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Share your expertise at COMP2026. This year’s show theme is: Colorado Manufacturing Rising.
We’re seeking industry leaders, innovators, and experts to present advancements, trends, and transformative strategies that help to accelerate manufacturing growth. Submit your session summary for consideration today.
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Are you at the forefront of accelerating manufacturing growth?
COMP2026 invites industry leaders, innovators, and experts to share their knowledge and insights at Colorado’s premier manufacturing exposition.
Whether you’ve developed proven, competitive solutions, pioneered new technologies, or implemented transformative strategies in the space, we want to hear from you.
Rising to the Challenge: Growth Strategies, Tactics and Channels for Manufacturers and Partners
Abstracts to address research, case studies and/or applications in any of the following:
- Rise Through Scale | Practical strategies for expanding operations, increasing capacity, and building a manufacturing business positioned for long-term growth.
- Rise Through Sales | How manufacturers are winning new business, strengthening customer relationships, and implementing sales strategies that drive sustainable revenue.
- Rise Through People | Building the workforce of tomorrow — attracting, developing, and retaining the talent needed to power a growing operation.
- Rise Through Supply Chain | Turning supply chain constraints into competitive advantages by reducing risk, improving resilience, and building supplier relationships that support growth.
- Rise Through New Markets | Identifying untapped opportunities, diversifying your customer base, and creating the sales pipeline your next phase of growth depends on.
- Rise Through Innovation | How new product development, emerging technologies, and a culture of innovation are helping manufacturers open new revenue streams and stay ahead of the curve.
Exposure, Recognition and Complimentary Benefits
Connect with industry professionals, decision-makers, and peers while establishing yourself as a thought leader in the manufacturing community.
- Attract the attention of key industry leaders and decision-makers
- Position your company as a content authority and subject matter expert
- Showcase your company’s technology and innovative processes
- Gain industry-wide exposure through event marketing support
- Make new connections and network with peers from throughout the United States
- Receive one (1) complimentary conference registration, for yourself, including admission to the Colorado Manufacturing Partners 2025 exposition, keynotes, panels and Happy Hour Networking Reception.
- Receive (5) complimentary attendee passes to extend to guests.
The Evaluation Process
Committee to evaluate submitted abstracts based on the following criteria:
- Overall quality
- Relevance to the industry
- Well-defined focus within the program track structure
- Practical applications of material
- Timeliness of the topic
- Speaker qualifications
Note: Presentations must be educational in nature. Sales presentations will not be accepted. The final program selections and notifications will be made at least 60 days prior to the event. You will be notified by email if your presentation is selected.
Presentation Guidelines
Selected speakers will be allotted 20–25 minutes for their presentation, followed by 5–10 minutes for audience Q&A. Presentations should be educational, thought-provoking, and relevant to the event audience. While brief references to your company or product are acceptable, the content must avoid overt commercial promotion or sales-driven messaging.
Recommended formats include:
Case Studies highlighting real-world applications and measurable outcomes
Trend Analyses or Research-Based Insights grounded in data
Actionable Frameworks or Practical How-To Guides
Slide decks are required for all presentations and must be submitted prior to the event. Decks should be visually engaging, avoid dense text, and support the speaker’s key takeaways.
Additional details regarding slide submission deadlines and day-of-event instructions, including AV check-in and microphone setup, will be provided to selected speakers via email prior to event date.
To begin your application, complete the form at the top of page and click submit.
Please Note: Presenting at this event is considered voluntary without compensation for speaking or travel.