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From the annual Top Shops benchmarking data presentation and Top Shops Honoree Panel discussion to the Top Shops Awards program and reception -- Top Shops is designed for shop owners, executives, engineers and operations leaders who want to understand what high-performing manufacturers are doing differently -- and find practical data and ideas they can put to work in their own businesses.
Top Shops Panel Discussion
A Top Shops Conference highlight! The annual Top Shops Panel brings together leaders from high-performing machine shops for a candid discussion about what’s driving their success. Panelists share the strategies, investments and management practices behind their performance — including how they approach technology, workforce, productivity, growth and day-to-day operations — along with lessons other shops can apply to their own businesses.
Top Shop Data Presentation
Dave Necessary’s annual Top Shops data presentation takes a deeper look at the benchmarking results behind high-performing machine shops. The session highlights key trends, performance gaps and emerging opportunities across machining technology, shopfloor practices, business strategy and workforce — helping attendees better understand where they stand and where they can focus to improve performance and growth.
Top Shops Awards Ceremony
Join us on Tuesday, October 6 mmediately following the day's final session, as we gather in the Grand Ballroom of the Huntington Convention Center. We'll be there to officially welcome our 2026 Top Shops Honorees into the prestigious Top Shops "Hall of Fame."
Top Shops Networking Reception
Join us right after the Awards Ceremony for an exciting evening of networking, taking place from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Huntington Convention Center! This is the perfect chance to connect with other industry leaders, exchange insights, and build valuable relationships over dinner and complimentary beverages.