Today’s manufacturers are navigating a rapidly changing world—balancing global trade shifts, advanced technology adoption, workforce needs, automation and more! At COMP2025, we’re bringing together an outstanding panel of industry leaders to unpack the current challenges Colorado manufacturers are facing and spotlight the future opportunities shaping the landscape.

Panel Theme: From Current Challenges to Future Opportunities: Expert Perspectives on Manufacturing

Your COMP2025 Powerhouse Panelists:

• ​Grady Cope: President & CEO, Reata Engineering and Machine Works​
• ​Jackie Sopko: VP of Strategy & Commercial Performance, Boroux​
• ​Dan Grady: VP of Operations, Hercules Industries​
• ​Karen Gerwitz: President & CEO, World Trade Center Denver​
• ​Traci Marques: Executive Director & CEO, Pikes Peak Workforce Development Center​

Panel Session: 2:30–3:30 PM
DoubleTree Hilton | Colorado Springs

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert perspectives and actionable insights to help your business thrive in the face of change—and prepare for the exciting future of Colorado manufacturing, only at COMP2025!