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SC Manufacturing Conference & Expo
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Breaking Barriers. Building What’s Next.
The 2026 SC Manufacturing Conference & Expo is a premier event for manufacturers and service providers in the Southeast.
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Nov 4-5, 2026
Greenville Convention Center
1 Exposition Dr, Greenville, SC 29607
Tuesday, Nov 3:
- 1:10-1:40 PM— Panel: Safer, Smarter Plants: Using AI & Operational Data to Reduce Risk and Improve Compliance
- 1:50-2:20 PM— Panel: To Infinity and Beyond: AI, Automation & the Future of Manufacturing Operations
- 3:10-3:40 PM— Panel: “Hired, Fired or Promoted”: Leadership Strategies to Close the Manufacturing Skills Gap
- 3:50-4:20 PM— Real Manufacturing Success Stories, AI Implementations & Lessons Learned
- 4:30-6:30 PM— Exhibitor, Sponsor Networking and VIP Welcome Reception
Wednesday, Nov 4:
- 9:00-10:00 AM— Jake Hall Keynote: The Future of Manufacturing: Technology and the Workforce
- 10:00-12:00 PM—Expo Floor Hours
- 12:00-1:00 PM— Lunch, Operational Excellence in Manufacturing Awards
- 1:10-1:40 PM— How Manufacturers Are Actually Closing the Skills Gap
- 1:50-2:20 PM— Operating Through Tariffs, Cost Spikes & Supply Chain Disruption
- 2:30-3:00 PM— How Manufacturers Are Breaking the Reactive Cycle
- 3:00-4:00 PM—Expo Floor Hours
- 4:00-5:00 PM—Happy Hour: 2026 SC 500 Manufacturers List and the Automatic Connection
- 4:30-5:00 PM—Prize Giveaways
Thursday, Nov 5:
- 10:15-11:15 AM—SCBIZ Women in Manufacturing
- 11:25-12:25 PM—Roundtable
Who:
1400+ decision-makers in manufacturing, coming together to gain insights, make connections, and ignite business growth. This must-attend event will give you game-changing tactics to thrive.
Why:
The manufacturing industry is evolving. Be a part of the conversations and consideration for what’s next.
How:
Attend. Exhibit. Sponsor. There are many ways to get involved with us.
If you have questions about this awards event, please email [email protected]
To secure a booth or register for this event, visit www.scmanufacturingconference.com.
Keynote Speaker – Jake Hall
Jake Hall, known as the Manufacturing Millennial, is an advocate for manufacturing, automation, and skilled trades by helping revolutionize the way people and companies present through social media. With over 100,000 Followers and 250,000,000+ views on his content, he ignites conversations about the latest in manufacturing and automation to excite the current and future workforce about our industry.
To get more details on the event speakers, please visit: Speakers – South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo
