Manufacturing Outlook Roadshow 2026

When manufacturers come together, something powerful happens. It’s a space where diverse perspectives drive innovation, where challenges turn into opportunities, and where you realize you’re not navigating this landscape alone.

Be part of our annual Manufacturing Outlook Roadshow, with stops in six locations across Ontario – Windsor, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Brampton, Cobourg, and Kingston

This series delivers the insights and forecasting you need to plan ahead, seize opportunities, and fuel your company’s growth in a rapidly changing economic landscape.

Join us for an in-depth economic outlook led by CME’s Chief Economist, Alan Arcand. Get answers to your most pressing questions, uncover new opportunities, and walk away with strategies to keep your business moving forward.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, strategize, and stay ahead.

Why attend?

Strategic Intelligence: Access comprehensive economic forecasting and sector-specific insights you won’t find anywhere else, intelligence that translates directly into informed business decisions. An expert panel will explore how AI, automation, and evolving supply chains are reshaping Ontario manufacturing, covering critical topics like tariffs, duties, and emerging competitive pressures.

Peer Connections: Network with manufacturing leaders facing similar challenges. Build relationships that extend beyond the event and create collaborative opportunities.

Actionable Solutions: Leave with concrete strategies and tools you can implement immediately to drive efficiency, growth, and resilience in your operations.

Stay Ahead of the Curve: In a rapidly evolving economic landscape, this roadshow gives you the competitive edge. Understand market shifts before they happen and position your business to thrive.

Expert Access: Direct engagement with CME’s Chief Economist means your specific questions get answered by someone who understands the manufacturing sector inside and out.