturing networking brunch
• A dedicated workforce development section is designed to spark innovation and collaboration around talent development in Central Texas manufacturing.
• These workforce micro-sessions will bring together industry leaders, educational partners from K–12 through college, and workforce specialists to share best practices, explore emerging solutions, and connect employers with resources to attract, train, and retain top talent
• Dedicated focus on transitioning active duty service members, spouses, and veterans to introduce them to career pathways in advanced manufacturing. Markers on booths of companies that hire veterans.
• Happy hour and dinner social opportunities - Let the fun begin!!
• Expo attendance is free!

EVENT DETAILS

DATE & TIME:

Wed. Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m

Thurs. Oct. 2, 9 a.m. – noon Dedicated MilVet Day - Light Breakfast Served

LOCATION: Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

• Craig Morgan, Mayor of Round Rock
• Dave Porter, Central Texas Space Port Development Corporation
• Norman Garza, Jr., Executive Director of Texas Space Commission
• Shey Sabripour, Founder, CEO, CesiumAstro
• Brad Morrison,,U.S. Air Force and Texas Space Commission Board Member
• Tim Shinbara, Chief Strategy Office, Blue Forge Alliance
• Deepesh Chouhan, North American Segment Leader, Nvidia
• Lisa Shimkat, U.S. Small Business Administration
• Dave Capkovitz, Founder, EBITDA Growth Systems
• Carrie Hines, President & CEO, American Small Manufacturers Coalition
• MORE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS TO COME!!!

CLICK HERE to reserve a room at Kalahari for 60% off using ARMA’s discounted room rate.