2025 Owensboro Manufacturing Expo

Network with fellow manufacturers, gain insights from industry leaders, and explore new business opportunities.

The 2025 Owensboro Manufacturing Expo will be held at the Owensboro Convention Center on July 21–22

Join KY-MEP for the Owensboro Manufacturing Expo — a premier gathering for Kentucky manufacturers to connect, collaborate, and explore innovation. The event will feature networking opportunities, exhibitor booths, and expert-led discussions designed to spark growth and share industry best practices.

Key Dates:

  • Networking Reception: Monday, July 21 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Expo: Tuesday, July 22 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Save The Date

Who Should Attend:

  • CEOs, COOs, CFOs

  • Plant Managers

  • Production Managers

  • Operations Managers

  • Industrial Engineers

  • Product Development Engineers

  • Quality Control Managers

  • Sales Managers

Bill Plutnick Founder, Swiss Metrology, LLC

“The most valuable aspects of the event are that you get to talk directly with high-level managers who have real needs...”

Howard Burton KenTron Manufacturing

“We always enjoy the opportunity to meet potential new suppliers and/or customers, especially ones from our own area”

Registration Opens Soon!

Stay tuned for more details and be sure to mark your calendar!

Important Note for Service Providers:
Manufacturers can attend and exhibit at no cost. However, service providers will be subject to a fee to attend or exhibit. More details on pricing and registration will be provided soon.

Owensboro Manufacturing Expo 2025 at a Glance:

    • Monday, July 21st: 4pm-6pm

    • Tuesday, July 22nd: 9am-4pm

  • Owensboro Convention Center

    501 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY 42301

  • Parking is free in Expo Center Lot.

  • TBA

  • MONDAY, JULY 21
    4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Networking Reception
    Owensboro Convention Center – Riverview Room

    TUESDAY, JULY 22
    9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Expo
    Owensboro Convention Center – German American Bank Ballroom

    8:00 AM
    Registration Opens

    9:00 AM
    Program Begins (Welcome & Sponsor Intros)

    9:15 AM
    KY-MEP & Catalyst Equipment Match Overview

    9:40 AM
    Break

    10:00 AM
    Panel Discussion #1

    10:50 AM
    Break

    11:45 AM
    One-on-One B2B Networking / View Exhibitor Displays
    Lunch Buffet Opens

    12:15 PM
    Panel Discussion #2
    One-on-One B2B Networking / View Exhibitor Displays
    Closing Remarks & Depart for Plant Tour

    2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Plant Tour

Have Questions?

Reach out to our team for more information.

Amanda Schweinzger

KY-MEP

Outbound Marketing Lead

amanda.schweinzger@louisville.edu