The Advanced Manufacturing Exchange brings together leaders from established industry, startup and growth-stage firms, government, academia, and the investment community to explore the technologies, partnerships, and strategies shaping the future of manufacturing in Greater Baltimore and across Maryland. This convening is hosted by UpSurge Baltimore, the Greater Baltimore Committee, and Stanley Black & Decker, in partnership with BlackSea Technologies, Early Charm, Pixelligent Technologies, Novel Microdevices, Johns Hopkins University, the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland, Maryland Department of Commerce, AgileWorks, Baltimore Aircoil Company, Hamilton Associates, and TEDCO. The Exchange features thought-provoking discussion, company showcases, and networking designed to connect established manufacturers with emerging technologies, research capabilities, talent, and capital. By bringing together innovators from across Maryland’s manufacturing ecosystem, the Exchange aims to catalyze new partnerships, accelerate commercialization, and strengthen Maryland’s position as a national leader in advanced manufacturing. The evening includes a fireside chat with Bill Beck, Stanley Black & Decker’s President of Tools and Outdoor; a panel of growth-stage manufacturers building in the Baltimore region; and facilitated breakout conversations on three themes shaping the sector: innovation problem-solving, building a highly specialized workforce, and strengthening the regional supply chain.