Manufacturing Matters 2025

Manufacturing Matters, the region's largest annual event dedicated exclusively to manufacturers, is back for 2025.

Hosted by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) Southern Ontario—a key industry partner supporting manufacturers across the region, including Sarnia-Lambton - the event brings together over 800 manufacturing professionals and service providers for a day of networking, professional development, and industry connection.

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🗓️ Thursday, October 2, 2025
📍 RBC Place, 300 York St., London, Ontario
🕖 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM, with optional plant tours in the afternoon

Free to attend for manufacturers, but registration is required.

Event highlights include:

• Keynote address by Linda Hasenfratz, Executive Chair of the Board, Linamar Corporation
• Full breakfast and networking opportunities
• Breakout sessions on critical topics like AI in manufacturing, government funding, health & safety, labour law updates, and workforce development
• Business development showcase, where manufacturers can host a free booth to connect with potential Canadian customers and suppliers
• Afternoon facility tours at Abuma Mfg, Bosco & Roxy’s, and Starlim North America, with more sites to be announced (separate registration required)

This event presents a prime opportunity for Sarnia-area manufacturers to gain valuable insights, build connections, and enhance their profile within the national manufacturing ecosystem.

📩 Interested in attending, sponsoring or setting up a booth? Visit Manufacturing Matters 2025 on Eventbrite to register.

Manufacturing Matters 2025 is a valuable opportunity to connect Sarnia’s strengths with Canada’s broader manufacturing network and we’re proud to support local businesses in making the most of it.

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