Strengthen your workforce. Support the supply chain. Build the future of manufacturing.
The BlueForge Workforce Summit brings together manufacturers, workforce leaders, and industry partners to explore practical strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining the talent needed to support the growing demands of the submarine industrial base.
Designed for manufacturers supporting or interested in supporting defense and submarine supply chains, this full-day event will provide actionable insights to help organizations build stronger talent pipelines, develop their workforce, improve employee engagement, and preserve critical knowledge.
Featuring proven strategies from IMEC’s Employee Journey: Attract. Develop. Retain. framework, the summit will equip manufacturers with tools and resources to strengthen their workforce and increase long-term operational resilience.
Participants will learn how to:
- Attract skilled talent through stronger workforce pipelines and partnerships
- Develop employees through effective onboarding, training, and career pathways
- Retain critical skills by building an engaged and resilient workforce
- Access resources and partnerships available to support manufacturing growth
Join IMEC and industry partners for a day focused on building the workforce behind the future of American manufacturing.

