IACMI 2027 Members Meeting

The program pairs morning plenary sessions with concurrent Technology and Education & Workforce Development tracks. Topics include AI in manufacturing, manufacturers’ problems and needs, building ARM Institute-funded project teams, funding opportunities, and enrollment in manufacturing training programs. Interactive activities cover moving ARM-funded projects from development to factory-floor deployment; communicating technology needs, risks, and value in proposals; developing education and workforce grant proposals; and creating immersive learning experiences for manufacturing careers. Other program elements include project updates, five-minute member pitches on organizational capabilities, problems seeking collaborators, and products or services, and an introduction to the revamped ARM Member Community. Attendance is limited to ARM Institute members.

The event features manufacturing, distribution, and supply-chain equipment and systems, hands-on demonstrations of equipment and technology, expert-led educational sessions, and in-person business connections. Featured keynote themes include the 2027 MHI Annual Industry Report, innovation at scale, and teamwork and leadership.

The meeting focuses on transforming Department of War acquisition pathways and moving at the speed of relevance. It addresses challenges innovators, startups, and small businesses face in understanding customer needs, advancing technology with autonomy as the baseline, and communicating across customer and industry lines to develop capabilities that help warfighters complete missions more effectively.

The morning program includes an overview of Weber Metals, updates on FIA and FIERF initiatives, and presentations on Boeing’s current market outlook and forging supply-chain insights. Attendees will discuss developments affecting the forging industry and its customers. After lunch, tours of Weber Metals and Aluminum Precision Products will cover their manufacturing operations and capabilities.

Member-only annual legislative-affairs event connecting IMA members with elected officials. The briefing covers legislation expected during Indiana’s 2027 legislative session and legislative and regulatory matters affecting manufacturers. The event also releases results of the 2026 Indiana Manufacturing Survey. The reception gives members an opportunity to discuss business and community concerns with elected officials.

The meeting brings together leaders from the Department of War, industry, manufacturing institutes, and academia to address the future of American defense manufacturing. Program themes include industrial surge and production capacity, supply-chain resilience, advanced manufacturing, manufacturing modernization, and priorities for strengthening the Defense Industrial Base. The format includes high-level briefings, panel discussions, and fireside chats with senior leaders.

The program combines technical and management sessions, exhibits, and presentations for foundry professionals, suppliers, casting designers, buyers, and OEM representatives. Topics include additive manufacturing, casting design and purchasing, engineering, environmental health and safety, ferrous and nonferrous alloys, Industry 4.0, marketing and sales, melting, molding, pouring, quality control, workforce development, and casting case studies, reshoring, material selection, and casting quality. The program also includes the Hoyt Memorial Lecture on integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) and artificial intelligence for sustainable metalcasting. Its themes include alloy design, process innovation, digital manufacturing, workforce development, and using physics-based ICME with AI and machine learning to improve casting development, manufacturing processes, and prediction of microstructure, defects, and mechanical properties.

Annual membership conference of the Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association. Workshop sessions are designed for audiences ranging from sales professionals and QC technicians to owners, CEOs, safety and environmental managers. The full-day Operations Seminar is designed for plant personnel and focuses on practical tips and best practices for use at their sites. At the trade show, Associate members display products and services to Producer members; trade show access is limited to IMAA members.

Exclusive to FIA members. Featured keynotes, economic updates, and panel discussions will offer perspectives to help members navigate change and plan for the future. A dedicated Next Gen workshop for attendees under age 35 focuses on professional development and building a successful career in forging.