FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Loree Blue
Director of Marketing and Communications
NC State University Industry Extension Services
The North Carolina Manufacturing Partnership
lblue@ncsu.edu | 336-416-6595
The North Carolina Manufacturing Conference, MFGCON, will be held on April 14-15, 2026 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
The conference provides innovative ideas and resources that help manufacturers with market expansion, technology and advanced manufacturing, process optimization, workforce and supply chain issues.
Raleigh, North Carolina – September 15, 2025 – The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP), administered by NC State University Industry Extension Services and Business North Carolina Magazine are hosting the 2026 North Carolina Manufacturing Conference, MFGCON, on April 14-15, 2026, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Industry experts and manufacturing peers collaborate to provide a networking opportunity and present informative sessions for manufacturers. Conference attendees will receive resources, practical peer advice and industry knowledge to implement for immediate results.
Session topics include:
- Emerging Technology, Innovation and Business Growth
- Operations, Excellence and Continuous Improvement
- Workforce, from Hiring to Retiring
The two-day event begins on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 1 p.m. Day one includes a ceremony presenting the State Manufacturing Leadership Awards and a networking vendor showcase from 4:30-6:00 pm. On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the conference includes breakfast, lunch and informative sessions until 1:30 p.m.
MFGCON, The North Carolina Manufacturing Conference
April 14-15, 2026
Benton Convention Center, 301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Register to Attend
Registration is now open with an early registration discount.
Special pricing ends March 27, 2025
MANUFACTURERS: $175 (After March 27, 2026 – $225)
NON-MANUFACTURERS: $399 (After March 27. 2026 – $499)
Register at: ncstateies.com/MFGCONREG
For more information, visit the MFGCON website.
Contact Loree Blue, Director of Marketing and Communications, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES), at lblue@ncsu.edu.
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About North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP)
The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) is the state network in North Carolina for the national Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), which is part of the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). MEP is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing. NCMEP is administered by NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) and is joined by partners from the Economic Development Partnership of NC; the Polymers Center of Excellence; the Manufacturing Solutions Center; Hangar6; the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Industrial Solutions Lab; and NC State University Wilson College of Textiles.
About NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES)
NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) delivers comprehensive training, coaching and development programs tailored for a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, educational and research institutions, healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, defense contractors, aerospace, automotive, energy and government agencies.
An NC State University Industry Extension Services dedicated Regional Manager is available to assist in identifying and implementing customized solutions, tools, and resources designed to optimize your organization’s productivity, efficiency, quality and profitability.
About Business North Carolina Magazine
We do what nobody else does – cover one very special place, this state, and its economy, which is as diverse as the people who call it home. We produce quality, in-depth journalism, digging behind the news, delivering what we uncover in a manner that, though at times provocative, is always fair, accurate and thorough. Our job at Business North Carolina is to reflect reality and, in doing so, both enlighten and entertain our readers.
