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  • 2026 East Bay Innovation Awards

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    Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts 10 10th St., Oakland, CA, United States

    The 13th annual East Bay Innovation Awards returns to downtown Oakland at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts on the evening of Thursday, March 26, 2026. Join us for a fun-filled evening presented by PG&E, where the awardees will be revealed. Networking begins at 5:00 pm. Tickets include food and beverage. Get your tickets today! About the East […]

    $200 – $250

  • Robotics Redefined: Automation as the New Backbone of Advanced Manufacturing

    Virtual Event

    Manufacturers are rapidly adopting robotics and intelligent automation to stay competitive in a reshoring-driven economy. As labor markets tighten and quality demands rise, robotics and smart factories are reshaping everything from production lines to supplier networks. This session explores the technologies driving this shift – and how regions can harness automation to grow high-quality jobs. […]

    Free

  • Accelerating Innovation: Project Impacts from Manufacturing USA

    Accelerating Innovation: Project Impacts from Manufacturing USA
    Zoom

    Join the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing for a new webinar series! Accelerating Innovation: Project Impacts from Manufacturing USA will highlight the technical project impacts of the Manufacturing USA institutes and their project partners. Discover exciting technological advancements, improved manufacturing processes, and learn about related collaboration opportunities. The series kicks off on January 15, 2026, […]

    Free

  • Annual DVTI Conference: Where Manufacturing Meets Technology

    Diablo Valley College 321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA, United States

    The Diablo Valley Tech Initiative (DVTI) Conference connects innovators, manufacturers, educators, and local leaders around a shared vision for our region’s future. This year’s theme, “Where Manufacturing Meets Technology,” will spotlight industries that shape the Diablo Valley—robotics, precision manufacturing, clean energy, food and beverage production, and engineering services. It’s a chance to learn, exchange ideas, […]

    $50

  • The State of Regional Goods Movement

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    From the groceries on our shelves to the materials that build our homes, from the exports that fuel our global competitiveness to the packages arriving at our doorsteps, goods movement is the quiet backbone of our economy. And right now, it’s undergoing rapid transformation. Join East Bay EDA and the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association for […]

  • Women in Manufacturing Skilled Trades (WiMST) Symposium

    Ohlone College in Fremont 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA

    WHAT: A day to meet with skilled tradeswomen, manufacturers, educators, and workforce professionals to discuss how to recruit, retain, and encourage more women into the manufacturing skilled trades. WHO should attend: 1) Women in (and those interested in entering) the manufacturing skilled trades 2) Bay Area manufacturers (HR or technical hiring managers or those who create company […]

  • Manufacturing Executive Roundtable

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    Virtual Event

    Don’t miss an exclusive, invitation-only executive roundtable to engage with fellow manufacturing leaders and help shape the region’s future. The Association of Manufacturers Bay Area, East Bay Economic Development Alliance, and East Bay Works have joined forces to convene manufacturing leaders for an exclusive, invitation-only executive roundtable. Community partners representing workforce development, education, and economic […]

  • Accelerating Innovation: Project Impacts from Manufacturing USA

    Accelerating Innovation: Project Impacts from Manufacturing USA
    Zoom

    Join the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing for a new webinar series! Accelerating Innovation: Project Impacts from Manufacturing USA will highlight the technical project impacts of the Manufacturing USA institutes and their project partners. Discover exciting technological advancements, improved manufacturing processes, and learn about related collaboration opportunities. The series kicks off on January 15, 2026, […]

    Free

  • AMBayArea Winter Forum

    The AMBayArea Winter Forum will be held on Thursday, January 29, 3 to 6 p.m. at NextFlex in San Jose and feature a panel discussion, facility tours, and networking. Speaker to be announced. A limited number of sponsorships are available. Email info@ambayarea.org for sponsorship opportunities. AMBayArea members can purchase discounted tickets. Non-member manufacturers who purchase […]

  • Tour of Zoox

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    Zoox – Serial Production Facility 25810 Clawiter Rd, Hayward, CA, United States

    East Bay EDA is excited to kick off the year with an exclusive tour of the Zoox robotaxi production facility in Hayward. Join us for this unique look into one of the East Bay’s newest and most advanced robotics manufacturing operations. Recently featured on KQED News, this 220,000-square-foot repurposed manufacturing facility aims to produce up to 10,000 vehicles […]

  • Accelerating Innovation: Project Impacts from Manufacturing USA

    Accelerating Innovation: Project Impacts from Manufacturing USA
    Zoom

    Join the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing for a new webinar series! Accelerating Innovation: Project Impacts from Manufacturing USA will highlight the technical project impacts of the Manufacturing USA institutes and their project partners. Discover exciting technological advancements, improved manufacturing processes, and learn about related collaboration opportunities. The series kicks off on January 15, 2026, […]

    Free

  • AMBayArea Winter Mixer

    Save the date for the AMBayArea Winter Mixer and enjoy networking, facility tours, and happy hour. Location and details to be announced. Registration will open in November. This event is exclusive to Bay Area manufacturing executives. Space is limited.