February 7, 2018 (7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

The Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) will present the GEARING UP CONFERENCE and 2018 ANNUAL MEETING on Wednesday, February 7, at the Oasis Convention Center in Springfield. This one-day event will provide businesses and professionals direct interactive opportunities with manufacturing executives and management.

Gearing Up Conference & 2018 Annual Meeting will consist of:

  • Executive Breakfast
  • Keynote presentations
  • Annual Membership Meeting
  • Introduction of the 2018 MAM Board of Directors
  • Gearing Up Expo
  • Networking opportunities
  • Breakfast and lunch buffets
  • All-day refreshments
  • Door prizes and giveaways
  • Play2Win grand prize

Who can attend?

  • Manufacturing Executives – CEOs, COOs, CFOs, GMs, Presidents and business owners
  • Plant managers
  • Human resources and safety managers
  • Project supervisors
  • Communications and marketing managers
  • Business development experts
  • Engineers and more.
All sponsorship, booths, exhibits, displays and presentations must be relevant to and focus on the manufacturing industry. Eligibility requirements may apply to door prizes, giveaways, drawings and/or the MAM Play2Win grand prize.

Manufacturers are talking about our Summit & Expo...

What did you like the best...
Keynote was AWESOME! The conference was relevant and timely, loved the entire program
- Anonymous Attendee
What was the most valuable 
Very insightful comments on manufacturing and recommendations for ensuring we remain vital to our manufacturing core and history.
​- Anonymous Member
​What did you like the best....
Having the ability to connect with other manufacturers and leaders.
- Anonymous Attendee

Registration Fees

Registration includes admission into the Executive Breakfast, breakfast buffet, 2018 Annual Meeting, Keynote presentation, lunch buffet, Gearing Up Expo, afternoon special presentations and the social hour. To register as an exhibitor,please see the Summit Sponsorship Opportunities section.

  • Early Bird
  • November 30 & Before
  • $77 Member/Partner
  • $99 Non-member
  • Regular
  • Dec 1 - Jan 16
  • $87 Member/Partner
  • $109 Non-member

Special Table of 6 Pricing

  • Early Bird
  • November 30 & Before
  • $420 Member/Partner
  • $520 Non-member

  • Regular
  • Dec 1 - Feb 7
  • $480 Member/Partner
  • $580 Non-member
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