Discover the Future of Making Things – Right Here in Virginia!
Why AM²? Why Here?
Join us at Virginia’s Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials (AM²) Hub Conference—an event designed to connect and grow the region’s manufacturing ecosystem and spark conversations that answer exactly those questions.
What to Expect:
Connect with industry leaders who are leveraging additive manufacturing and advanced materials to transform how they design, create, and innovate. Hear firsthand how these technologies are creating real-world impact—and where they think opportunity is headed next.
Explore the real challenges facing manufacturers today—from tech adoption to workforce gaps—and get practical insights through expert 1-on-1 sessions and collaborative peer breakouts.
Go Behind the Scenes of Innovation at Virginia Tech
As part of the conference experience, attendees will have the opportunity to tour several of Virginia Tech’s innovative research facilities. These guided visits offer a closer look at the labs leading advancements in additive manufacturing and advanced materials, including:
Whether you’re a manufacturer, policy maker, or industry cheerleader, this is the moment to connect, collaborate, and push forward the future of manufacturing.
Don’t miss it. The future is being built here.
Evening reception to follow. More details will be shared following registration.
Registration is coming soon.
In collaboration with the AM² Conference, join us on September 16th and 17th for the Future Manufacturing Workforce Workshop at The Inn at Virginia Tech.
Register here.
This is not a sit-and-listen session—we’re asking for your voice to help identify real workforce needs and guide the development of a white paper that will directly inform Virginia Tech’s curriculum. Your input matters, and your participation will help ensure we create programs that truly prepare students for tomorrow’s challenges. We need your voice. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this important conversation—we’re shaping a document, and your perspective is essential.
By convening industry and federal partners for critical discussions, we’re ensuring that future manufacturing engineers have the interdisciplinary skill set to meet ever-evolving industry needs.
Throughout the workshop, we will:
Define Today’s Workforce — Identify current manufacturing jobs, required skills, and hiring challenges.
Shape the Future — Discuss the skills and competencies needed for the next generation of manufacturing jobs.
Gain Insights — Hear from keynote speaker Matthew Sermon on defense industry manufacturing workforce needs.
Expand Our Network — Connect with peers and industry leaders at an evening social.
Engage in Collaboration — Participate in an interactive workshop, followed by dinner at Lane Stadium.
Explore Innovation — Tour Virginia Tech’s cutting-edge manufacturing research facilities, meet with faculty and student researchers, and tour MELD Manufacturing facilities.
September 16: Full day workshop, with dinner at the University Club overlooking Lane Stadium.
September 17: Half day, including research presentations and additional lab tours.
