ManuTech Innovation Summit

About the Event

The Domestic Manufacturing Innovation Summit brings together the country’s most influential voices across industry, investment, and government to shape the future of U.S. manufacturing.

Join us for a full day of insights, networking, and matchmaking focused on accelerating domestic innovation, strengthening supply chain resilience, and driving forward industrial sustainability.

Whether you're a high-tech startup looking for strategic partners, a corporate leader seeking cutting-edge solutions, or a policymaker invested in America's industrial competitiveness—this is the summit for you.

Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Suburban Collection Showplace
Address: 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374

What to Expect

Four High-Impact Panels with corporate and government leaders

Startup-Corporate Matchmaking (1:1 meetings with curated connections)

Keynotes from leading voices in defense, manufacturing, and innovation

Networking Sessions and access to decision-makers across sectors

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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

30 minutes

Breakfast & Networking

8:30 AM - 8:40 AM

10 minutes

Dan Radomski, CEO, Centrepolis Accelerator

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

45 minutes

Dan Radomski, CEO, Centrepolis Accelerator (Moderator)
Kurt Baumgarten, Partner, GM Ventures
Josh Berg, Managing Director, Magna International(Corporate Venture Capital)
Bryce Porter, Director of Strategy & Business Development, Re:Build Tekna Inc
Gary White, Innovation Director, GSA/U.S. Air Force

9:35 AM - 9:55 AM

20 minutes

10 Manufacturing Tech companies pitching their innovations (companies to be announced closer to the event date)

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

45 minutes

Cynthia Hutchinson, Executive Director, BlueForge Alliance (Moderator)
Heleana Krusec, Principal, Defense Innovation Unit
Andrew Clausnitzer, Managing Partner, Victory 6 Advisors
Thomas Vern, Assistant Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center
Zach Beecher, Partner, Scout VC
Mike Nitka, Managing Director, Stifel Financial Group

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

20 minutes

10 Manufacturing Tech companies pitching their innovations (companies to be announced closer to the event date)

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

45 minutes

Phillip Swanson, VP of Venture Development, Centrepolis Accelerator (Moderator)
Scot Blommel, Senior Manager, Whirlpool Corporation
Kathryn Meng, Investment Director, RA Capital
Phil Roos, Director, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
Chris Hessler, Regional Environmental Manager, Gerdau

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

15 minutes

Grab Lunch

12:10 PM - 12:15 PM

15 minutes

Message from Ward Law

12:15 PM - 12:55 PM

40 minutes

Sandy Munro, CEO, Munro & Associates
Eric Keipper, Head of Engineering, Slate

1:00 - 1:20 PM

20 minutes

10 Manufacturing Tech companies pitching their innovations (companies to be announced closer to the event date)

1:25 - 2:10 PM

45 minutes

Luke Cherrington, Founding Partner, Latitude Ventures (Moderator)
Dan Druin, VP of Industry 4.0, Lear Corporation
Matt Myrand, Director of Industrial Engineering, Whirlpool Corporation
Jason Carroll, Enterprise Vice President - Manufacturing Engineering, Eaton
Marcus Lott, Principal Innovation Engineer, Detroit Manufacturing Systems

2:10 - 2:30 PM

20 minutes

Break / Networking

2:30 – 5:00 PM

2 hours 30 minutes

Pre-scheduled, 15-minute meetings connecting high-tech startups with corporates and investors based on mutual interest

5:00 PM – 6:30PM

1 hour 30 minutes

Reception

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