Kick off each morning at the Motion + Power Technology Expo with What’s Brewing Power Breakfasts, a dynamic series of expert-led discussions designed to fuel your knowledge and connections.
These engaging sessions bring together industry leaders to explore key trends shaping the future of power transmission, including opportunities in robotics development, the latest aerospace innovations, and critical workforce and advocacy insights. Enjoy breakfast while gaining valuable perspective to help drive your business forward.
What’s Brewing in Robotics: Breakfast and Panel
Tuesday, October 21
8:00 am - 10:00 am
This expert panel will explore the future of robotics. The discussion will cover key challenges and opportunities in the development of robots, particularly how safety, reliability, and cost considerations will shape electro-mechanical actuation systems. With the increasing demand for humanoid robots, the panel will delve into the projected growth of these technologies, addressing whether the forecasted numbers of robots will materialize. Through expert insights, the panel will provide a comprehensive view of the future of robots, exploring both the opportunities and challenges ahead, and the vital contributions of mechanical drive systems and gear manufacturing to this evolving field.
What’s Brewing in Aerospace and Defense: Breakfast and Panel
Wednesday, October 22
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Join us for a series of short presentations from a panel of experts as they explore the latest innovations in aerospace. This session will focus on emerging topics, including new plane designs, advancements in eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing), and the future of air mobility. Gain insights into how these innovations are shaping the aerospace and defense industries, from cutting-edge technologies to economic implications, and the impacts to the power transmission industry.
What’s Brewing in Workforce and Advocacy: Breakfast and Panel
Thursday, October 23
8:00 am - 10:00 am
In this session, hear from a panel of experts on how to leverage local resources for grant funding, business visibility, and talent recruitment for US manufacturing companies. Explore how the current administration's approach to grant funding shapes opportunities for manufacturers, and dive into industry pain points—what the sector needs and how to amplify its voice. Learn about critical local and state resources for manufacturers, including workforce development, continuing education, and advocacy strategies. This session is tailored to those looking to better navigate funding, recruitment, and industry growth.
Stay tuned for session pricing at MPT Expo 2025!
Pricing
| Super Saver May 15 – July 15 | Early Bird July 16 – September 16 | Advance September 17 – October 20 | Late October 20 – Onsite | |||||
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| Member | Non-Member | Member | Non-Member | Member | Non-Member | Member | Non-Member | |
| What's Brewing – 3 Day Pass | $175 | $205 | $205 | $230 | $230 | $260 | $260 | $285 |
| What's Brewing – Individual Session | $65 | $75 | $75 | $85 | $85 | $95 | $95 | $105 |
*If you are a full FTM attendee, these breakfast sessions are included in your registration.
