Manufacturing Women’s Leadership Conference 2026: Harness Influence

"The Women's Leadership Conference was overloaded with valuable content and impressive presenters. As a women in manufacturing, I left feeling empowered with so many ideas to bring to my own experience and employer. The conversation at this event was insightful, diverse, and meaningful - I wish it didn't have to end!"
— Conference attendee , 2025

How do you define success—and disrupt the status quo to reach it?

The Women’s Leadership Conference returns in 2026 with a bold call to action: define your vision, disrupt the barriers, and lead with purpose.

At this year’s gathering, building on our fierce connections and groundbreaking conversations in 2025, we’ll dive deeper into the complexities women face in manufacturing today—while also spotlighting the future we are actively influencing.

Attendees will sharpen their professional identity, gain insight from industry pioneers, and explore strategies to build equitable workplaces and resilient careers. With engaging keynotes, hands-on workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities, this conference is designed to help at every stage of your career advancement.

Whether you're leading a factory floor, steering corporate strategy, or entering your next leadership chapter, this is your space to grow, connect, and rise in a cross-functional setting.

What You Can Expect This Year:

Collaborative Sessions: Peer-led conversations on navigating power, influence, and impact in male-dominated environments in a mixed gender conversation.
Professional Matchmaking: Interest-based mini groups to get you closer to attendees that you haven’t met yet.
Truth-Driven Panels: Candid discussions with next-gen leaders reimagining what it means to lead today.
Curated Fun & Connection: Unwind with activities designed to help you recharge, connect, and enjoy the city with fellow attendees.

Group Tickets Available

We're continuing the opportunity for companies to sponsor multiple employees to attend. If this is of interest to you, please reach out to our events team.

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What's Included

The event is being held in-person, so attendees can take full advantage of the elevated opportunity to connect with fellow peers and experts in manufacturing. Registration fees includes meals and all-day refreshments on top of tactical programming and dedicated time to network.

Registration

Member registration: $1,350

Non-member registration: $1,500

Please review our Registration Policies prior to registering for the event. Attendees must currently work for a manufacturer to be eligible to attend.

Event Contact

If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to the Events team.

New Connection Opportunity

You’re constantly growing, and deserve a community to support you. This year, let us connect you with those who have similar interests. Fill out the form to the right with the details around what could be a helpful connection opportunity that we can facilitate at the conference.

Have another topical area of interest? We'd love to hear it! Write your suggestion while filling out the form.

The form should only be filled out by those attending. If you're not attending, submit feedback through an email to our event team.