Suneel Gupta to keynote WIM SUMMIT 2026 in Las Vegas

The Women in Manufacturing Association will bring its 16th annual WIM SUMMIT to Las Vegas from Oct. 7-9, with bestselling author and leadership expert Suneel Gupta set as keynote speaker. The event will offer in-person and virtual attendance, plus customized tracks on leadership, operations, workforce, AI and more.

Why it matters: - WIM SUMMIT 2026 is designed to help manufacturing professionals learn, network and leave with ideas they can use right away. - The event’s in-person and virtual options give teams a way to participate without losing access to keynote sessions and educational content. - The conference comes as manufacturers continue to manage change across leadership, talent, operations and technology.

What happened: - The Women in Manufacturing Association announced that bestselling author, entrepreneur and leadership expert Suneel Gupta will keynote WIM SUMMIT 2026. - The 16th annual conference is set for Oct. 7-9 in Las Vegas. - WIM SUMMIT 2026 will run under the theme “ALL IN.” - Registration is open, and attendees can compare in-person and virtual options at the summit page.

The details: - Gupta is known for helping leaders and teams sustain performance without sacrificing well-being. - His message focuses on restoring energy and moving through uncertainty. - WIM says the summit will let participants shape their experience around title, function and career stage. - The agenda includes sessions on strategic leadership, workplace culture, workforce and professional development, technical and operational excellence, smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence, sustainability and responsible manufacturing, manufacturing business trends, allyship and personal development. - Executive and owner tracks include Driving Growth and Value Creation in Manufacturing, Strategic Planning & Execution and Forging Ahead: Leading Through Uncertainty in Manufacturing. - Production and operations leaders can choose sessions including Beyond Lean Basics, Designing Quality In and Doubling Capacity with the Team You Have. - Human resources and workforce leaders have options such as Manufacturing Workforce: All In on Next-Generation Talent, Optimizing HR Practices for Success and Workplace Accountability & Culture in Manufacturing. - Sales and marketing leaders can attend sessions including Selling Sustainability: Turning ESG into Growth, Speak with Impact and Comms as a Superweapon. - Supply chain leaders can choose from Digital Transformation Is Failing at the Handoffs, Why AI Fails Without Strong Process and Data Foundations and Safety Isn’t Plant-Only. - Attendees can also pair breakouts with the WIM Expo, networking events, plant tours and a community service project. - The virtual experience will provide access to keynote sessions and educational content for people who cannot travel to Las Vegas. - Virtual attendees can join from anywhere and bring ideas back to their teams in real time. - WIM says the format lets individuals and teams stay connected to the organization and to conversations shaping manufacturing’s future. - WIM is a global association of more than 35,000 members focused on supporting women and allies in manufacturing through leadership development, education, networking and career resources. - WIM also works to help manufacturers build stronger workforces. - For more information, visit Women in Manufacturing. - The association also shared a LinkedIn page at Women in Manufacturing on LinkedIn.

Between the lines: - The summit’s biggest draw is not just the keynote speaker but the ability to customize attendance across multiple roles and business functions. - The “ALL IN” theme signals an emphasis on commitment, engagement and broad participation across the manufacturing workforce. - The mix of leadership, technical and people-focused sessions suggests WIM is positioning the event as both a learning conference and a community-building exercise.

What's next: - WIM will continue promoting the Oct. 7-9 summit as registration remains open. - Attendees can build a customized agenda based on their priorities and choose between attending in Las Vegas or online. - More agenda details and registration information are available through WIM’s summit site.