Friday May 8th 2026 | 8:00AM-4:00PM | The Point 345 Clarks Pond Pkwy South Portland, ME 04106
We will be back at The Point for our 2026 Annual Summit and Gubernatorial Forum. This event will bring together industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Maine manufacturing. This year’s Summit will feature two panel discussions, and conclude with our first Gubernatorial Forum. MAME’s Employee Growth Service Committee will have a workforce development presence on the floor, so you will be able to engage with them directly. We also have a very strong lineup of exhibitors to help with your business performance needs.
Agenda (Pending)
- 8:00-9:00: Registration and Networking.
- 9:00-9:15: Opening Remarks and State of the Association
- 9:15-10:00: Advanced Manufacturing Panel
- 10:00-10:30: Break and Networking
- 10:30-11:15: Youth Panel
- 11:15-11:30: Partner Presentations
- 11:30-12:00: Keynote with Senator Susan Collins & Michael Duguay & Closing Remarks
- 12:00-1:00: Lunch and Networking
- 1:00-3:00: Gubernatorial Forum
- 3:00-4:00: Networking with the Candidates
Advanced Manufacturing Panel: The Roux Institute at Northeastern University and the UMaine Advanced Manufacturing Center partnered with Kennebec Technologies and Elmet Technologies through Maine’s Smart Manufacturing Roadmap program to conduct structured site assessments, technology maturity diagnostics, and leadership and workforce surveys, and to build tailored digital transformation roadmaps for each company. At the core of the approach is co-design: rather than imposing new technology from the top down, the roadmaps are built with employees to ensure that the right information reaches the right people, in the right form, at the right moment — accelerating decision-making on the shop floor and giving workers the tools they need to quickly recognize and respond to process disruptions and upsets.
Youth Panel: Hear directly from students about their experiences in Career & Technical Education, what is shaping their career interests, and how Maine manufacturers can better connect with the next generation of talent.
Partner Presentations: Maine Department of Labor – Workforce Development Resources for Manufacturers. University of Maine – Materials Exchange Program Overview.
Keynote Speaker: Senator Susan Collins. Michael Duguay, Commissioner Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
Gubernatorial Forum: Hear from candidates for Governor of Maine as they discuss issues shaping Maine’s economy, workforce, and business climate.
Candidate Networking: An opportunity for attendees to connect directly with the candidates and continue conversations with fellow manufacturers and industry partners.
Registration
- MAME, MFPC Members, and Gubernatorial Candidates: Free
- Non-members: $75
- Exhibitor Tables: $500
- Sponsors: See opportunities at the bottom of the page
Exhibitors
Constellation • Maine Forest Products Council • Mainebiz • Maine DECD • Maine MEP • M&T Bank • Bar Harbor Bank & Trust • Advanced Manufacturing Center • Roux Institute • LegalShield • Harris Hill Automation • ATX Advisory • EOS World Wide • Cote Crane & Rigging • New England Tool Corporation • Intangible Partners • Maine Department of Labor • Maine Community College System • Systems Engineering, Inc. • Maine APEX Accelerator • Alliant S •killsUSA • TechEd Products • Maine Department of Corrections
Companies in Attendance
The Montalvo Corporation • Monarch ISC • Verrill • Magic City Consulting • Bonney Staffing • Central Western Maine Workforce Development Board • Industrial Automation Supply • Bangor Savings Bank • DeepWater Buoyancy Inc. • Maine Department of Labor • Hussey Seating Company • American Rheinmetall • Saunders Electronics • Harbor Digital Systems, INC • BNI • A. Duie Pyle • Baker Newman Noyes • Kennebec Technologies • Howell Laboratories, Inc • Maine Department of Education • Oceanair • Kaloutas and Co. • Maine Parts & Machine • FMI • Pratt & Whitney • Industrial Marketing • Texas Instruments • Custom Composite Technologies, Inc. • York County Community College • Poseidon Aerospace • Maine Maritime Academy • Ateklo Inc. • Elmet Technologies • Signarama • BerryDunn • Northwest Forest Management • Ferdinand Law, LLC • Weyerhaeuser • Hancock Lumber • Preti Flaherty • Fontaine • Dentons • Robbins Lumber, Inc. • Maine Woods Co., LLC • Timber Resource Group • Huber • Innovative Natural Resource Solutions LLC • Prentiss & Carlisle • Skowhegan Savings Bank • Finance Authority of Maine • Albin, Randall & Bennett • Maine Street Solutions • Maine Manufacturers Group Trust • Atlantic Hardchrome Ltd. • Boots2Roots • Lean East • SVN • Nine Dragons Paper • Sappi North America, Inc. • Tanbark Molded Fiber • Maine SFI Implementation Committee Inc. • Seven Islands Land Company • Maine State Chamber of Commerce • Family Forestry LLC • Pleasant River Lumber • The Dunham Group • ND Paper • PCW Management Center, LLC • Schooley Mitchell • Maine Development Foundation • Bank of America • Submarine Industrial Base • Sparrow Energy Group • Cross Insurance • Maine International Trade Center • D&G Machine Products, Inc • Coastal Enterprises Inc • BioME • MachinEdge, LLC • Windham Economic Development Corporation • Maine Woodland Owners
Summit Sponsorship Opportunities
- Premier Sponsor ($5,000): Entry for 8, choice banner and exhibitor table location at event, logo included in all promotional materials, remarks at event, social media shout outs.
- Lunch Sponsor ($4,000): Entry for 6, exhibitor table at event, logo included in all promotional materials, social media shout outs.
- Coffee and Pastries Sponsor ($2,000): Entry for 4, exhibitor table at event, logo included in all promotional materials, social media shout outs.
- Student Connection Sponsor ($1,500): Entry for 2, exhibitor table at event, logo included in all promotional materials, social media shout outs.
Annual sponsorship options that include the Summit, Golf Tournament, and Gala can be found here.
Gubernatorial Forum Sponsorship Opportunities
- Platinum: ($7,500): Entry for 10, exhibitor table at event, logo included in all promotional materials, logo included video recording of the forum, social media shout outs.
- Gold: ($5,000): Entry for 8, exhibitor table at event, logo included in all promotional materials, logo included video recording of the forum, social media shout outs.
- Silver: ($2,500): Entry for 5, exhibitor table at event, logo included in all promotional materials, logo included video recording of the forum, social media shout outs.
Gubernatorial Forum Sponsorships will help fund our legislative advocacy efforts for 2026.