2027 Georgia Manufacturing Summit

Georgia's Largest Manufacturing 
Leadership Event

40+ Exhibitors  -  20+ Manufacturing Leaders & Industry Experts 
One Company Per Industry Exhibitor Model

 
One Day That Can Change Your Business.

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Join plant managers, owners, CEOs, operations leaders and manufacturing professionals from across Georgia for a full day of networking, education and business development.

For more than 18 years, the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance has connected manufacturers across Georgia through plant tours, educational programs and networking events.

The Summit is the culmination of those relationships.

Over 500 manufacturing professionals from across the Southeast are expected to attend GMA's capstone event of the year.   Learn best business practices and make face-to-face connections with manufacturers, customers, and suppliers.  20 top Industry experts will lead educational panels and you will hear from our outstanding Keynote Speakers.

Manufacturing A Better Bottom Line

Where IT Meets the Plant Floor: The Realities of Securing Operational Technology

Legal Landmines in Manufacturing: What Georgia Leaders Need to Know Now

The High-Performance Plant: Leadership, Culture & Continuous Improvement

Winning More Business: AI, Marketing & Relationship Strategies That Drive Growth

Meet The Speakers

Morning Keynote

Automation in Manufacturing: From Cages to Collaboration

Brandon Seadorf

Director of Manufacturing — PAI Manufacturing

Automation is changing what happens on the plant floor — but the opportunity goes far beyond replacing manual tasks.

Brandon Seadorf will share how manufacturers can use robotics and automation to improve efficiency, quality, ergonomics, and workplace culture while allowing employees to focus on higher-value work.

Featured Lunch Panel

Georgia Manufacturing Workforce Forum

Building the Workforce We Need

Presented by TRC Talent Solutions

Georgia manufacturing leaders are dealing with the same challenge: How do we build the workforce we need to compete and grow?

This featured panel brings together leaders from manufacturing, workforce development, and technical education for a practical discussion about recruiting, developing, and retaining Georgia's manufacturing workforce.

Moderator:
Travis Almy — TRC Talent Solutions

Panelists:
Greg Powell -- ALCON
Mary Johnson -- KIA Georgia
Tyson Baker — Infinity Building Solutions
Mark Peevy — Chief of Staff, Technical College System of Georgia

   RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE for 2026!

AGENDA:

7:00 am      Registration Opens

8:00 am      Networking / Exhibits
8:30 am      Breakfast and Morning Keynote
                     Brandon Seadorf - PAI Manufacturing

Automation in Manufacturing:  From Cages to Collaboration

10:30 am    Educational Sessions / Exhibits

12:30 pm    Lunch and Afternoon General Session

Georgia Manufacturing Workforce Forum
Building the Workforce We Need

Presented by TRC Talent Solutions

The general session concludes at 2:30. The exhibit hall will be open until 3:00 

2:30 pm      BONUS - Educational Sessions / Exhibits
4:00 pm      Closing Remarks

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You'll Leave With

• New manufacturing relationships

• Ideas you can implement immediately

• Supplier connections

• Workforce strategies

• Sales opportunities

• Manufacturing best practices

Build Relationships That Matter

Every break...

Breakfast...

Lunch...

Exhibit Hall...

Educational Sessions...

...are intentionally designed to help manufacturers connect with manufacturers.

TICKETS INCLUDE:     

Breakfast & Lunch Buffet, and Keynote Presentations, Access to all Exhibits and Educational Sessions

General Admission:

$250 per person GMA Member pricing ENDS 8/31/2026

$300 per person - Non-GMA Member MANUFACTURER ONLY

REGISTER TODAY!