Geelong Manufacturing Council past events

Smart Factory Briefing GMC’s Innovation Network invites Members to join a Smart Factory Capability Briefing from Deakin Manufutures. This session will include an update on Manufutures latest...

GMC Communities of Practice meetings provide members with the opportunity to share knowledge, common challenges and successes with a range of member organisations.  They also provide members...

  GMC Members and invited guests are warmly invited to attend this exclusive hydrogen industry Expo being held in conjunction with the official launch of...

In June, GMC business leaders will share their experience of growing family-owned businesses, the fundamentals you need to ensure success, and the power and potential...

Join major industry and manufacturing leaders and share your views on diversity and inclusion at this exclusive Roundtable.   Is diversity is worth it? How...

  Join us for the GMC Manufacturing Excellence Celebration and Awards Dinner – the largest celebration of manufacturing in our region. The event will bring...

  Held biennially, Avalon 2025 will be the sixteenth airshow and aerospace industry exposition staged at our Avalon Airport home. The event combines: An international...

A winning workplace culture requires a foundation of Psychological Safety and Problem Solving — areas where Mark Graban, speaker, facilitator and coach, can help you...

  SOLD OUT! Join the Waitlist You’re invited to join us for our Women in Manufacturing Network’s (WIMN) celebration of International Women’s Day at a...

  GMC Communities of Practice meetings provide members with the opportunity to share knowledge, common challenges and successes with a range of member organisations.  They also...

GMC Communities of Practice meetings provide members with the opportunity to share knowledge, common challenges and successes with a range of member organisations.  They also provide...

Join us for the first GMC Connect event for 2025 on Tuesday 4 February! As this event we’re also launching a new 3-part event series, Lessons...

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of the Women in Manufacturing Network in 2024! This special event brings together network participants, program alumni, and...

    Connect with your peers in the GMC Commercial & Operations Group, a focus group for GMC member companies which includes commercial managers, CFOs, and...

Join us for our next GMC Connect event and 2024 AGM. Date & Time:    Tuesday 26 November 2024 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (UTC+11) Venue: ...

We’re inviting GMC member leaders and decision makers to participate in our first BIG IDEAS workshop on Wednesday 20 November, facilitated by Dr Heather Round...

  Join us to celebrate our latest Geelong Future Leaders of Industry (GFLOI), Girls Leading Advanced Manufacturing (GLAM), World Of Work – Clean Economy (WoW),...

  GMC members are warmly invited to join our bi-monthly GMC Connect meeting on Tuesday 1st October. The October afternoon is a Members only event...

GMC, Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong, and Australian Steel Association invite members to join a factory tour and briefing from advanced manufacturing leaders, Integra Systems. Learn...

  SAVE THE DATE! GMC Connect: WorkSafe Manufacturing Leaders’ Breakfast Members are invited to join us for a Welding Fumes Exposure Management and Forklift Guidance...

Members are warmly invited to join our bi-monthly GMC Connect member meeting on Tuesday 4 June.  The June breakfast will include a briefing and tour of...

Please join us at the official launch of the 2024 Geelong Future Leaders Of Industry (GFLOI) and Girls Leading Advanced Manufacturing (GLAM) programs as we...

Featuring industry experts in thought-provoking discussions the summit will shine a light on the world of opportunity open to manufacturers, discuss technology and innovation opportunities...

Hosted by Geelong Quality Council – Helping people manage life’s stressors through listening to the “Intelligence” of Emotions.  It is our feelings – our emotions – which connect us...

  You’re invited to join us for our Women in Manufacturing Network’s (WIMN) celebration of International Women’s Day at a networking lunch and panel discussion...

The Circular Economy is a critical solution for preserving the planet’s finite resources, mitigating environmental degradation and creating a resilient thriving economy for our community...

We’re pleased to announce subject matter experts from Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL) will be joining our speakers from KPMG at this event to share IPLs approach...

Host by Geelong Quality Council, if you’re interested in Quality, Lean and Continuous Improvement, Design Thinking and Leadership and want to learn and share with others...

GMC Connect: Advanced Manufacturing – a new future for Australia (incorporating 2023 GMC AGM) Join us for networking & an inspiring keynote from Deakin Executive...

Join us at the official industry launch of the 2024 Seed2STEM program in Ballarat. Seed2STEM Ballarat is an exciting program dedicated to: – Showcasing and...

2023 Leadership for Manufacturing Excellence Program Graduation & Project Presentations Join us to celebrate the graduation of the 2023 cohort of GMC’s Leadership for Manufacturing Excellence...

Advanced Fibre Cluster, Geelong Manufacturing Council and City of Greater Geelong, together as part of the Geelong Defence Alliance, are proud to present: Smart Design and...

Join GMC’s Women in Manufacturing Network for an engaging & inspiring discussion as our panel of women in leadership roles share their strategies, approaches and key...

Join us for a members only event including information on safeguarding your business against cyber attacks, networking and an opportunity to tour the Geelong Tech...

