About the Event

Join ARMA on Oct. 1 & 2 for the 2025 State of Manufacturing Expo & Conference at the Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock. This event is open to the public with a focus on career exploration opportunities for transitioning service members, spouses, and veterans. 

The two-day event, sponsored by PNC, will feature an expo providing an opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers to network, create connections, showcase, and learn about the latest technologies, innovations, products, and services in Central Texas.

In addition, the conference will bring together an all-star lineup of panels and presentations of industry thought leaders to explore the pressing issues facing Central Texas manufacturers with a special industry focus on aerospace and space.

More than 100 employers will be at this timely event, with markers on the booths of companies that focus on hiring veterans. The free event will include organizations serving the MilVet community including the Texas Veterans Network powered by Combined Arms, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Veterans Commission, NextOp, and Forward March Inc. Register Here

 

Attendee Registration

Ticket Type Price Notes
Expo Attendee (View exhibits) FREE Must register. Does not grant conference access.
Women in Manufacturing Brunch FREE Must RSVP.
Conference Ticket (ARMA Member) $250 Includes conference, expo, brunch, lunch, and happy hour.
Conference Ticket (Non-Member) $350 Includes conference, expo, brunch, lunch, and happy hour.

Note: No refunds after September 10th.

 

Special Features

  • Women in Manufacturing networking brunch (included with conference ticket)
  • Dedicated workforce development section with micro-sessions for K–12 through college educational partners, industry leaders, and workforce specialists
  • Focus on transitioning active duty service members, spouses, and veterans, with booths hiring veterans specially marked
  • Stay overnight at Kalahari Resort with 60% off using ARMA's discounted room block
  • Happy hour & networking over dinner at Kalahari restaurants or bars
  • Drinks, food, and door prizes included with conference ticket registration
  • Expo attendance is free

Event Details

Location: Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665

Date & Time: 

Day 1 Wednesday, Oct. 1: 9:00am - 5:00 pm

Day 2 Thursday, Oct. 2: 9:00am - 12:00 pm

Kalahari Discounted Room Block

Book through our exclusive room block to stay close to the action and keep your team focused for both days of the Expo. Bring your families and enjoy Kalahari’s activities!

Stay overnight with a 60% discount:

Book Your Room 

 

Expo Attendees

  • Tickets to walk the expo floor and view exhibitor tables are FREE, but registration is required.
  • Admission to walk the trade show floor and view all exhibitor tables
  • Attendance at happy hour at the end of Day 1
  • Conference sessions not included 

Conference Attendees

Conference tickets include:
  • Admission to conference sessions
  • Buffet lunch
  • Admission to the expo
  • Women in Manufacturing brunch
  • Happy hour at the end of Day 1

Conference Table Sponsors

Table sponsor tickets include:
  • 10 conference tickets
  • Logo recognition on a reserved table

Agenda

View the 2025 Expo & Conference Agenda

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ATTENDEE REGISTRATION 2025 State of Manufacturing Expo & Conference

  • October 1 - 2, 2025
  • Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
    3001 Kalahari Blvd
    Round Rock, Texas
    United States
    78665