Top Women in Manufacturing Meet for Eighth Annual SUMMIT

CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#SUMMIT2018–The premier event for women in the manufacturing sector is scheduled for
October 3-5, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. The Women in Manufacturing®
Association (WiM) announced today that it will hold its eighth annual
SUMMIT at the city’s JW
Marriott Hotel. The popular three-day conference will build on the
success of previous years’ sold-out events. This year’s SUMMIT is
expected to attract over 350 top women in the industry for a jam-packed
schedule of high-profile keynote speakers and educational breakout
sessions, as well as exclusive local plant tours and networking
opportunities.

Registration
for the SUMMIT is now open. Attendees who register by July 1, 2018
will receive an early-bird discount and save $50 on their registration.
More information about the SUMMIT, including an agenda (in formation),
is available on the WiM
website.

WiM is the only national trade association dedicated to year-round
support for women in the manufacturing sector. WiM provides regular
regional and national programming, and the annual SUMMIT is the
cornerstone of WiM’s outreach to women industry leaders.

“We look forward to the WiM SUMMIT every year as an opportunity to bring
together our members and supporters from all across the country,” said
WiM President Allison Grealis. “Our country currently has a strong
commitment to the manufacturing industry, and to supporting the growth
of jobs and opportunities in our sector. There could not be a better
time for us to gather together, share best practices, and build networks
for success.”

The WiM SUMMIT is unique in its endeavor to address the topics of most
relevance to women in the industry. WiM incorporates a wide range of
voices and perspectives in shaping the SUMMIT content through the
formation of an event Host Committee, which helps to plan and coordinate
the event. A limited number of seats on the Host Committee are still
available. For more information and to get involved contact Kristin
Moore at [email protected].

WiM is currently accepting applications for speakers and presenters.
Past speakers have included executives from companies including Amazon
Fulfillment, the Coca-Cola Company, Caterpillar Inc., Kohler Co.,
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Valspar, INTEL, and Mary Kay Inc.
Applications are available on the WiM
website.

Sponsorship opportunities for this year’s SUMMIT are also available.
Learn more and complete a sponsorship form on the WiM
website.

“The SUMMIT provides a unique opportunity to celebrate,” continued
Grealis. “We’ll be celebrating the women who are examples of the
changing face of success in modern manufacturing. And we’ll be
celebrating the many opportunities available for challenging and
rewarding careers in manufacturing today.”

Stay connected with WiM for updates regarding this year’s program by
visiting the WiM
website and following WiM on Twitter: @WomeninMfg.

Women in Manufacturing™ is a more than 1000-member-strong national
association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who
have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. It encourages the
engagement of women who want to share perspectives, gain cutting-edge
manufacturing information, improve leadership and communication skills,
participate in sponsoring programs and network with industry peers. WiM
is the only national association specifically dedicated to supporting
women in the manufacturing sector with year-round programming and a
national directory for women in the industry. For more
information about WiM, visit www.womeninmanufacturing.org.

Contacts

Women in Manufacturing
Kristin Moore, 216-503-5700
[email protected]