October 08
Mpower Tradeshow & Conference
Western New York's premier manufacturing event —
exhibit floor, expert sessions, and industry networking all in one place.
exhibit floor, expert sessions, and industry networking all in one place.
Sponsor or exhibit at MPower Tradeshow & Conference—Western New York’s most dynamic manufacturing event. Built on the foundation of BNMA’s annual Manufacturing Night, MPower elevates the experience into a high-impact tradeshow paired with a powerful conference program, bringing together a buzzing exhibit floor, forward-thinking education, and meaningful connections with the leaders shaping the future of manufacturing in our region. From marketing strategies and AI-driven operations to visual inspection, supply chain optimization, and direct engagement with Tier 2–4 MIB suppliers, MPower is where innovation, collaboration, and opportunity come together.
Location
Riverworks
359 Ganson st Buffalo, NY 14203
359 Ganson st Buffalo, NY 14203
Date & Time
October 8, 2026
Conference:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tradeshow:
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Conference:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tradeshow:
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ATTEND EXHIBIT SPONSOR
Attend & Connect with 60+ manufacturing companies on the exhibit floor, attend up to three expert-led sessions tailored to your interests, and walk away with new ideas and new contacts.
Your ticket grants access to your choice of sessions at 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m., plus the full trade show, dinner, and networking.
Ticket Pricing
BNMA Members:
• Advance: $10
• Day of show: $15
• 10-ticket package: $70
Non-Members:
• Advance: $15
• Day of show: $25
• 10-ticket package: $120
An MPower Booth puts you face-to-face with decision-makers, engineers, and procurement professionals from across the Western New York manufacturing community. With attendees actively engaging exhibitors between sessions, this is a genuine, high-quality conversation — not a passive walk-by show.
Booth Pricing:
• BNMA Members: $550 (includes 2 tickets + 6 ft. draped table)
• Non-Members: $800 (includes 2 tickets + 6 ft. draped table)
Exhibitor Ticket Special:
• 5 tickets: $50
• 10 tickets: $100
Join BNMA and Exhibit — $1,130
Includes member exhibit booth ($550 value) + 30% discount on a 12-month BNMA membership.
(Regular members only.)
Booth Pricing:
• BNMA Members: $550 (includes 2 tickets + 6 ft. draped table)
• Non-Members: $800 (includes 2 tickets + 6 ft. draped table)
Exhibitor Ticket Special:
• 5 tickets: $50
• 10 tickets: $100
Join BNMA and Exhibit — $1,130
Includes member exhibit booth ($550 value) + 30% discount on a 12-month BNMA membership.
(Regular members only.)
Sponsoring MPower positions your company front and center with the WNY manufacturing community — on the exhibit floor, across event signage, and through BNMA's social channels before and after the event.
Sponsorship Levels:
Presenting Sponsor — $5,000
Includes: 15 tickets, Booth, 5+ social media spotlights, Verbal and printed acknowledgment
Platinum — $3,000
8 tickets, Booth, 5+ social media spotlights
Gold — $2,000
6 tickets, 30% off booth registration, 3+ social media spotlights
Silver — $1,500
4 tickets, 20% off booth registration, 1+ social media spotlight
Bronze — $750
2 tickets, 10% off booth registration
Drink Sponsor — $1,200 (only 2 available)
2 tickets, 10% off booth registration, Signage at the bar
CONFERENCE TOPICS
MPower brings together the ideas, technologies, and strategies manufacturers need now to stay competitive, drive growth, and lead the future of industry.
Stop Leaving Money on the Table: How to Maximize Your Tradeshow ROI
Tradeshows represent one of your company's biggest marketing investments — in time, budget, and energy. Yet most companies walk away with a badge scan list and a bag full of brochures, never fully capitalizing on the opportunity in front of them. This session will give you a proven, step-by-step process to transform your tradeshow participation from a cost center into a lead-generating, revenue-driving machine. Whether you're a seasoned exhibitor or planning your first show, you'll leave with a clear, actionable playbook you can put to work immediately.
