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2026 Manufacturing Momentum Summit Workshop | August 19–20, Washington D.C.
Invitation Only · Washington D.C.

2026 Manufacturing
Momentum Summit Workshop

A two-day convening of federal, state, regional, and private-sector leaders working to accelerate the pace of progress for national and regional manufacturing revitalization.

August 19–20, 2026
New America HQ, Washington D.C.
By Invitation Only
About the Summit

Accelerating the Future
of American Manufacturing

Regional stakeholders across the country have made meaningful progress in building manufacturing ecosystems, but progress remains "good but insufficient." Fragmented funding, overlapping agency programs, uneven data, and limited local capacity continue to slow the transformation we need.

The 2026 Manufacturing Momentum Summit Workshop brings together federal and regional leaders, workforce partners, and policy innovators to share strategies, compare evidence, and build the durable national structures that can deliver results at the speed and scale required.

This is an invitation-only convening co-hosted by AMCC and New America — limited to leaders actively shaping manufacturing ecosystems through consortia, policy, workforce development, and innovation.

Workforce Development and TrainingClosing skills gaps through collaborative partnerships
Research, Innovation & EntrepreneurshipConnecting labs, industry, and ecosystems to accelerate tech transfer
Supply Chain SupportStrengthening regional supplier networks for priority industries
Infrastructure & Site DevelopmentDeveloping solutions on physical and digital needs for manufacters to build and expand
Trade & International InvestmentAttracting international investment and supporting domestic exporters
Operational Improvement & Capital AccessGrowing business and increasing productivity through operational efficiencies
Program

Two Days of Focused Work

Wednesday, August 19th
Washington D.C.
Hybrid · In-Person & Virtual
9:00
Arrival
Registration Opens
9:30
Introduction & Welcome from Event Hosts
Matt BogoshianExecutive Director, AMCC
Shalin JyotishiFounder & Director, New America Future of Work & Innovation Economy
9:45
Keynote
Keynote Speakers
Tom CostabileExecutive Director & CEO, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Zara BrunnerPartnerships and Outreach Division Chief, NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing (OAM)
10:05
Panel 1
Panel: Modeling the American Manufacturing Ecosystem of Support
FacilitatorMark SchmitSpecial Advisor, NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing (OAM)
Tom CostabileExecutive Director & CEO, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Kirti PatelChief Manufacturing Officer, State of Connecticut
Dr. Tulinda LarsenSenior Advisor, Utah Manufacturers Association
Christine NappoProject Director, Sector Strategies, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development
Dan RadomskiExecutive Director, Centrepolis Accelerator
10:50
Break
Networking Break
11:00
Panel 2
Building, Sustaining, and Growing Regional Consortia — The Role of National/Regional Integrators and Intermediaries
FacilitatorShalin JyotishiFounder & Director, New America Future of Work & Innovation Economy
Myriam SullivanAssociate Vice President, Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning, Jobs for the Future (JFF)
Deb VolzerVice President, Workforce Development, SME
Kathleen KosmoskiDirector, Workforce Development, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Sarah MoffatManaging Partner, ARKEN Strategies
Petra MitchellPresident & CEO, Catalyst Connection
11:45
Workshop 1
Building, Sustaining, and Growing Regional Consortia
12:30
Lunch
Lunch & Networking
1:00
Lunch
Special Video Message
1:15
Presentation
Manufacturing Intelligence and Regional Assessment — Data-Driven Insights for More Strategic Interventions
FacilitatorNico ThomasDivision Chief (Acting) — Performance Evaluation, Economic Impacts, and Operations, NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Dr. Nikhil KalathilDeputy Director of Strategic Initiatives; Research Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University's Critical Technology Initiative; AMCC Senior Advisor
Iain Reed HydeDepartment Manager for Emergency Management and Economic Security, Argonne National Laboratory
Rike RothensteinSenior Research Associate, ReImagine Appalachia
Bikash GuptaSustainable Manufacturing Research Analyst, ReImagine Appalachia
2:00
Panel 3
Federal Interventions in the Era of AI and Rapidly Emerging Technologies
Kimberly GibsonIndustrial Base Integration Director, America Makes
Donna EnnisAssociate Vice President — Community-Based Engagement, Georgia Institute of Technology Enterprise Innovation Institute
Jennifer WoodsIndustry Initiatives Manager, IACMI — The Composites Institute
Dr. Jean-Luc CambierRegional Innovation Officer, The Bloch Quantum
Jessica FieldsProgram Director, National Science Foundation
Annette VickersDirector of Research Services, ARM Institute
2:45
Break
Afternoon Break
3:00
Panel 4
Maritime Use Case — Structures We Have and Structures We Need for Enabling Better Outcomes
FacilitatorDavid WalkerVice President, Global Government Services, American Bureau of Shipping
Ellen ChangManaging Director, CapZone Investments
Shawn AveryPresident & CEO, Hampton Roads Workforce Council
Kelley SowardsPresident & Center Director, Impact Washington
3:45
Workshop 2
Structures We Have and Structures We Need
4:30
Closing Remarks & Day 1 Wrap
5:00
Happy Hour & Networking Reception
Elephant & Castle: 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
Thursday, August 20th
Washington D.C.
In-Person Only · Chatham House Rules
9:00
Arrival
Registration Opens — In-Person Only
9:20
Review of Day 1 Materials & Warm-Up Activity
9:30
Opening Remarks by AMCC and New America
Matt BogoshianExecutive Director, AMCC
Shalin JyotishiFounder & Director, New America Future of Work & Innovation Economy
9:45
Key Speakers
The Future of Federal Support for Place-based Manufacturing Innovation
FacilitatorMatt BogoshianExecutive Director, AMCC
Dennis Alvordfmr. EDA Deputy Secretary; fmr. Chair, Regional Development Policy Committee, OECD
Gil RuizDirector of Government Affairs, Federation of American Scientists
Walter Copanfmr. NIST Director; Emeritus VP for Research and Technology Transfer, Colorado School of Mines
10:30
Break
Networking Break
10:45
Hill Discussion
Designing Better Regional Manufacturing Structures through Legislation
Jon CardinalEconomic Development, Office of U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer
11:45
Closing Discussion
The Future of Manufacturing and The Future of AMCC
12:15
Close
Event Wrap
Venue

