MFG Works Summit 2025 - Call for Presentations

We invite you to submit a proposal for the 2025 Manufacturing Works Summit. This year’s summit will focus on the most pressing workforce and HR challenges in the manufacturing industry. Please complete the questionnaire below to have your presentation considered for inclusion in the event.

Location: University of Pittsburgh Alumni Hall (4227 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260)
Date: May 13, 2025

Call for presentations due by November 14, 2024.
Selections for presentations will be made by January 2025.

For any questions or additional information, please contact:
Scott Dietz: sdietz@catalystconnection.org
Dave Rea: drea@catalystconnection.org

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* 1. Full Name:
(Please enter your full name.)

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* 2. Email Address:
(Please enter your primary email address.)

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* 3. Phone Number:
(Please provide a phone number where you can be reached.)

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* 4. Organization Name:
(Please enter the full name of your organization.)

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* 5. Organization Website:
(Please provide the link to your organization’s website.)

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* 6. Brief Description of Organization:
(In a few sentences, describe your organization.)

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* 7. Organization Type:
(Please select the category that best describes your organization.)

Manufacturing Company

Economic Development Organization

Non-Manufacturing Company

College/University

K-12 School

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Preferred Presentation Format:
(Please select the format of your presentation.)

Solo presenter

Panel discussion

Small group interactive activity

Fireside chat/interview

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Presentation Topic:
(Please choose the primary topic your presentation will address.)

Talent Attraction, Recruiting, and Retention Strategies

Workforce Development and Internal Career Pathways

Leadership Development and Succession Planning

Workplace Flexibility, Work-Life Balance, and Burnout Prevention

Human Resources Technology and AI in HR

Employee Engagement, Performance Management, and Retention

Health, Safety, and Well-being in Manufacturing

Employer Branding

Generational Workforce and Team Building Challenges

HR Traditional Services (benefits, payroll systems, etc.)

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* 10. Presentation Abstract (100 words):
(Provide a concise summary of your presentation.)

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* 11. Detailed Presentation Description (500 words max):
(Offer a more detailed explanation of the content and key takeaways from your presentation.)

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* 12. Relevance to Conference Attendees:
(Explain how your presentation will provide value to those attending the summit.)

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* 13. Learning Objectives:
(List the key learning outcomes attendees will gain from your presentation.)

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* 14. Cutting-edge Practices or Technologies:
(Describe any innovative technologies or best practices that will be highlighted.)

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* 15. If you are not from a manufacturing company, will you be co-presenting with a manufacturer or highlighting a success story from a manufacturer?

Yes

If yes, what is the name of the manufacturer?

MFG Works Summit 2025 - Call for Presentations

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* 1. Full Name:(Please enter your full name.)

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* 2. Email Address:(Please enter your primary email address.)

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* 3. Phone Number:(Please provide a phone number where you can be reached.)

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* 4. Organization Name:(Please enter the full name of your organization.)

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* 5. Organization Website:(Please provide the link to your organization’s website.)

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* 6. Brief Description of Organization:(In a few sentences, describe your organization.)

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* 7. Organization Type:(Please select the category that best describes your organization.)

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* 8. Preferred Presentation Format:(Please select the format of your presentation.)

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* 9. Presentation Topic:(Please choose the primary topic your presentation will address.)

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* 10. Presentation Abstract (100 words):(Provide a concise summary of your presentation.)

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* 11. Detailed Presentation Description (500 words max):(Offer a more detailed explanation of the content and key takeaways from your presentation.)

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* 12. Relevance to Conference Attendees:(Explain how your presentation will provide value to those attending the summit.)

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* 13. Learning Objectives:(List the key learning outcomes attendees will gain from your presentation.)

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* 14. Cutting-edge Practices or Technologies:(Describe any innovative technologies or best practices that will be highlighted.)

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* 15. If you are not from a manufacturing company, will you be co-presenting with a manufacturer or highlighting a success story from a manufacturer?

* 1. Full Name:
(Please enter your full name.)

* 2. Email Address:
(Please enter your primary email address.)

* 3. Phone Number:
(Please provide a phone number where you can be reached.)

* 4. Organization Name:
(Please enter the full name of your organization.)

* 5. Organization Website:
(Please provide the link to your organization’s website.)

* 6. Brief Description of Organization:
(In a few sentences, describe your organization.)

* 7. Organization Type:
(Please select the category that best describes your organization.)

* 8. Preferred Presentation Format:
(Please select the format of your presentation.)

* 9. Presentation Topic:
(Please choose the primary topic your presentation will address.)

* 10. Presentation Abstract (100 words):
(Provide a concise summary of your presentation.)

* 11. Detailed Presentation Description (500 words max):
(Offer a more detailed explanation of the content and key takeaways from your presentation.)

* 12. Relevance to Conference Attendees:
(Explain how your presentation will provide value to those attending the summit.)

* 13. Learning Objectives:
(List the key learning outcomes attendees will gain from your presentation.)

* 14. Cutting-edge Practices or Technologies:
(Describe any innovative technologies or best practices that will be highlighted.)