MFG Day encourages companies and educational institutions around the nation to host events where students, parents, teachers and community leaders can learn more about the exciting field of modern manufacturing. The official kick-off to MFG Day on Oct. 2 at 12 p.m. EDT will feature the following special guests and speakers:

• • Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the NAM
  • Dr. Walt Copan, under secretary of commerce for standards and technology and NIST director
  • Emily Dawn Calandrelli, The Space Gal, host and co-executive producer, Emily’s Wonder Lab
  • Carolyn Lee, executive director, the MI
  • Jenny Gai, industry solutions manager, Salesforce
  • Matt Miller, build prep supervisor, SLS, Protolabs
  • Chelle Travis, executive director, SkillsUSA
  • Richard Grimsley, director, career and technical education, Dallas ISD
  • Leah Curry, president, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana