Join the Association of Manufacturers Bay Area for an important event highlighting the impact of the manufacturing sector in the Bay Area. The Association of Manufacturers Bay Area (AMBayArea) is a trade group dedicated to ensuring that manufacturing thrives in the region. AMBayArea supports and promotes Bay Area manufacturing through member education, workforce development, purchasing power, grassroots advocacy and collaboration.

Event Details

The Association of Manufacturers Bay Area's (AMBayArea) Winter Forum will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at NextFlex, 2244 Blach Place, San Jose. The event will feature a keynote presentation and panel discussion from Lance Hastings who will speak on The State of the Manufacturing Industry. Industry experts will break down what to expect in supply chains and tariffs, outline key federal and state funding opportunities and incentives, and provide the latest legislative and regulatory updates shaping the manufacturing landscape. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from Poonum Rashmikant Patel, Deputy Director of Business Development at GO-Biz, who will share valuable incentive programs available to California manufacturers involving business investment, employee training and hiring, job creation and retention, investments and equipment purchases, and more. 

Ticket Information

Tickets are $55.20 per person. Special discounts are available for AMBayArea members. To register, please visit: www.ambayarea.org/event/winterforum2026.

Additional Information

Additional information on this event or sponsorship opportunities is available. For details, please refer to the AMBayArea representative below.

Contact Information

Mark Martin
AMBayArea
1300 Clay Street, Suite 600, Oakland, California  94612
(650) 248-7728 phone
info@ambayarea.org e-mail     www.ambayarea.org WWW

Hacienda Owners Association
4305 Hacienda Drive, Suite 330, Pleasanton, California  94588-2738
(925) 734-6500  phone     (925) 734-6501  fax    
info@hacienda.org e-mail     www.hacienda.org WWW