Network and Have Some Fun
Elevate your experience by participating in networking events and experiences designed to provide the perfect blend of business and leisure. Unwind and forge meaningful connections within our advanced manufacturing community. Join fellow engineers, colleagues, and potential partners and leverage these extra chances to seal your leads face-to-face and boost your business objectives. See our list of networking events below:
Welcome Reception
Kick off MD&M Midwest with the Welcome Reception and celebrate our 30th anniversary. Enjoy complimentary drinks, bites, prize giveaways, and more as you network with peers, speakers, and customers at this open-to-all reception on the expo floor. Badges required for entry. All welcome.
Time & Date:
Tuesday, October 21, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
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MD&M Park
Come relax, interact with your peers, and have some fun at MD&M Park – a gathering place featuring local artists and not-for-profit organizations.
MD&M Park includes forestry and crafted seating from urban forestry and youth organization Tree Trust. After the event, the seating – which is being built by Tree Trust’s Career Pathways program participants – will be delivered to the Normandale Elementary School in Bloomington, MN, for use in their outdoor classroom. In addition, the trees will be planted in the Minneapolis metro area as part of the program’s community impact.
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday, October 21
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Complimentary Caricatures from Caricatures for a Cause
A live caricature artist will provide on-the-spot sketches for attendees. Take home a personalized memento while engaging with others in MD&M Park.
2. – 4 p.m.
Healing Hearts Rescue On-Site Pet Adoption & Donation Opportunities
In partnership with Healing Hearts Rescue, MD&M Park will feature on-site pet adoption opportunities for attendees looking to give a dog a forever home. Guests can also contribute through donation initiatives, directly supporting Healing Hearts’ mission to rescue and rehome dogs in need.
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Wednesday, October 22
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Complimentary Professional Headshots
For the second year, MD&M Midwest will provide complimentary professional headshots to attendees during its expo. Available on a first come first serve basis. Share your headshot on LinkedIn with #MD&MMidwest for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!
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About Tree Trust
Tree Trust is a Minnesota-based forestry group that organizes efforts to increase the urban tree canopy through community and school-based volunteer plantings, municipal tree distributions, and other special forestry initiatives. Tree Trust offers two Career Pathways programs—the Summer Youth Employment Program and Branches — which aim to introduce young people from underrepresented communities to sustainable careers while also creating and enhancing local green spaces for community enjoyment. Many of the trainees secure jobs directly after the program, helping to build a pipeline of trained workers for local employers.
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About Healing Hearts Rescue
Healing Hearts Rescue is a volunteer-based non-profit dog rescue in Minnesota dedicated to changing the lives of animals whom humans have failed by finding them safe and loving homes. It is 100% funded through adoption fees and donations. The organization believes that every dog deserves to be loved as true members of a family and is committed to fulfilling that dream one dog at a time!
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Demo Zone at MD&M Park
Step into the Demo Zone, where innovation comes alive through dynamic 30-minute product demos from leading suppliers. See the latest manufacturing technologies and solutions in action and explore innovations up close and gain practical insights.
Check back for the demo schedule.
Networking
Connect with peers, suppliers, and industry leaders in an engaging, business-focused environment where you can build relationships, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities to advance your objectives. Featured networking opportunities include themed meet-ups and curated 1:1 speed networking tailored to key manufacturing sectors.
Networking Schedule:
Tuesday, October 21
11:15 a.m.– 12 p.m. — Open Networking: Cardiac Medtech
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. — Speed Networking: Topic to Come
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. — Open Networking: AI & Machine Learning
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. — Speed Networking: Topic to Come
Wednesday, October 22
11:15 – 12 p.m. — Open Networking: 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. — Speed Networking: Topic to Come
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. — Open Networking: Women in Engineering, in partnership with:
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. — Speed Networking: Topic to Come