Tradeshows represent one of your company's biggest marketing investments — in time, budget, and energy. Yet most companies walk away with a badge scan list and a bag full of brochures, never fully capitalizing on the opportunity in front of them. This session will give you a proven, step-by-step process to transform your tradeshow participation from a cost center into a lead-generating, revenue-driving machine. Whether you're a seasoned exhibitor or planning your first show, you'll leave with a clear, actionable playbook you can put to work immediately.
Beyond Off-the-Shelf: Custom Measurement & Visual Inspection Solutions for Modern Manufacturing
Discover how custom measurement and visual inspection solutions can help manufacturers solve unique quality challenges, improve inspection efficiency, and integrate precision measurement directly into production environments. This session will highlight real-world applications of automated inspection, machine vision, custom gauging, and in-line measurement systems, along with strategies for connecting metrology equipment with robotics, traceability, and production software to increase throughput, reduce cycle times, and improve quality outcomes.
Discover how custom measurement and visual inspection solutions can help manufacturers solve unique quality challenges, improve inspection efficiency, and integrate precision measurement directly into production environments. This session will highlight real-world applications of automated inspection, machine vision, custom gauging, and in-line measurement systems, along with strategies for connecting metrology equipment with robotics, traceability, and production software to increase throughput, reduce cycle times, and improve quality outcomes.
Explore strategies to strengthen supply chains, improve resilience, and navigate today’s evolving global manufacturing landscape.
AI in Action: Real-World Applications for Manufacturers
AI is transforming the manufacturing landscape — but knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. This dynamic panel discussion brings together five industry experts to cut through the noise and show you exactly how manufacturers like you are putting AI to work right now. Through real case studies, candid insights, and an open Q&A, you'll walk away with a clear picture of what's possible and a practical path forward. Whether you're just curious or ready to dive in, this is the session that will move you from wondering to doing.
AI is transforming the manufacturing landscape — but knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. This dynamic panel discussion brings together five industry experts to cut through the noise and show you exactly how manufacturers like you are putting AI to work right now. Through real case studies, candid insights, and an open Q&A, you'll walk away with a clear picture of what's possible and a practical path forward. Whether you're just curious or ready to dive in, this is the session that will move you from wondering to doing.
Your Customers and Processes Are Talking – Are You Listening?
This session will include a panel of Meliora Partners’ Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belts introducing two essential disciplines — Voice of the Customer (VOC) and Voice of the Process (VOP). It will explore how senior leaders can use them together to make smarter decisions, reduce firefighting, and build operations that consistently deliver on their promises. Participants will leave with a clear framework for capturing meaningful stakeholder input and using process data to know — not guess — what their operations are capable of.
This session will include a panel of Meliora Partners’ Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belts introducing two essential disciplines — Voice of the Customer (VOC) and Voice of the Process (VOP). It will explore how senior leaders can use them together to make smarter decisions, reduce firefighting, and build operations that consistently deliver on their promises. Participants will leave with a clear framework for capturing meaningful stakeholder input and using process data to know — not guess — what their operations are capable of.
Breaking In: How to Become an Approved Supplier to the Submarine Industrial Base
The Submarine Industrial Base represents one of the most stable, high-value supply chains in U.S. defense manufacturing — and the door is open wider than you might think. This exclusive session puts you in the room with active Tier 2, 3, and 4 suppliers who have already navigated the path you're looking to take. They'll pull back the curtain on what it really takes to get approved, what buyers are looking for, and how to position your company for long-term success in this critical supply chain. If you've ever wondered whether your company is ready to compete for defense work, this is the session that will give you your answer.
The Submarine Industrial Base represents one of the most stable, high-value supply chains in U.S. defense manufacturing — and the door is open wider than you might think. This exclusive session puts you in the room with active Tier 2, 3, and 4 suppliers who have already navigated the path you're looking to take. They'll pull back the curtain on what it really takes to get approved, what buyers are looking for, and how to position your company for long-term success in this critical supply chain. If you've ever wondered whether your company is ready to compete for defense work, this is the session that will give you your answer.