The SC Manufacturing Conference is driven by SC BIZ News, the Southeast’s #1 source for business and manufacturing intelligence. SCMCE delivers objective, solutions-focused content that helps companies operate today and stay competitive tomorrow. Backed by decades of industry relationships, our trusted editorial platform draws solution-seeking professionals and delivers sessions that tackle today’s most urgent manufacturing challenges.

Our Advisory Board of respected industry leaders helps shape every session to ensure it’s timely, relevant, and actionable. Expect expert perspectives on workforce development, automation, supply chain strategy, and more—all tailored to what manufacturers need now.

This isn’t just an expo—it’s a powerful networking platform. Connect with 1,400+ decision- makers across the manufacturing ecosystem, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and other key leaders. Past attendees include AFL, KION, Oshkosh Defense, Zeus, Nephron, BASF, and more. And with new networking lounges and improved expo flow, making meaningful connections is easier than ever.

Your experience doesn’t end in Greenville. Registration includes a one-year digital subscription to SC BIZ News, so you can stay informed, engaged, and ahead of the curve year-round—online, in print, and beyond.

SCMCE reflects the energy and innovation that make South Carolina the #1 manufacturing powerhouse. From the return of our celebrated Manufacturing Mavens Awards to 2x the content of last year and expanded experiences, 2025 is your chance to be part of something bigger.