Call for Speakers

This is a pivotal moment for American manufacturing.

As reshoring accelerates and demand for skilled trades grows, collaboration between industry, education, and policy leaders has never been more critical.

We are seeking dynamic, forward-thinking speakers who are shaping the future of American manufacturing and skilled trades. We invite you to help lead the conversation.

Submit your proposal and be part of shaping the future of manufacturing in America.

We welcome proposals from:

  • Manufacturing executives and plant leaders
  • Workforce development and training providers
  • Education leaders (K–12, community college, university, technical)
  • Defense and government partners
  • Economic development professionals
  • Industry innovators and technology providers
  • Apprenticeship and credentialing leaders
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Call for Speakers: Share Your Expertise at the 2026 Build Freedom Summit

We’re inviting visionary leaders to help shape one of the nation’s most important conversations on manufacturing, workforce development, and national security.

If your work is advancing innovation, strengthening the Defense Industrial Base, or building the workforce of tomorrow, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your speaker application for consideration.

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