Join the Manufacturing Leadership Council Today
Be part of a community dedicated to driving manufacturing innovation.
Why Join the Manufacturing Leadership Council?
Build powerful connections with industry leaders.
As the first global network for senior manufacturing executives, the Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC) helps you navigate the challenges and opportunities of Manufacturing 4.0.
The MLC offers access to an exclusive community of innovative leaders and provides invaluable resources like leadership networking, research and professional development.
By joining the MLC, you’ll gain access to:

High-Value Events
Connect with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge strategies and attend our premier event, Rethink: Accelerating Digital Transformation in Manufacturing, geared toward senior-level leaders.

Exclusive Research
Stay ahead with the latest insights on digital transformation and industry trends. You’ll have access to survey research, as well as the Manufacturing Leadership Journal, packed with case studies from leading companies.

Master Classes and Plant Tours
Gain hands-on experience and up-close looks at leading manufacturing options with our Plant Tours. Our Master Class series is also full of practical strategies for success.
See the Impact We’re Making
MLC and its members have always been leading the charge
Dean Bartles, Ph.D., President & CEO, Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group, Inc
More than half (53%) of our members say their factories and plants are getting smarter, but it’s a work in progress. The majority (56%) list organizational culture as the biggest roadblock to change.
The MLC understands this. We’re here to help you lead and to help the manufacturing industry get where it needs to go.
Are you ready to join us?
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Formal and Informal Networking
The MLC’s role is to provide thought leadership and to connect people from across industries. Every virtual or in-person conversation offers the chance to benchmark, find inspiration and solve problems.