SUMMER 2026 | JULY 28-30 & AUGUST 5, 10-12

Join us on the Manufacturing Happy Hour All-American Summer Tour

Connect, learn, and grow as we build operational excellence together.

What to expect

MaintainX and Manufacturing Happy Hour are heading to the Northeast and the Midwest with our friends at AssetWatch for Summer 2026.

Come connect with leaders rooted in the manufacturing community and enjoy a drink and appetizers on us, while witnessing a special live recording of the Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast. Your host Chris Luecke will be joined by leaders across various industries and manufacturing ecosystems that drive the industry.

This All-American Manufacturing Summer Tour is bringing the party to:

Canton, MA | 7/28

Hartford, CT | 7/29

Brooklyn, NY | 7/29

King of Prussia, PA | 7/30

Rockford, IL | 8/5

Des Moines, IA | 8/10

Lenexa, KS | 8/11

St. Louis, MO | 8/12

SUMMER 2026 | JULY 28-30 & AUGUST 5, 10-12

Join us in person at Manufacturing Happy Hour

Northeast: July 28-30, 2026

Midwest: August 5, 10-12, 2026

Note: This event is only available in-person. Recordings and livestream options are not available at this time.

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EXPLORE THE VENUE

Join us live in the Northeast & Midwest

Join industry leaders at Epicurean Atlanta for a hands-on CMMS experience in a city built on innovation and operational excellence.

Schedule of activities

DATE	TIME	DETAILS
July 28, 2026 Canton, MA Trillium Brewing Canton 100 Royall St, Canton, MA 02021	5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Made in Massachusetts Massachusetts has long been a powerhouse in aerospace, defense, and precision manufacturing, and we're putting that on record. Join host Chris Luecke for a live two-part recording of Manufacturing Happy Hour featuring leaders from across the region's defense and industrial ecosystem, from composite materials to flexible packaging to life sciences. Drinks and appetizers on us.
July 29, 2026 Hartford, CT Trinity Innovation Hub Trinity College One Constitution Plaza, 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT 06103	9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Built in New England New England manufacturing runs deep, and Connecticut is no exception. Join host Chris Luecke for a live two-part recording of Manufacturing Happy Hour, covering what's happening across the broader New England industrial landscape before zooming in on Connecticut's own aerospace and defense legacy. Guests range from a century-old bell foundry to cutting-edge manufacturers redefining what's possible here. Coffee and donuts on us.
July 29, 2026 Brooklyn, NY Newlab 19 Morris Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205	5:30 PM - 8:30 PM New York Makes New York's manufacturing story is bigger, older, and more alive than most people realize. Join host Chris Luecke for a live five-part recording of Manufacturing Happy Hour, the most ambitious episode yet, covering everything from NYC's industrial legacy and workforce development to robotics, cleantech, and the ecosystem being built around production in one of the world's great cities. Guests include leaders from the Brooklyn Navy Yard, NYCEDC, CUNY, and beyond. Drinks and appetizers on us.
July 30, 2026 King of Prussia, PA Conshohocken Brewing Co - KoP 3100 Horizon Dr, King of Prussia, PA 19406	5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Built to Defend The greater Philly region punches well above its weight in defense and precision manufacturing, and we're making the case live. Join host Chris Luecke and NTMA for a two-part recording of Manufacturing Happy Hour, digging into the shipbuilding and defense industries that anchor this region before celebrating the broader Made in Philly story with the people building it. Drinks and appetizers on us.

Schedule of activities

DATE	TIME	DETAILS
August 5, 2026 Rockford, IL MakingChips 2426 North Church Street Rockford, IL 61103	5:00 PM - 9:00 PM IMTS Pre-Party IMTS week starts here. Before the show floor opens, come kick things off at a joint networking event co-hosted by Manufacturing Happy Hour and MakingChips. No podcast this evening, just good conversation and a chance to connect with fellow manufacturing professionals ahead of the industry's biggest week. Drinks and appetizers on us.
August 10, 2026 Des Moines, IA Confluence Brewing 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315	5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Made in Iowa Iowa makes more than most people know, and we're here to tell that story. Join host Chris Luecke for a live recording of Manufacturing Happy Hour exploring all things "Made in Iowa", plus a special segment with our friends at AssetWatch on what the future of asset monitoring looks like for manufacturers. Drinks and appetizers on us.
August 11, 2026 Lenexa, KS Union Horse Distilling 11740 W 86th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66214	3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Made in Kansas Kansas has a manufacturing story that deserves the spotlight. Join host Chris Luecke for a live recording of Manufacturing Happy Hour dedicated entirely to what's being built, made, and innovated right here in the Sunflower State. Drinks and appetizers on us.
August 12, 2026 St. Louis, MO Urban Chestnut Brewing	5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Episode 300: Midwest Manufacturing Revival Episode 300 deserves something special, and we're celebrating in style. Join host Chris Luecke in St. Louis for a milestone live recording of Manufacturing Happy Hour, starting with a look at the Midwest manufacturing revival before flipping the script: for Part 2, Chris takes the guest chair for a reverse interview on 300 episodes of the show. Drinks and appetizers on us.