Manufacturing Conferences & Events in Texas — 2027
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This 2027 calendar covers manufacturing-focused conferences, trade shows, technical symposia, seminars, and exhibitions across Texas. The sample brings together manufacturers, manufacturing technology professionals, petrochemical and chemical industry participants, vacuum-coating specialists, microwave engineers, port and terminal professionals, and labor and human resources practitioners in San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston.
Recurring themes include manufacturing equipment and technology, technical engineering, petrochemical operations, workplace relations, environmental health and safety, and port and terminal infrastructure. The lineup also reflects industry-specific programming, from the South Central Texas Manufacturing Trade Show and Conference to AFPM meetings, the Texas Chemistry Council’s EHS event, and the SVC Technical Conference.
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American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) · San Antonio, TX
Chemicals & Plastics · Oil & GasDescribed as one of the largest petrochemical events in the world, the conference draws participants from companies across the globe to hear from industry leaders on political, economic and environmental issues facing the petrochemical sector. Sessions include Reflections from the C-Suite with the CEO of BASF Corporation, a TotalEnergies refining and petrochemicals SVP, and Dow's Chief Operating Officer; The Evolving Global Policy Landscape and its Impacts on the Petrochemical Industry; and Supply Chains Under Stress, examining how leaders are responding to global supply disruptions with executives from LyondellBasell, Brenntag North America, and the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. A workforce-focused session, Shaping Tomorrow: The Petrochemical Workforce and Next-Gen Leaders, addresses talent pipeline challenges. Market analysis sessions include S&P Global's "Petrochemicals: The Phoenix Amid the Flames" and Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS's "Chemical Crossroads: Mapping the Route to 2060." A Women in Industry panel addresses mid-career leadership in the chemical industry, and the International Petrochemical Luncheon features a conversation with former President George W. Bush.
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American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) · San Antonio, TX
Chemicals & Plastics · Oil & GasThe conference provides key executives and site-level labor and HR employees with industry-specific information on navigating workforce challenges in refining and petrochemical operations. Sessions include The State of the Industry; Empathy: The Universal Superpower in Transforming Workplace Culture; Redefining HR Business Partnership; Antitrust in the Workplace; The Power of an Educated Workforce, focused on AFPM's EMPOWER initiative; and The Risks You're Not Watching: Ten Labor & Employment Blind Spots, presented by labor attorneys alongside labor relations managers from ExxonMobil Product Solutions. Additional sessions cover NLRA Developments and Enforcement Trends, Lessons Learned from the Boeing Defense Strike Negotiations, Responsible AI: The New HR Imperative, and Pattern Bargaining in Practice, drawing on insights from Marathon Petroleum's 2025-2026 labor negotiations. Closing remarks are delivered by labor relations leaders from Monroe Energy, Chevron, and Phillips 66.
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NotableManufacturing Technology Series (SME/AMT) · Dallas, TX
Aerospace & Defense · Heavy Machinery & Equipment · Robotics & AutomationExhibits cover automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, precision machining, software solutions, industrial IoT, additive manufacturing, advanced materials, CNC controls, digital transformation, cybersecurity, robotics, and welding. The Executive Perspectives Keynote Series and Featured Speakers presentations address diverse manufacturing disciplines. Smart Manufacturing Experience exhibits focus on smart manufacturing and cybersecurity, while Knowledge Bars address advanced manufacturing, innovation, and AI adoption challenges for small to medium-sized manufacturers. SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030 addresses workforce challenges, and the Bright Minds College Experience combines executive insights, panels, roundtables, and hands-on technology exploration. Listed sessions include “Keynote: Opportunities and Challenges in Developing a Viable Workforce in the Fusion Energy Sector to Support US Manufacturing,” “Panel: Opportunities and Challenges in Developing a Viable Workforce in the Fusion Energy Sector to Support US Manufacturing,” “Cobots vs Robots: Finding the Right Fit for Your Floor,” “The QuickBooks Compliance Crisis: How One Machine Shop Nearly Lost Their Lockheed Contract,” “CMMC Rescue - Avoiding Audit Failure,” “Flip the Script: Discussion of Primary Concerns of US Manufacturers and the Impact of Technology,” “Why Your Operators Are Still Your Best Manufacturing Investment,” “Built to Sell: How Configuration Is Becoming the Hottest Way Manufacturers Are Fueling Sales Growth,” “Fire Side Chat: Not Implementing a Cyber Security Plan is a Disaster Waiting to Happen,” “From CUI to ROI: A DIY Guide to CMMC Compliance,” “From Prototype to Production: Enabling Scalable AM with Open-System Solutions,” “Manufacturing Visibility: How Odoo + Novobi Enables Data-Driven Decisions for Productivity, Quality, and Financials,” and “The Value of Digital Twins in Modern Manufacturing.”
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