Arkansas Manufacturing Showcase

Arkansas Manufacturing Showcase
October 1–2, 2025 | Little Rock, AR

Get ready for the first-ever Arkansas Manufacturing Showcase — a dynamic, two-day event designed to highlight the best of Arkansas manufacturing. Whether you’re looking to exhibit your products, connect with fellow industry leaders, or stay ahead of the curve on innovation, this is the event you can’t afford to miss.

Who Should Attend?
This event is built for Arkansas manufacturing leaders, as well as vendors and suppliers of equipment, materials, and services that support the manufacturing ecosystem. If you make, move, or improve products in Arkansas, this event is for you.

What to Expect:

Exhibitor Booths: Open the afternoon of Oct. 1 and all day Oct. 2, this is your chance to show off the products, tools, and solutions that keep Arkansas manufacturing running strong. All booths include two registrations.

Pre-Conference Workshop (Oct. 1, afternoon): LeanWorks: Lean In Action Get ready to roll up your sleeves in this hands-on Lean Lab experience! This workshop blends energy, strategy, and problem-solving as you journey through the fundamentals of lean thinking:

*Kick things off with the classic Supply Chain Beer Game, where chaos and collaboration collide

*Build understanding with a quick, engaging intro to Lean principles

*Get hands-on with TWI basics using the Fire Underwriter’s Knot

*Wrap up with Toyota Kata-style problem-solving in the Classroom Puzzle Challenge

This experience is fast-paced, practical, and team-driven—perfect for both beginners and experienced leaders looking to refresh their lean mindset.

Conference Day (Oct. 2): A full day of expert panels, breakout sessions, and peer learning focused on workforce development, technology trends, and supply chain resilience.

Fireside Chat & Happy Hour (Oct. 1, evening): Automation Without Alienation: how to introduce new tech without losing your people. Manufacturing peers discussing smart automation while keeping people-first and discussing success and learnings from implementing automation.

Whether you're a manufacturer looking to showcase your capabilities, or a solution provider with products that improve efficiency or cut costs, this is your platform to shine.

Registration:

• Early Bird (through Aug. 31): $150 (includes pre-conference fireside chat & happy hour)
• Regular (after Aug. 31): $175 (includes pre-conference fireside chat & happy hour)
• Optional Add-On: LeanWorks: Lean In Action – $50 (Held the afternoon of Oct. 1. Limited space available—reserve your spot early!)

Refund Policy: Refunds are allowed up to 16 days prior to the event. Refunded attendees will get a refund for the cost of their ticket minus Eventbrite's charge for their ticketing fees.

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RESERVE YOUR BOOTH!

All booths include two registrations.

Booth space preference is given to manufacturers.

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SPONSOR THIS EVENT!

Sponsorships offer unique opportunities to showcase your brand, position your company as a thought leader, and connect directly with decision-makers in Arkansas’ manufacturing sector.

Whether you’re looking to grow your customer base, launch a new product, or support industry innovation—this is your moment.

For information about available sponsorships, please contact Joel Gordon at

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Host or Publisher AEDC- Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions