Select the Use button to add a tag to the body of your email. You may also use tags in the subject of your email by copying and pasting them directly in.

{FIRST_NAME}	Adds the recipients First Name.	Use
{LAST_NAME}	Adds the recipients Last Name.	Use
{COMPANY_NAME}	Adds the Company Name.	Use
{PORTAL_NAME}	Adds the application portals name.	Use
{MEMBER_NAME}	Adds the Recipients Membership name.	Use
{SIGNATURE_OPT_IN}	Adds the Opt-in link.	Use
{SIGNATURE_OPT_OUT}	Add the opt-out link.	Use
%signature%	Adds your preferred signature block.	Use
{Event_Start_Date}	Adds the Event's Start Date.(Events Only)	Use
{Event_End_Date}	Adds the Event's End Date.(Events Only)	Use
{Event_Name}	Adds the Event's Name.(Events Only)	Use
{Event_Description}	Adds the Event's Description.(Events Only)	Use
{Online_Training_Description}	Adds the Online Training Description.(Online Training Only)	Use
{Event_Specific_Dates}	Adds the Event's specific dates.(Events Only)	Use
{member_number}	Adds the Membership Number.	Use
{MemberSince}	Adds the Member Since Date.	Use
{CONTACTEMAIL}	Adds the Contact's Email Address.	Use
{EVENT_CREDITS}	Adds the Event's Credits.(Events Only)	Use
{CERTIFICATE_NUMBER}	Adds the Contact's Certificate Number	Use
{EVENTLOCATION}	Adds the Event's Location.	Use
{TOTALEVENTCREDITS}	The total number of credits that the contact has earned through the event tickets and workshops.	Use
{ASAPPEARSONBADGE}	Display the text of as appears field in the event setup.	Use
{contact_organization}	Displays the organization name of the contact.	Use
{RENEWALDATE}	Adds the Member Renewal Date in (yyyy-mm-dd).	Use
{MEMBERSHIP_YEAR}	Adds the Member's Membership Year	Use
{RENEWALDATE_MM-DD-YYYY}	Adds the Member Renewal Date in (mm-dd-yyyy).	Use
{LMS_CREDIT}	The number of credits the LMS course is worth for Continuing Education	Use
{COLLECTION_PERIOD_END-DATE_YYYY_MM_DD}	The end date of the CE collection period end date	Use
{LMS_COURSE_COMPLETION_DATE}	The completion date of the LMS course	Use
{INCEPTION_DATE}	Adds the Member Inception Date in (yyyy-mm-dd).	Use
{EVENT_END-DATE_MONTH_YYYY}	Adds Event End Date in Full Month Name and Year Format.(Events Only)	Use
{EVENT_END-DATE_MONTH_YYYY_ADD3}	Adds Event End Date in Full Month Name and Year Format Plus 3 Years.(Events Only)	Use
{WORKSHOP_NAME}	Adds the workshop name (if applicable)	Use
{WORKSHOP_DESCRIPTION}	Adds the workshop description (if applicable)	Use
{WORKSHOP_CREDITS}	Adds the workshop credit for related workshop (if applicable)	Use
{TOTALWORKSHOPCREDITS}	Adds the sum of all workshop credits for related event (if applicable)	Use
{Event_Start_Date_DD-MM-YYYY}	Adds the Event's Start Date in (dd-mm-yyyy).(Events Only)	Use
{Event_End_Date_DD-MM-YYYY}	Adds the Event's End Date in (dd-mm-yyyy).(Events Only)	Use
{RENEWALDATE_DD-MM-YYYY}	Adds the Member Renewal Date in (dd-mm-yyyy).	Use
{RENEWAL_DATE_MONTH_DD_YYYY}	Adds the Member Renewal Date in (Month Dth, yyyy).	Use
{INCEPTIONDATE_DD-MM-YYYY}	Adds the Member Inception Date in (dd-mm-yyyy).	Use
{TODAYSDATE}	Adds the current date.	Use
{TODAYSYEAR}	Adds the current year.	Use
{QR_CODE}	Adds the QR Code for their contactID, name, and emailAddress	Use
{WORKSHOP_DATE}	The date of the workshop (if applicable).	Use
{WORKSHOP_START_TIME}	The start time of the workshop (if applicable).	Use
{WORKSHOP_END_TIME}	The end time of the workshop (if applicable).	Use

2025 State of Manufacturing Expo & Conference—Sponsored by PNC

What's more fun than a one-day Manufacturing Expo and Conference? A TWO-DAY Manufacturing Expo & Conference!

Join ARMA on Oct. 1 & 2 for the 2025 State of Manufacturing Expo & Conference at the Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock.

Join ARMA on Oct. 1 & 2 for the 2025 State of Manufacturing Expo & Conference at the Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock. The two-day event 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.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Women in Manufacturing networking brunch (included with conference ticket)
A dedicated workforce development section is designed to spark innovation and collaboration around talent development in Central Texas manufacturing.
- These workforce micro-sessions will bring together industry leaders, educational partners from K–12 through college, and workforce specialists to share best practices, explore emerging solutions, and connect employers with resources to attract, train, and retain top talent.
Dedicated focus on transitioning active duty service members, spouses, and veterans to introduce them to career pathways in advanced manufacturing. Markers on booths of companies that hire veterans.
Stay overnight at the Kalahari Resort for 60% off using ARMA's discounted room block!
Happy hour & more opportunities for networking over dinner at one of the many Kalahari restaurants or bars.
Drinks, food, and door prizes are included with conference ticket registration.
Expo attendance is free!

EVENT DETAILS

DATE & TIME:

Wed., Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 2, 9 a.m. – noon

LOCATION:

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

KALAHARI DISCOUNTED ROOM BLOCK

Maximize your time on the floor—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 take advantage of Kalahari's exciting activities!

Stay overnight with a 60% Discount

https://book.passkey.com/event/50986753/owner/50022711/home

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Conference Ticket (ARMA Member) | $200 Early Bird

Conference Ticket (Non-Member) | $300 Early Bird

Expo Attendee (View exhibits) | FREE (Must Register)

*Please note that the free expo attendee tickets do not grant access to the conference portion of the event.

**Please note, no refunds after September 10th

EXPO ATTENDEES

Tickets to walk the expo floor and view exhibitor tables are FREE but still requires registration. Expo attendee tickets include admission to walk the trade show floor and view all exhibitor tables, as well as attend the happy hour at the end of Day 1. Conference attendance is excluded.

CONFERENCE ATTENDEES
Conference tickets include admission to the conference, buffet lunch, admission to the expo, and to the Women in Manufacturing brunch and the happy hour at the end of Day 1.

CONFERENCE TABLE SPONSORS
Table sponsor tickets include 10 conference tickets, plus logo recognition on reserved table.

2025 State of Manufacturing Expo and Conference Agenda*

View the agenda here.

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

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