Built to Last V2: Workshop + Connect Series

​Registration for this event is limited to Mississauga-based businesses:

• ​Manufacturing business owners

• ​Operations leaders and plant managers

• ​SME manufacturing leadership teams navigating growth and uncertainty

• ​Post‑secondary leadership supporting workforce development in manufacturing

​Event Description

​Built to Last Vol. 2 is part of Invest Mississauga's industry-focused workshop series designed to help manufacturers navigate growth and long-term competitiveness in an evolving business environment.

​This session explores the realities of diversification into aerospace, nuclear, and biotech. Through candid discussions with industry experts, participants will gain practical insights into qualification requirements, quality systems, compliance, workforce readiness, and the investments required to enter highly regulated sectors.

​Agenda

​Part 1: Industry Deep Dives

​Join industry leaders as they share lessons and insights on:

• ​Qualification and certification requirements

• ​Quality systems and regulatory compliance

• ​Documentation, traceability, and audit readiness

• ​Investment timelines and operational readiness

• ​Common misconceptions about entering new sectors

​Part 2: The Common Thread

​Explore the challenges shared across aerospace, nuclear, and biotech, including process discipline, workforce training, long qualification periods, and investment before revenue.

​Part 3: Networking Lunch

​Connect with manufacturers, industry experts, and ecosystem partners while building relationships that support future growth and collaboration.

​Why Attend

​Leave with practical insights, valuable industry connections, and a clearer understanding of what it truly takes to diversify into highly regulated, high-value industries.