What if one evening could show you what South Florida makes, introduce you to the people behind it and spark the relationships that shape the industry’s next year? The SFMA Annual Meeting has been reimagined as the SFMA 2026 Manufacturing Expo + Annual Meeting, presented by FPL, one connected experience celebrating the products, people, technology and partnerships moving South Florida manufacturing forward. It will take place Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines. Read on to learn about what you can expect from this highly anticipated event.
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Who Should Attend SFMA 2026 Manufacturing Expo + Annual Meeting?
This event is a regional gathering for anyone who makes, supports, buys from, hires for or invests in South Florida manufacturing. These are the groups that will benefit the most from attending:
- Manufacturing leaders will have an opportunity to showcase their capabilities and strengthen relationships with other businesses.
- Executives and business leaders will discover where the industry is headed.
- Suppliers and service providers will connect directly with companies that need their expertise.
- Workforce and education partners will meet employers and find opportunities for collaboration.
- Students and emerging professionals will discover career paths and technologies while connecting with the people powering the region’s industry.
What Makes the 2026 Experience Different?
For 2026, we are expanding on the traditional annual meeting format. This year’s event combines an expo, interactive experiences, networking, industry recognition, dinner and a post-program live demonstration, giving guests more time and ways to engage. Attendees will be able to see what is made in South Florida. They can meet the people behind the products and processes. Within the showcase, attendees can explore emerging technologies and practical solutions. During the stage program, SFMA will recognize industry achievements and outline priorities for the year ahead.
One Connected Journey in Three Event Areas
The SFMA 2026 Manufacturing Expo + Annual Meeting, presented by FPL will have three distinct zones, all of which will serve a different purpose throughout the event. They are:
- Made Here Plaza: This is the outdoor hub for regional manufacturing pride, conversation and discovery. It becomes the evening’s closing destination for a live demonstration featuring a South Florida-made product, process or system.
- Interactive lobby experiences: This area will contain hands-on moments and displays designed to introduce guests to products, technologies, companies and capabilities as they move through the event.
- Great Hall: This is the setting for dinner and the SFMA Annual Meeting stage program, including manufacturer highlights, workforce stories, innovation, supply-chain connections, industry recognition and SFMA’s forward-looking priorities.
How Different Groups Can Participate
Manufacturers: Exhibit in the Made Here Showcase
Exhibiting is more than reserving a booth. It is a chance to demonstrate your capabilities, tell your company story, recognize your team and put your work in front of a highly relevant regional audience. Reserve your Made Here Showcase booth and give your products, capabilities and team the visibility they deserve.
Reserve Your Made Here Showcase Booth
Companies: Sponsor the Experience
Sponsorship allows you to own a meaningful moment. Align your brands with products, people, technology, connections, hospitality or recognition while supporting the future of South Florida manufacturing.
Sponsor the Event
Individuals and Teams: Register to Attend
Just looking to attend? Bring your colleagues, and arrive when doors open so you can experience the full showcase, build connections before dinner and stay for the post-program demonstration.
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Made Here. Moving Forward.
The SFMA 2026 Manufacturing Expo + Annual Meeting, presented by FPL, promises to be one evening to celebrate what South Florida makes, recognize who makes it possible and create the connections that will move the region forward. Register by October 23, 2026, to save your spot at this can’t-miss event. Visit the event page to learn more.
