After a standing-room-only crowd at yesterday’s Ohio Manufacturers’ Energy Conference, the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) is already looking ahead to the next big one.

The 2026 Ohio Manufacturers’ Annual Forum is set for Oct. 1, headlined by Whirlpool Chairman and CEO Marc Bitzer and NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki.

Bitzer will bring the perspective of a global manufacturing leader navigating investment, innovation and workforce challenges. Kornacki will break down the political landscape just weeks before Election Day, giving attendees a data-driven look at the races and trends shaping 2026.

“The OMA has apparently forgot how to host small events,” said James Lee, managing director of public policy services for the OMA. “After packing the room for Energy Conference, we figured we might as well keep going. Bitzer and Kornacki on the same program is a pretty good way to do it.”

Our Energy Conference packed the room. The Annual Forum should do it again. Register today. 8/28/2026