New America Headquarters
Washington D.C.

Address
New America Headquarters
740 15th St NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
Day 1 — August 19th
Hybrid: In-Person & Virtual
In-person attendance by invitation only. Virtual participation available throughout. Session recorded via Zoom.
Day 2 — August 20th
In-Person Only
Not recorded. Chatham House rules apply. In-person notation only.
Hosted By
Matthew Bogoshian
Executive Director, AMCC

Our Organizations

Presented By

The American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative (AMCC)

AMCC serves as the nation's Manufacturing Community of Practice and operates a network of regional leaders, federal partners, and workforce stakeholders working to advance locally-led, federally-supported manufacturing initiatives. Since its formation, AMCC has been the convening backbone for place-based economic development consortia with a priority manufacturing focus.

Pre-Summit Resources

Summit Reading Room

Readings and resources from the people you’ll meet at the Manufacturing Momentum Summit. Use the search and filters, then scroll within the panel to browse the full list.

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Sponsors

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor
Federal Sponsor
In-Kind Event Host
Event Sponsors & Partners
National Association of Manufacturers
Lodging

Where to Stay in Washington

The Summit takes place in downtown D.C., less than a block from the White House. Any downtown hotel will be within a short walk or commute of the venue. There is no room block — the options below are listed lowest to highest starting rate, and we recommend booking early, as rates rise and availability tightens closer to the event.

1
Moxy Washington, DC Downtown
1011 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
0.5 mi
$152 /night + fees
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Hamilton Hotel
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
0.3 mi
$165 /night + fees
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3
Hyatt Place Washington DC/White House
1522 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
0.3 mi
$171 /night + fees
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4
Hampton Inn Washington, D.C./White House
1729 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
0.4 mi
$209 /night + fees
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5
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown
815 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
0.2 mi
$264 /night + fees
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6
Hotel Washington
515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
0.2 mi
$274 /night + fees
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Starting rates are approximate, exclude taxes and fees, and are subject to change. Distances are measured from New America HQ (740 15th St NW). Hotels and rates are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement.

Participants gathered at the 2024 Manufacturing Momentum Summit in Washington D.C.
2024 Manufacturing Momentum Summit · Washington D.C.
Looking Back

2024 Manufacturing
Momentum Summit

The 2024 Summit, held in Washington D.C. with generous support from the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, brought together regional leaders, federal partners, and manufacturing ecosystem builders for a full day of panels, workshops, and cross-regional strategy.

Recordings from the event capture the full breadth of discussion — from industrial policy and workforce development to regional consortium models and data-driven interventions.

Watch 2024 Summit Recordings →