2026 'MADE in New Jersey’ Manufacturing Day
14th Annual 'MADE in NJ' Manufacturing Day
As New Jersey's premier manufacturing event, Manufacturing Day brings together manufacturers, suppliers, educators, students, legislators, and industry partners for a day dedicated to celebrating innovation, strengthening connections, and shaping the future of manufacturing in the Garden State.
This year's event carries special significance as NJMEP celebrates 30 years of serving New Jersey manufacturers while also recognizing America's 250th Anniversary. Together, these milestones provide an opportunity to reflect on the industry's legacy, celebrate its accomplishments, and look ahead to the next generation of manufacturing excellence.
Celebrating Manufacturing in New Jersey
National Manufacturing Day has long served as an opportunity to highlight the innovation, opportunity, and economic impact manufacturing brings to communities across the country. As a proud supporter of this national initiative, NJMEP remains committed to showcasing the strength of New Jersey manufacturing while inspiring the next generation of makers, problem-solvers, and industry leaders.
For NJMEP, every day is Manufacturing Day. Through workforce development, operational consulting, technology adoption, and industry advocacy, we proudly support manufacturers across the state and celebrate the people and organizations driving New Jersey's manufacturing economy forward.
Breakout Sessions:
1. AI & Automation in Manufacturing: From Strategy to Implementation
2. Funding Manufacturing Growth: Capital, Equipment, & Expansion
3. Scaling Manufacturing: Lessons from Life Sciences
4. Women in Manufacturing: Breaking Barriers & Building the Next Gen of Talent
This year's event carries special significance as NJMEP celebrates 30 years of serving New Jersey manufacturers while also recognizing America's 250th Anniversary. Together, these milestones provide an opportunity to reflect on the industry's legacy, celebrate its accomplishments, and look ahead to the next generation of manufacturing excellence.
Celebrating Manufacturing in New Jersey
National Manufacturing Day has long served as an opportunity to highlight the innovation, opportunity, and economic impact manufacturing brings to communities across the country. As a proud supporter of this national initiative, NJMEP remains committed to showcasing the strength of New Jersey manufacturing while inspiring the next generation of makers, problem-solvers, and industry leaders.
For NJMEP, every day is Manufacturing Day. Through workforce development, operational consulting, technology adoption, and industry advocacy, we proudly support manufacturers across the state and celebrate the people and organizations driving New Jersey's manufacturing economy forward.
Breakout Sessions:
1. AI & Automation in Manufacturing: From Strategy to Implementation
2. Funding Manufacturing Growth: Capital, Equipment, & Expansion
3. Scaling Manufacturing: Lessons from Life Sciences
4. Women in Manufacturing: Breaking Barriers & Building the Next Gen of Talent
Date and Time
Friday Oct 2, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:00 AM EDT