Join Victoria’s manufacturing industry night of nights at Palladium at Crown on Thursday 10 August for the 2023 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards Gala...

This GMC Connect members only event will feature: Guest Speaker, Professor Tuba Kocaturk: Pathways towards net zero & the emerging business opportunities Panel discussion, moderated by...

Join us for this exclusive WorkSafe-sponsored breakfast for manufacturing leaders and all health and safety practitioners in the manufacturing sector. Geelong Manufacturing Council is proud...

TXM Lean Solutions Managing Director, Tim McLean, will deliver this free event -a full-day interactive workshop -with the following learning objectives: Clear understanding of the...

Geelong Quality Council are pleased to invite you to Quality People: Career Pathways in Quality and Continuous Improvement. A Panel Discussion with industry experts. –...

Game-changing ideas are said to be born of co-operative thinking. Regional manufacturers share how they are collaborating and innovating to succeed in the rapidly changing...

In the world of problem-solving and adaptation, manufacturers are the world’s experts. But in the world of gender equity, women continue to be outnumbered 5...

Join us for information sharing and networking at the next GMC Connect members’ only event. Includes: Industrial Relations briefing from Coulter Legal Clean Economy Future...

  You’re invited to join us for the Women in Manufacturing Network’s celebration of International Women’s Day at a networking lunch, featuring an engaging panel...

2023 marks Geelong Manufacturing Council’s 25th year of advancing regional industry in one of Australia’s most important manufacturing centres. We’re delighted to host a Celebration...

Join us for information sharing and networking at the next GMC Connect members’ only event. More details soon!

Join fellow GMC & ENG Members for networking & information sharing (includes 2022 AGM). Features special guest Rob McGavin, Co-founder & Chair, Cobram Estate Olives.

Celebrate the successes of our 2022 GFLOI & GLAM participants at the program Graduation. Open to participants, parents, school representatives and industry supporters

The 2022 cohort present their projects and learnings to the group and a panel of experts. Followed by a celebration lunch. Open to participants &...

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Find out how you too can become part of Australia’s Defence industry supply chains at our next GMC Connect event for members. The Geelong Manufacturing...

Talent and labour shortages are impacting all industry sectors, not just manufacturing. How can you attract and retain good people? What are the strategies that are working,...

GMC warmly invites you to bring your Year 7-12 daughters, granddaughters, nieces, etc, to a special Father’s Day breakfast aimed at encouraging young women to take...

Join us for an In Conversation event with David Thornton, owner of Thornton’s Engineering, with discussion and Q&A. The session will be moderated by GMC...

Robert & Jane Cizik Professor of Management Practice Harvard Business School How can we use some first principles and a little common sense to better...

The new Federal Government has pledged it will “build a future made in Australia”, as part of its $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund. GMC is...

New GMC members will have the opportunity to meet with GMC Board and sponsors at a special Welcome to New Members Lunch. Invitation only The...

The official launch of the Geelong Future Leaders of Industry (GFLOI) & Girls Leading Advanced Manufacturing (GLAM) student immersion programs – helping students to understand...

Join us for this exclusive WorkSafe-sponsored breakfast for manufacturing leaders and all health and safety practitioners in the manufacturing sector. Geelong Manufacturing Council is proud...

The circular economy creates businesses opportunities and economic value, while reducing the environmental impacts of production and consumption. It’s a $210 billion opportunity for Australia, and...

Leading manufacturers are set to share insights into how to develop and commercialise new technology at the Technology and Innovation Summit. The region’s most innovative...

You’re invited to join us for the Women in Manufacturing Network’s celebration of International Women’s Day at a networking lunch, featuring an engaging panel discussion...

Join your fellow GMC members at the beautiful Flying Brick Cider Co for the first GMC Connect networking event of 2022. We’re excited to welcome...

Join your fellow GMC members for our first GMC Connect face to face event post-lockdown when we are excited to welcome CSIRO Chief Scientist Professor...

Open to current GMC members & invited guests only. More information on presenters coming soon!

Featuring a range of experts from composites R&D, manufacturers and buyers. Join us as we explore how industry has overcome challenges in composites manufacturing, the...

Business owners, managers and executives across the region are invited to this exclusive online event. Learn about the trends shaping the future energy landscape and...

Supply Chains are about service delivery, that is how can businesses achieve customer satisfaction while maximising benefit. The program is available for VICTORIAN Businesses Only....

Barwon Water is taking the lead on sustainability with an Australian-first Renewable Organics Network using high-strength organic waste from Australian Lamb Company & Bulla Dairy...

The Circular Economy aims to redefine growth by focusing on positive society-wide benefits and moving beyond the current take-make-dispose extractive industrial model. Underpinned by a...

POSTPONED due to lockdown. New date advised soon! The Women in Manufacturing Network presents: The Resilience Reset – Managing Your Personal Energy Levels to Thrive...

Farewell to David Peart after 23 years as CEO Learn about GMC’s latest projects and initiatives Network in a relaxed environment Bring your colleagues and...