Iowa Manufacturing Conference
October 14, 2025 | Altoona
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry's Manufacturing Conference brings together experts to provide insight and advice on the top challenges and opportunities facing Iowa manufacturers today, from utilizing new technology to finding new markets. Manufacturers from across the state also will gather to celebrate icons in the industry at the Legends in Manufacturing Awards, organized by Elevate Iowa, a program of ABI.
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Nominate a Legend in Manufacturing
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Legends in Manufacturing Awards, presented by Elevate Iowa, a program of the ABI Foundation. These awards recognize individuals who have made a lasting impact on Iowa's manufacturing industry. Honorees will be celebrated during a special lunch ceremony at the Iowa Manufacturing Conference on Tuesday, October 14.
Nominees may include past or present company leaders or champions of the industry who operate outside of direct manufacturing roles. There is no limit to the number of nominations one may submit.
The deadline for submissions is August 15, 2025.
Become a sponsor of the Manufacturing Conference, and share your business and your brand with more than 300 attendees from across Iowa and the Midwest.
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For more information, contact Cami Schaefer at (515) 235-0575 or cschaefer@iowaabi.org.
