AMBayArea Summit 2025

The AMBayArea Summit 2025 will be held on Tuesday, April 29 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland. Hosted by the Association of Manufacturers Bay Area, this annual event brings together manufacturing executives, supply chain members, and subject matter experts, as well as valued partners from education and government. Learn from industry experts and network with fellow industry leaders at the premier event for Bay Area manufacturers.

Program

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1:00 - 1:50 p.m.

Check-In | Networking

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2:00 - 2:50 p.m.

Welcome | Keynote

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3:00 - 3:50 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

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4:00 - 4:50 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

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5:00 - 5:30 p.m.

AMBayArea MFG Awards

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5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Hosted Happy Hour | Networking

Keynote

Narratives, Realities, and the Economic Outlook for Manufacturing in the Bay Area

Presented by Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D.

Dr. Christopher Thornberg has been called many things throughout his career, but his favorite thing to be called is correct. Notably, he predicted the collapse of the sub-prime real estate bubble in 2006 and the Great Recession that followed. During the Covid-19 pandemic he was one of the few economists on record to correctly push back against the forecasting community’s panicked predictions of a depression. In the past two years, he has again stood against the grain, and stood out, for accurately forecasting that there would be no recession. Dr. Thornberg left a teaching position at UCLA’s Business School in 2006 to found Beacon Economics, and under his leadership, the firm has become one of the nation’s most respected economic research organizations. He consults globally for private industry, cities, counties, and public agencies. A dynamic public speaker, he challenges audiences to question popular narratives – and to ask the right economic questions.

AMBayArea MFG Awards

Congratulations to the AMBayArea MFG Awards finalists. The winners will be announced at the AMBayArea Summit 2025 and trophies will be presented for MFR of the Year in the categories of small, medium, and large.

Breakout Sessions & Industry Leaders

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AMBayArea Summit 2025 will feature industry experts providing professional development and valuable resources for manufacturers. Attend breakout sessions choosing from variety different topics. Make sure your entire team is registered to make the most of the day!

Registration

Non-Member Registration:

Manufacturer Ticket = $250
Exclusive to manufacturers.
Manufacturers: Become a member at ambayarea.org/join to receive member-discounted pricing.

Non-Manufacturer Ticket = $450
Service providers can attend through sponsorship or service provider tickets.
Email info@ambayarea.org for sponsorship opportunities.

AMBayArea Member Registration:

AMBayArea Member Ticket = $125

Members: Email info@ambayarea.org for your member discount code.

AMBayArea Members receive priority and discounted registration to events. Learn about membership at ambayarea.org/join

Registration: February 1 – April 21.

Registration has closed. You may join the waitlist should space become available.