We are excited to invite you to the Empowering Local Manufacturers Forum on May 8 at Smithfield RSL. This event is designed to bring together manufacturers from across the region to discuss the latest trends, share best practices, and explore opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Event Details:

Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – Midday followed by lunch and networking
Venue: Smithfield RSL - plenty of free parking

Join us for a unique opportunity to address your burning issues with people who can help you resolve them. We’ve flipped the usual forum model, instead of hours of slide presentations, we, along with relevant solution partners, will listen and learn about what you need right now through a series of round table conversations.

Come along and talk to us, hear from neighbouring manufacturers about their challenges, and from all levels of government, education providers, industry groups, and others, how they can help with issues such as: skills and talent, supply chain, transport, modern manufacturing technology and expertise, training, access to capital, and creating a pipeline workforce for future growth and productivity lift.

What to expect at the Forum:

5-minute pitches from each partner table addressing how they can assist – 10 tables to choose from
3 rounds of 30-minute conversations at tables of your choice to address your issues and explore opportunities – if you register 2 people you can cover 6 rounds!
Time to network and meet other manufacturers plus lunch compliments of Cumberland City Council

Organisations invited to listen and respond to your needs include:

Cumberland, Fairfield and Blacktown City Councils
University of Technology Sydney, Western Sydney University and TAFE NSW
Industry Capability Network
Australian Manufacturing Readiness Center (AMRF). AMRF Connect and Bradfield Development Authority
Supply Nation, Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia SCLAA and Australian Logistics Council ALC
NSW Department of Education, Sydney Greater West Local Jobs Network and Community Migrant Resource Centre
Safework NSW and Services NSW
CSIRO and AusIndustry – Future made in Australia, Industry Growth Program, National Reconstruction Fund

As you know, Local, State and Federal Governments are focused on advancing Australian manufacturing, and as an ecosystem of partners, we are committed to supporting our local manufacturers in ways that matter and make a real difference.

We look forward to your participation in this exciting event.

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