Presented by Idaho Manufacturing Alliance and Marsh Agency
Breakfast Keynote
Inside Idaho Policy: How Decisions Get Made–and Why Manufacturers Should Care
9:00 AM (8:30 Breakfast Buffett Opens) | All Access Passes Only
Get an inside look at how public policy takes shape in Idaho and what it means for manufacturers. This candid conversation brings together four perspectives from the policymaking process—an association lobbyist, contract lobbyist, corporate government affairs professional, and Idaho legislator—to discuss how issues move from ideas to legislation, where industry voices fit into the process, and how manufacturers can engage effectively. Sponsored by
Manufacturing Trade Show Opens
9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Open to the Public
Explore the Show Floor All Day
The trade show floor is open continuously from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Meet Idaho manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, and industry partners; discover new products and capabilities; and make connections across the manufacturing community.
Trade show admission is open to the public. Conference attendees can move between the show floor, breakout sessions, and other programming throughout the day.
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Two Ways to Experience the Event
- Trade Show: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Open to the Public
- All Access Conference: Breakfast panel, breakout sessions, luncheon keynote, trade show access + RECONNECT After-Party
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Morning Breakout Sessions
Tech Track: Robotics in Action: Practical Automation for Today’s Manufacturer
Robotics aren’t just for the largest manufacturers. Explore how companies are putting robotics and automation to work, where they’re seeing results, and what manufacturers should consider when evaluating opportunities in their own operations. Sponsored by CTI
Growth Track: Beyond Your Current Customers: Breaking Into New Markets
Hear directly from manufacturing peers who have successfully pursued new customers, industries, and markets. They’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and lessons learned along the way. Sponsored by K2 Construction
Workforce Track: Great Employees Stay for a Reason: Proven Strategies for Engagement & Retention
Hiring great people is only half the challenge. Explore practical strategies manufacturers are using to strengthen engagement, improve retention, and create workplaces where good employees want to build their careers. Sponsored by Northwest Nazarene University
Luncheon Keynote
The Future of Manufacturing: What’s Next—and How to Prepare
12:15 PM ( Lunch Buffett ) | All Access Passes Only
What will manufacturing look like five, ten, or twenty years from now? Explore the forces reshaping the industry—from technology and workforce transformation to global competition, supply chains, and changing customer expectations—and what manufacturers can do today to prepare for what’s ahead. Sponsored by Folio
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Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Tech Track: AI Implementation for Idaho Manufacturers: From Interest to a 30-Day First Step
Move beyond the AI hype and toward practical implementation. This session will help Idaho manufacturers identify realistic use cases, understand where to begin, and leave with a tangible first step they can put into motion within 30 days. Sponsored by CTI
Growth Track: Funding Growth — Capital, Opportunity & Risk
Growth takes capital—but not all capital is created equal. Explore funding and expansion options available to manufacturers, and what to look out for in government contracting, financial deals, and considerations for future planning. Learn the questions leaders should understand before making a deal. Sponsored by K2 Construction
Workforce Track: The Generational Gear Shift: Rethinking How We Find Manufacturing Talent
The next generation of manufacturing talent may not come through traditional pipelines. Explore unconventional recruiting, hiring, and workforce strategies manufacturers can use to reach overlooked talent, rethink outdated requirements, and build the workforce they need for what’s next. Sponsored by Northwest Nazarene University
After Party at the Hap-Hap Lounge
RECONNECT at HapHap Lounge @4:00
Sponsored by Columbia Bank
The conference may be over, but some of the best conversations are just getting started.
Join us at HapHap Lounge, just six minutes from Boise Centre, for drinks, food, and a relaxed evening with fellow attendees—and another opportunity to connect with the people you heard from throughout the day.
Conference speakers will be the featured guests, giving attendees a chance to continue the conversation, ask the question they didn’t get to ask during the session, and connect one-on-one in a casual setting.
And the night may not have to end there: attendees could have the chance to win tickets to see The Brothers Comatose at Treefort Music Hall later that evening.
Please note: IMA does not sell attendee or member lists. Attendee information will be shared with conference sponsors only.