Build Freedom Summit

Event description

This Event is Hosted by The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation and Powered by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station Workforce Development

Rebuilding America’s Workforce. Restoring American Capability!

America’s ability to innovate, defend, and compete depends on one thing above all: skilled people who know how to make things. Join us October 20 & 21 in Galveston, TX and become part of the movement to rebuild America’s manufacturing and defense workforce. 

For decades, critical knowledge and trades have been allowed to fade. In October, leaders across manufacturing, defense, education, and workforce development are coming together to reverse that trend. Be part of the movement to rebuild America’s workforce and join us for the inaugural Build Freedom Summit. Industry, education, and workforce leaders from across the country gather to shape strategies that drive growth, strengthen our workforce, and revitalize the manufacturing industry. The event will also feature a career expo offering in-person interviews with leading employers across the industry on October 22.

Stop by the SBA resource table on October 20, to learn how SBA programs can help your small business start and grow - including information on business counseling, SBA Funding Programs, Federal Contracting Certifications, disaster assistance and more! 

** SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

PLEASE NOTE PRICING FOR THIS EVENT:

• Regular (August 1-September 15, 2026):
  
  • Attendee: $500
  • Government: $300
  • K-12, Academia, Students: $300
• Late (September 16-October 19, 2026):
  
  • Attendee: $700
  • Government: $350
  • K-12, Academia, Students: $350
• Active Duty: 
  
  • First 100 FREE with ID - Must Register