Whirlpool Corporation Chairman and CEO Marc Bitzer will take the stage as a co-headliner of the 2026 Ohio Manufacturers’ Annual Forum on Thursday, Oct. 1, bringing the perspective of one of the country’s leading manufacturing executives to the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association’s (OMA) signature fall event.

Bitzer has led Whirlpool through a period of major transformation in global manufacturing. His keynote will offer a CEO-level view of the forces reshaping the industry, from competitiveness and investment to technology and the future of American manufacturing.

Bitzer will co-headline the program with NBC News and NBC Sports Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki, who will bring his signature data-driven analysis to the political landscape just weeks before Election Day.

The Annual Forum kicks off Manufacturing Month and brings together manufacturing executives, policy leaders and partners from across Ohio for leadership insights, policy analysis, networking and recognition of outstanding manufacturers. Register now to join OMA on Oct. 1 at the Grand Event Center in Columbus. 8/12/2026