In a time of rapid policy shifts and evolving market dynamics, manufacturers need more than sensationalist headlines – they need clear, actionable forecasts tailored to the manufacturing technology industry. That’s precisely what MTForecast 2025 delivers.
Hosted by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, MTForecast 2025 takes place Oct. 15-17 in Schaumburg, Illinois, and provides business leaders with the strategic foresight and tools they need to plan confidently for the year ahead. With the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill – a sweeping legislative package offering new tax incentives and investment opportunities for American manufacturers – there’s a renewed sense of possibility. However, understanding how to capitalize on this momentum while navigating global trade uncertainty and cost pressures requires expert guidance and industry-specific data.
That’s where MTForecast excels. The event brings together top economists and industry experts who cut through the noise and deliver focused insights on the key drivers shaping manufacturing markets into 2026.
This year’s agenda features a variety of topics relevant to senior leaders of manufacturing companies, including economic forecasting, industry outlooks, business strategy, sales alignment, and marketing transformation.
Speaker Highlights:
Michael Fuez, economist at ITR Economics, delivers a comprehensive economic outlook grounded in ITR’s proven forecasting methodology. Fuez will break down the macroeconomic trends most likely to impact the manufacturing technology sector and offer practical advice for timing business decisions, managing risk, and seizing growth opportunities.
Jeff Radichel, president of The Next Step, leads a Scenario Planning Workshop designed to help executives prepare for a range of future economic conditions. Attendees will learn how to build resilient strategies that hold up under pressure. Radichel will also present a breakout session on sales data optimization, sharing methods to realign sales teams and processes with evolving customer behaviors and market dynamics.
Mary Kate Phillips, vice president at Strategex, presents a session on organic growth strategies, offering a framework for building sustainable, long-term revenue without relying on acquisition. Phillips will guide leaders in identifying core strengths, refining customer value propositions, and structuring teams for consistent growth.
Joe Sullivan, co-founder of Gorilla 76, offers a forward-looking session on crafting your 2026 B2B marketing strategy. Sullivan will walk through how to connect with today’s complex buying committees, build trust, and drive engagement through content-rich, insight-driven campaigns that support business development goals.
Roger Atkins, president of NTMA since 2020 and a lifelong manufacturing leader, brings decades of contract manufacturing experience. NTMA represents over 1,200 precision manufacturing companies, collectively totaling more than $8 billion in sales. With deep insight into small and midsize manufacturers, he'll share an industry outlook shaped by hands-on knowledge and a passion for industry success.
Dr. Greg Upton, executive director of Louisiana State University’s Center for Energy Studies since 2023, brings decades of energy-economics expertise. With extensive knowledge of decarbonization, midstream constraints, and Gulf Coast markets, he’ll unpack the energy industry outlook, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry.
Whether you're rethinking your go-to-market plan, preparing for your 2026 budget cycle, or simply trying to stay ahead of industry shifts, MTForecast 2025 offers the clarity and confidence manufacturing leaders need to navigate what’s next. See the full line-up of speakers at MTForecast 2025 website.
Join us at MTForecast on Oct. 15-17 in Schaumberg, Illinois, and turn our economic insights into your competitive advantage.
