The Manufacturing Foundry

​​The Manufacturing Foundry: Forging Opportunity in Manufacturing

​​Date: March 31, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Zions Bank Founders Room, 1 S Main St, Floor 18, Salt Lake City, UT 84133
Parking: City Creek (first 2 hours free, $3/hour after)

​​The Manufacturing Foundry is a half-day event connecting Utah manufacturers with the capital providers, resource partners, and ecosystem leaders that support growth and scale.

​​This event is designed for small manufacturing companies—particularly those owned by emerging communities—seeking access to funding, advanced manufacturing technology resources, and meaningful industry connections. The Manufacturing Foundry also welcomes ecosystem partners interested in collaboration, supplier diversity, and applied innovation.

​​The program features keynote insights, curated roundtable discussions, and networking with organizations focused on financing, technical assistance, and manufacturing enablement—creating practical pathways from opportunity to execution.

​​Agenda Highlights

• ​​Networking breakfast and lunch

• ​​Opening and closing keynote speakers

• ​​Curated roundtable rotations with ecosystem partners

​​Whether you are a growing manufacturer or a partner supporting the manufacturing ecosystem, The Manufacturing Foundry offers a focused space to connect, collaborate, and build what’s next.