Manufacturing Matters 2026
About this Event
2026 Manufacturing Matters Conference
The London Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the London Region Manufacturing Council are pleased to present Manufacturing Matters 2026.
Date and time:
Thursday, October 1, 2026, RBC Place London, 300 York St, London, ON N6B 1P8
Theme: Trade Diversification
Agenda:
8:15 AM Welcome & Introductions
- Jason Bates, Manager - EMC Southern Ont. & GM - London Region Manufacturing Council
Greetings
- Kapil Lakhotia, President & CEO, London Economic Development Corporation
- Mayor Josh Morgan, City of London
- London Hydro Update
8:30 AM Keynote Presentation
- To Be Announced
9:30 AM - Exhibitor Showcase – Manufacturers and service providers to manufacturers.
10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions (Sessions are 45 minutes followed by 10 minutes of Q&A)
SALON E
Cybersecurity Risk for Manufacturers and the Defense Sector
Presented by MNP Financial Group (Title and Speaker to be confirmed)
SALON F
AI Beyond the Hype
Presented by Evormore, CEO, Brock Rowlands Integrator, John Galbraith
SALON G
Funding Training Programs
Presented by EMC Canada, Tiffany Robbins
SALON H
How to Access the Mining Supply Chain
Presented by MineConnect
SALON J
Supply Agreement Pitfalls
Presented by Siskinds
11:15 AM
SALON F
Maximizing funding across Incentives and Tax Credits
Presented by Ryan, Speaker: Eric Pini, Director Client Services
SALON G
Accessing the Nuclear Supply Chain
Presented by Bruce Power
SALON H
Shift Happens: Smarter Recruiting for Manufacturing
Presented by HR Ladder, Wendy MacIntyre
SALON J
Roadmap to Becoming a Supplier to the Defense Sector
Presented by the Ontario Defense Association, Heather Pilot
12:15 PM Event Concludes
Optional Afternoon Plant Tours – To Be Announced
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Exhibitors:
- 6S Software Inc. (Shiftworx)
- ADJ Industries
- ALLUKRA — Ukrainian Pierogies Inc.
- Boilersmith Ltd.
- BW Packaging
- Central Machine & Marine
- DAIFUKU Manufacturing Canada Corporation
- Easy Way
- EmployNext/Serco
- EVM Group
- EXI-Plast Custom Moulding
- Fischer Canada
- Givens Engineering
- Global Stamping
- H&H Wood Products
- Hudson Entry & Automation Inc.
- Hydmech Canada Corp.
- Ionic Automation
- ITEC Group
- J-Tech Design LTD.
- Jones Health Care
- KNK Mechanical
- London Regional Employment Services
- Mac Weld
- Militex Coatings
- Minuteman Press International
- Miura Canada
- MPI Solutions
- Purifics
- Ramsden Industries Limited
- SLEEGERS
- Tiercel Technology
- Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc.
- TrueLight Machine Vision Solutions Inc.
- Western Continuing Studies
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Agenda
🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Welcome & Introductions
Host: Jason Bates, Manager, EMC Southern Ont.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Keynote Presentation
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Exhibitor Showcase Manufacturers and service providers to manufacturers
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Concurrent Sessions (Sessions are 45 minutes followed by 10 minutes of Q&A)
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
🕑: 12:15 PM
Conclusion
🕑: 01:00 PM
Plant Tours
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 113.00
