Manufacturing Matters 2026

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London Economic Development Corporation in partnership with London Region Manufacturing Council are pleased to present Manufacturing Matters

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.

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 Evermore, CEO, Brock Rowlands Integrator, John Galbraith

SALON G

To Be Announced

SALON H

How to Access the Mining Supply Chain

Presented by Mine Connect

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
  • Boilersmith Ltd.
  • Central Machine & Marine
  • 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
  • Ramsden Industries Limited
  • SLEEGERS
  • Tiercel Technology

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