Summit 2025

Proudly Celebrating the Spirit of Manufacturing in New Hampshire!

Summit Highlights:
8:00–9:00 a.m. Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Event Begins
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Networking Opportunities Throughout the Day:
Connect with industry professionals, suppliers, and thought leaders.

The Workforce Room:
This room will be a dedicated space where attendees can connect with experts on workforce development, talent acquisition, and training programs. Designed to address the pressing workforce challenges faced by manufacturers, this space will offer valuable resources.

AGENDA:
8:00–9:00 a.m. Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. The event kicks off with a welcome address from Tony Fernandez, NH MEP Center Director and President, followed by greetings and updates from State and Federal Officials.
9:30 a.m. Mark Manuel, The Manufacturing Ambassador “The AI Mindset Insights for Sales and Revenue Growth in Manufacturing”
10:15 to 11:00 a.m. Attendees can network, visit vendor tables and explore The Workforce Room
11:00 a.m. Workforce Panel:
Moderated by Chase Hagaman, Director of Economic Development, BEA Featuring:
   Joe Doiron, Director of Workforce Development, Office of Workforce Opportunity, BEA
   Janel Lawton, Director, Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Development, BEA
   Rich Lavers, Deputy Commissioner, NHES
   Roy VanGemert, Workforce Development Manager, NH MEP
11:45 a.m. Closing remarks from Tony Fernandez
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Final hour of networking and vendor visits
1:00 p.m. NH’s 23rd Annual Manufacturing and High Technology Summit concludes

*Agenda is subject to change. 8.26