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2025 Coastal Bend Manufacturing Day Expo

The Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation will host the region's fourth annual Coastal Bend Manufacturing Day Expo on October 3rd, 2025! More details to come.

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About MFG DAY
Engage. Immerse. Inspire.

Each October, we mark Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) in the Coastal Bend, embracing the transformative impact of the fourth industrial revolution. As advanced manufacturing technologies reshape our world, they create exciting new career paths. Whether tomorrow’s workforce is interested in becoming bioengineers, data analysts, robotics technicians, or playing crucial roles in operations, our manufacturing sector offers diverse opportunities.

MFG Day provides a unique platform for local manufacturers to showcase their facilities, demonstrate their cutting-edge processes, and highlight the wealth of career opportunities available to our region's students and future job seekers. Join us and explore how you can engage in this vital and enriching experience!

See How

Last Year

Went ->

MFG Day 2024
Recap Video

Agenda

OCT 3

Coming Soon

8:00 am - 1 pm

FEMA DOME - Del Mar Windward Campus

Student Agenda

8:00am – 11:30am……….Registration and Help Desk Open

8:00am – 10:00am……….Light Breakfast and Beverages are available

8:00am – 11:00am……….Career and Innovation Exhibitor Space Open

8:45am – 11:15am……….Del Mar Windward Campus Walking Tours (weather permitting)

Departure from FEMA Dome every (15 minutes) beginning at 8:45am, 30 students per tour

8:40am – 10:50am……….Tech Forum Demonstrations

15-minute immersive presentations from manufacturers to students on their technologies and workplace culture.

9:00am - 9:15am..............Cheniere
9:20am - 9:35am..............Tech-Labs

9:40am - 9:55am.........Electrify Your Future with MMR Construction
10:00am - 10:15am.........Corpus Christi Army Depot
10:20am -10:35am..........Tesla Lithium Refinery

Manufacturers & Businesses Agenda

8:00am – 11:30am..........Registration and Help Desk Open

8:00am – 10:00am..........Light Breakfast and Beverages are available

8:00am – 11:00am..........Career and Innovation Exhibitor Space Open

8:30am – 9:10am............Breakout and Roundtable Session
Seating is limited and one a first come, first serve basis for all sessions

8:30am - 9:10am.............Early Bird Breakout: City of Corpus Christi: What You Need to Know Bond 2024 & Sales Tax Reauthorization
9:20am - 10:00am...........Breakout 1A: Railroad Commission: Rules and Regulation Update

9:20am – 10:00am..........Breakout 1B: PNC Bank: Access to Capital and Investment

10:10am - 10:50am.........Breakout 2A: Del Mar College: Advanced Manufacturing - the Pathway to Success
10:10am - 10:50am........Breakout 2B: Texas Association of Manufacturers: 2024 Legislative Outlook

11:10am -11:30am.........Lunch Service and Seating

11:30am – 1:00pm.........Lunch and Keynote Panel Presentation:
Future Ready Texas: Navigating Emerging Energy Landscapes
Featuring: Judith Talavera, President & CEO to AEP Texas
Gabe Guerra, President & CEO of Kleberg Bank and Port of Corpus Christi Commissioner
Dr. David Ma, Dean of the College of Engineering, TAMU-CC
Keith Heyer, Technical Department Head, Gulf Coast Growth Ventures

Shawn Waldron, Senior Director of Government Affairs and General Counsel, HBW Resources

Speakers

Future Ready Texas: Navigating Emerging Energy Landscapes

Lunch and Keynote Panel Presentation, Featuring:

Judith Talavera

President & CEO of AEP Texas

Gabe Guerra

President & CEO of Kleberg Bank,

Port of Corpus Christi Commissioner

Dr. David Ma

Dean of the College of Engineering,

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Keith Heyer

Technical Department Head,

Gulf Coast Growth Ventures

Shawn Waldron

Senior Director of Government Affairs
and General Counsel,

HBW Resources

Participating Exhibitors

Ballyhoo Plastics
Corpus Christi Army Depot
Corpus Christi Water | CCW
Center for Emerging Energies
Cheniere
Coastal Bend Workforce Solutions
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority and Commute with Enterprise
Del Mar College
Del Mar College Contractor Resource Center
Dixie Iron Works
Gulf Coast Growth Ventures
MEYER
MMR Constructors
PNC Bank
Port of Corpus Christi Authority
SkillsUSA of Texas
Spherion Staffing
Tech-Labs
TESLA Lithium Refinery
The Reynolds Company
Turbomachinery Industries

Exhibitors

Why Attend MFG Day?

STAND OUT TO THE FUTURE WORKFORCE
Inspire Over 200 promising area students at this showcase of innovative technologies and processes.
CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
Network with top regional manufacturing professionals, enhancing your industry connections and collaboration opportunities.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS & KEYNOTE PANEL
Learn from experts about critical topics, including workforce development, advanced manufacturing, regulatory impacts, 2025 legislative outlook, and comprehensive security strategies
GET INVOLVED TODAY!

Registration coming soon!

The Venue

FEMA DOME
Del Mar College Windward Campus

4244-4266 Old Brownsville Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405

Contact Us

Save the Date 2025 Coastal Bend Manufacturing Day Expo

About MFG DAY Engage. Immerse. Inspire.