TOP SHOPS 26 REGISTRATION
Your Registration Includes:
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Access to all conference sessions and proceedings post-event.
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Meals provided on both days of the conference, including breakfast, lunch and refreshing breaks.
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Opportunities to network with exhibiting companies showcasing the latest in manufacturing technology and solutions.
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Exclusive entry to the 2026 Top Shops Awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 6, followed by a buffet dinner and networking reception.
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Receive a complimentary copy of the Top Shops 2026 Benchmarking Standards Report.
For Group Registration discounts, please get in touch with our
Event Manager, Beth Ascue, at bascue@gardner.media
Justification Tool Kit
Getting approval to attend a conference can sometimes be the hardest part of the process. We've put together a ready-to-send justification letter to help you make the case for attending Top Shops 2026.
What Is a Justification Letter?
It's a customizable letter you can send to your manager that outlines the value of attending Top Shops 2026, what you'll bring back to your team and the estimated cost of attendance. It does the heavy lifting of building the business case so you don't have to.
Asking for time away from the line and approval for travel costs is easier when you can clearly articulate the return on investment. Our letter highlights the specific topics, sessions and outcomes most relevant to film and sheet processors, giving your manager a clear picture of why this trip is worth it.
How Do I Use It?
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Customize the bracketed fields with your name, your manager's name, and your travel cost estimates.
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Add any company-specific challenges or projects this conference will help you address.
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Send it to your manager and request approval.
That's it! Two days in Cleveland, expert-led sessions and a roomful of peers solving the same problems you are. Let us help you get there.
Registration Sponsored By:
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Serving the manufacturing community of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia for more than 25 years, HFO/Midwest is the exclusive regional source for Haas CNC machine tools, rotary products, and automation. A division of Morris Group, Inc.—one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America—they provide local manufacturers with a level of expertise and support that is second to none. We are proud to feature America’s largest machine tool builder at our event.
Registration Resource Center
Already registered and need to make changes?
Access the Registration Resource Center, a portal where you can:
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Edit current registration information
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Change the name on your registration
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Print a receipt
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Resend your confirmation email
To access you will need your email used to register and the
badge number.
Need Assistance?
Contact Elizabeth Ascue