# Event Details - **Event Name**: Manufacturing Matters 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 am – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: London Economic Development Corporation in partnership with London Region Manufacturing Council are pleased to present Manufacturing MattersAbout this Event2026 Manufacturing Matters ConferenceThe London Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the London Region Manufacturing Council are pleased to present Manufacturing Matters 2026.Date and time:Thursday, October 1, 2026, RBC Place London, 300 York St, London, ON N6B 1P8Manufacturing Matters is a must attend, half day conference for manufacturers and service providers. Delegates will learn valuable information from industry leaders, keynote speakers and peer-to-peer networking. The conference will deliver essential advice applicable to all manufacturers in the London region.This is a FREE event for manufacturers, but registration is required!Non-manufacturers are invited to attend for a nominal fee of $113Theme: Trade DiversificationAgenda:8:15 AM Welcome & IntroductionsJason Bates, Manager - EMC Southern Ont. & GM - London Region Manufacturing CouncilGreetingsKapil Lakhotia, President & CEO, London Economic Development CorporationMayor Josh Morgan, City of LondonLondon Hydro Update8:30 AM Keynote PresentationHeather Damaren, P.Eng. - Director Manufacturing - Canada Operations; General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada9:30 AM - Exhibitor Showcase – Manufacturers and service providers to manufacturers.10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions (Sessions are 45 minutes followed by 10 minutes of Q&A)SALON ECyber Trends in Canadian ManufacturingPresented by MNP; Speaker: Eugene Ng This session will review recent cyber security attacks affecting manufacturing organizations in Canada and examine the latest threat trends including the latest in social engineering tactics and techniques. The session will also discuss evolving cybersecurity expectations and requirements from regulators, customers, insurers, and supply chain partners. Drawing on current threat intelligence and observed attack patterns, the presentation will also help outline practical recommendations to reduce cyber risk.SALON FAI Beyond the HypePresented by Evormore, CEO, Brock Rowlands Integrator, John GalbraithSALON GFunding Training ProgramsPresented by EMC Canada, Tiffany RobbinsSALON HHow to Access the Mining Supply ChainPresented by MineConnectSALON JSupply Agreement PitfallsPresented by Siskinds11:15 AMSALON FMaximizing funding across Incentives and Tax CreditsPresented by Ryan, Speaker: Eric Pini, Director Client ServicesSALON GTBASALON HShift Happens: Smarter Recruiting for ManufacturingPresented by Ladder HR Solutions, Wendy MacIntyreSALON JRoadmap to Becoming a Supplier to the Defense SectorPresented by the Ontario Defense Association, Heather Pilot12:15 PM Event ConcludesAfternoon Plant Tours () -- Tours will be starting at 1pm & 3pm (limited space)URSA Manufacturing - 1477 Sise Rd, LondonAmstead Automotive - 3745 Commerce Rd, LondonJones Healthcare Group - 3000 Page St, London_________________________________________________________________ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a41cd380-a444-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Heather Damaren, P.Eng. is Director of Manufacturing – Canada Operations at General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada (GDLS–Canada), where she oversees manufacturing operations supporting the delivery of Light Armoured Vehicles and other critical capability solutions to the Canadian Armed Forces and allied customers around the world.Exhibitors:6S Software Inc. (Shiftworx)ADJ IndustriesAIM Industrial Inc.ALLUKRA — Ukrainian Pierogies Inc.Andriani S.p.A.Arkal Plastic North America Inc.Armo-Tool Ltd/AbumaAttica ManufacturingAvion Technologies IncAXYZBW PackagingCenterlineCentral Machine & MarineDAIFUKU Manufacturing Canada CorporationDajcor AluminumDee TagEasy WayETBO Tool & Die Inc.EVM GroupEXI-Plast Custom MouldingFero International Inc.Fischer CanadaGivens EngineeringGlobal StampingGPL Machine & Tool Inc.H&H Wood ProductsHudson Entry & Automation Inc.Hydmech Canada Corp.Industrial Drive Service (IDS) Inc.International Name Plate Supplies LimitedIonic AutomationITEC GroupJ-Tech Design LTD.Jones Healthcare GroupKNK MechanicalKonnexio Inc.LCB ManufacturingLynch Fluid ControlsLondon Regional Employment ServicesMac WeldMilitex CoatingsMinuteman Press InternationalMiuraz CanadaMNPMPI SolutionsNeatco Engineering Services Inc.Onyx Engineering Ltd.Phil Mauer & Assoicates Inc.PowerCo Canada Inc.Progressive Industrial FluidsPurificsQuantifyRamsden Industries LimitedSLEEGERSStep SciencesStratus PlasticsTCA TechnologiesTiercel TechnologyTriHQToyota Tsusho Canada Inc.TrueLight Machine Vision Solutions Inc.Ursa ManufacturingVolt Carbon Technologies Inc.Western Continuing StudiesVuteq Canada_________________________________________________________________Thank you to our Sponsors:Gold:EMCLondon HydroSiskinds The Law FirmShield53 | Cyber Defense ServicesSilver:BDCLerners LLPmichael + clark constructionBronze:Enbridge GasLadder HR SolutionsLondon Regional Employment ServicesMNPQuantify Environmental LtdRyanInterested in becoming a Sponsor?Explore sponsorship opportunities here: Accomodation:See preferred Hotel Rates for the event below:Residence Inn by Marriott London Downtown for $169.00 CAD per night Rates include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and a kitchen in each suite. Onsite parking, if needed, is $28 per car, per night + tax. for $209.00 CAD per night - Last Day to Book : Friday, September 04, 2026Start Date: Thursday, October 01, 2026End Date: Sunday, October 04, 2026Book your group rate for Manufacturing Matters Room BlockOther nearby hotels:The DoubleTree Hilton LondonThe Park Hotel LondonThe Lamplighter Inn_________________________________________________________________Refund Policy:Contact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite's fees are non-refundable._________________________________________________________________Please be advised that photographs and video may be taken at LEDC events for use on LEDC web, print and social properties. We won’t sell your photo, but we may share it with media and/or partner organizations. By attending this and any LEDC event, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed, and to your image or likeness being used at LEDC’s discretion.Learn about all of the upcoming events. Sign up for the LEDC Newsletter by clickingAgenda🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AMWelcome & IntroductionsHost: Jason Bates, Manager, EMC Southern Ont.🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AMKeynote Presentation🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AMExhibitor Showcase Manufacturers and service providers to manufacturers🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AMConcurrent Sessions (Sessions are 45 minutes followed by 10 minutes of Q&A)🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PMBreakout Sessions🕑: 12:15 PMConclusion🕑: 01:00 PMPlant Tours - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/manufacturing-matters-2026/100001985733271670 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: RBC Place London - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 113, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: RBC Place London - **lat**: 42.983065 - **long**: -81.2430921 - **full address**: RBC Place London, 300 York Street, London, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Manufacturing Matters 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6dffe0e6e1dcbafe2ea596b55f1b894f68c0a6ef961b8d29de06fd528923498a-rimg-w800-h456-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1775715723 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Manufacturing Matters 2026 being held? - **A:** Manufacturing Matters 2026 takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 am to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm at RBC Place London, 300 York Street, London, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Manufacturing Matters 2026? - **A:** Manufacturing Matters 2026 is organized by London Economic Development Corporation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Manufacturing Matters 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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