NEPIRC, Get Tickets: Annual Manufacturing Summit & Expo Summertime has its perks, but it’s good to plan for autumn so you won’t miss out. Northeastern Pennsylvania’s picturesque foliage is one draw for visitors to the region in October, but a popular attraction for many is the state’s largest and most impactful summit and networking event: Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY) Best Practices Summit & Expo hosted by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC). NEPIRC is excited to announce the theme of this year’s Manufacturing Day Best Practices Summit & Expo, Smart Manufacturing Starts Here: Your Path to AI, Robotics & Automation. Tickets, which start at $75, are available to attend this annual event that raises awareness of the region’s robust manufacturing, available career opportunities and the advanced technologies that drive industry on Friday, Oct. 3, at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. NEPIRC President/CEO Drew Mackie said, “At a time when innovation drives competitiveness, this conference is a must attend for manufacturers looking to take the first step into Industry 5.0. It’s not just about what’s next—it’s about what’s possible right now. Join us and discover how your business can be a part of the future of American manufacturing.” This year’s MFG Day keynote speaker Jake Hall, known as the “Manufacturing Millennial,” is on a mission to educate younger people by meeting them where they are—on social media. Hall will address the future of manufacturing, effective social media use for manufacturers and much more. Hall will also lead a breakout session entitled, “The Power of Social Media: What You Should Do.” Hall’s desire to influence the future workforce aligns closely with the goals of NEPIRC’s innovative Manufacturing Ambassador Dream Team initiative that increases high school and college student awareness of outstanding careers available within Pennsylvania’s advanced manufacturing field. Who should attend MFG Day? Mackie says that this event is ideal for manufacturing executives and decision makers; non-manufacturers who provide a service or product that benefits the manufacturing industry; economic development organizations; high school and college students; colleges/universities; manufacturing advocates and enthusiasts; government officials; technology, robotics and AI companies; northeastern Pennsylvania champions; and anyone who would like to learn more about the manufacturing industry or is considering a manufacturing career. If you want to learn from industry experts and connect with people who are making a difference in the manufacturing industry, then this is a must-attend event! This year’s MFG DAY will focus heavily on manufacturing technology, AI and automation. Visit www.nepirc.com/mfgday to purchase tickets. MFG DAY sponsorship opportunities are available but going quickly! If interested, visit www.nepirc.com/mfgday to learn more and complete and submit the confirmation form required to lock in sponsorship. Additionally, NEPIRC is proud to announce that InnoTek Computer Consulting of Bloomsburg is this year’s Presenting Sponsor. For more information or to purchase tickets, email Randy Yash at Randy@NEPIRC.com or visit NEPIRC’s Manufacturing Day webpage at www.NEPIRCMFGDAY.com.
Manufacturing Millennial to Headline NEPIRC’s Annual Manufacturing Day Best Practices Summit & Expo When younger generations think of manufacturing, many often picture dimly lit, dangerous and outdated work environments, but that is not a fair or accurate view of today’s manufacturing scene according to industry advocate Jake Hall, known as the “Manufacturing Millennial.” He is on a mission to educate younger people by meeting them where they are—on social media. Hall will address the future of manufacturing, effective social media use for manufacturers and much more when the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC) welcomes him as keynote speaker at its 2025 Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY) Best Practices Summit & Expo—the region’s largest manufacturing trade show and networking event of its kind—on Oct. 3, at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre. “We’re so excited to have Jake Hall as our MFG DAY keynote speaker addressing the topic of ‘The Future of Manufacturing: Technology and Workforce.’ Jake is an influential advocate for manufacturing, automation and skilled trades. His content is effective at educating the future workforce about the manufacturing industry, which is why we believe our Manufacturing Day attendees will be energized by his message and gain valuable insight,” said Chelsey Coslett-Traver, NEPIRC’s manager of marketing & stakeholder engagement. Considered one of the loudest voices in the industry and awarded by LinkedIn as the Top Voice in Robotics, Automation and Manufacturing, Hall is helping companies future-proof their businesses with technology and attract the workforce of tomorrow. Coslett-Traver said Hall is helping to revolutionize the way people and companies present through social media. With more than 100,000 followers and 150,000,000+ views on his content channels, Hall ignites conversations about the latest in manufacturing and automation to excite the current and future workforce about the manufacturing industry. Coslett-Traver added that Hall’s desire to influence the future workforce aligns closely with the goals of NEPIRC’s innovative Manufacturing Ambassador Dream Team initiative that increases high school and college student awareness of outstanding careers available within Pennsylvania’s advanced manufacturing field. She said Hall helps to reach the future workforce with programs like his “Discover Manufacturing” and MiCareerQuest, which introduce 20,000 high school students to manufacturing each year in west Michigan. In addition to delivering the keynote presentation, Hall will also lead a breakout session entitled, “The Power of Social Media: What You Should Do.” MFG DAY sponsorship opportunities are available but going quickly! If interested, visit www.nepirc.com/mfgday to learn more and complete and submit the confirmation form required to lock in sponsorship. Additionally, NEPIRC is proud to announce that InnoTek Computer Consulting of Bloomsburg is this year’s Presenting Sponsor. Tickets are also on sale and start at $75. If you want to learn from industry experts and connect with people who are making a difference in the manufacturing industry, then this is a must-attend event! This year’s MFG DAY will heavily focus on manufacturing technology, AI and automation. Visit www.nepirc.com/mfgday to purchase tickets. For more information, email Chelsey Coslett-Traver at Chelsey@NEPIRC.com or visit NEPIRC’s Manufacturing Day webpage at www.NEPIRCMFGDAY.com.
