Get Ready for the Supplier Innovation Summit 2026!
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Join us and program partners, Tooling U-SME and Critical Ops, for a one-day Supplier Innovation Summit at Lorain County Community College on Feb. 12, 2026. The summit is designed to spark collaboration, accelerate innovation, and strengthen the supply chain ecosystem.

This is your opportunity to:

  • Connect with leading OEMs, suppliers, and the ManuFuture community.
  • Collaborate on solutions for workforce challenges, next-generation technologies, and supply chain resilience.
  • Discover resources and strategies to stay competitive in an evolving global market.
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Past speakers and exhibitors included Parker Aerospace, Rimeco, Troy Innovative, Tooling U-SME, Critical Ops, Fly About Strategies, Cleveland State University, Baldwin-Wallace, NASA Glenn Research Center, Homeland Security, TPI Efficiency, Rust Belt Recruiting, Echodyne, Applied Research Institute, and Kloud9IT. This summit will explore emerging opportunities in Air Mobility and Aerospace and how suppliers can play a pivotal role.


February 12, 2026, 8:00AM-4:00PM
Lorain County Community College
One Lorain Center
1005 Abbe Road N
Elyria, OH 44035

Guests can book their stay in our hotel block at the Hyatt Place Cleveland/Westlake/Crocker Park.

Explore what Supplier Innovation Summit 2026 has to offer!

Make connections with OEMs in the network.

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Discover Emerging Market Opportunities

Learn how to position your company in the rapidly growing Air Mobility and Aerospace sectors.

Build Strategic Partnerships

Forge meaningful connections with potential collaborators during dedicated networking sessions and reception.

Access Innovation Resources

Explore tools, programs, and service providers designed to accelerate your innovation capabilities.

Shape the Future of Manufacturing

Participate in interactive design sessions on Manufacturing 4.0, supplier partnerships, and workforce strategies.

Co-Create Real Solutions

Work alongside peers in collaborative workshops to tackle workforce challenges and supply chain resilience.

Take Action on Innovation

Leave with a concrete roadmap to turn ideas into implementation and stay competitive in 2026.

Network with Industry Leaders

Connect directly with OEMs, suppliers, and innovators from Parker Aerospace, Kratos, Airbus, Eve, Beta, and more.

Hear What OEMs Really Need

Gain direct insights on supplier requirements and innovation priorities from leading aerospace manufacturers.

Supplier Innovation Summit 2026

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