Enhance your manufacturing knowledge and connect with educators.

The Minnesota Manufactured Technical Education Conference (2MTEC) is a professional development conference designed to upskill technical educators, share best practices, and connect educators directly with manufacturers and other advanced manufacturing stakeholders.

Join us April 8-9, 2026 at Riverland Community College, 2200 Riverland Drive, Albert Lea, MN 56007.

2MTEC Conference

The Minnesota Manufactured Technical Education Conference (2MTEC) connects educators directly with manufacturers, and promotes the sharing of knowledge and best practices. Attendees can hone their skills in machining, welding, mechatronics, and quality in manufacturing through intensive hands-on workshops.

Attendees will benefit from:

Advanced industry knowledge
Hands-on skill enhancement
Sharing of best practices
Connecting with manufacturers
Manufacturing Tours
Networking and Collaboration

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Who Should Attend 2MTEC?

Exhibitors are a Central Focus!

Exhibitors are a Central Focus!
Showcase your products and services
Connect with all attendees
Generate leads & Strengthen your brand

Manufacturers & Stakeholders

Connect directly with educators
Develop partnerships with educators
Address the workforce shortage
Consider presenting at the conference!

Teachers & Educators

Learn about best practices in teaching
Attend hands-on skill workshops
Connect directly with manufacturers
Develop partnerships with manufacturers

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2MTEC Schedule

Wednesday, April 8th

8:00 AM: Registration Opens
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Light Breakfast
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Hands-on Workshops
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Facility Tours
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Evening Reception (Networking, Dinner, Awards Banquet)

Thursday, April 9th

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Registration Open
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM: Breakfast
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM: Conference Welcome & Keynote
9:15 AM: Break
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Breakout Session 1
10:30 AM: Break
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: Exhibit Hall Open
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Lunch
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Breakout Session 2
1:15 PM: Break
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Breakout Session 3
2:30 PM: Break
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Manufacturing Panel
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Conference Wrap-Up & Door Prizes

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Become an Exhibitor

Position your company as a vital partner in workforce development by exhibiting at 2MTEC where you'll gain direct access to hundreds of CTE educators and administrators.

Your Exhibitor Package Includes:

Dedicated 10x10 booth space
6' table and two chairs
Power access
Two complimentary tickets to conference reception, breakfast and lunch

Exhibitor set-up is 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM on Wednesday, April 8th, allowing you to exhibit during the Wednesday Evening Reception (4:30 PM - 8:30 PM) and the full Conference Day on Thursday (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM).

To secure your booth or for more information, please reach out directly to Jeremy Leffelman, Executive Director, at jeremy.leffelman@minnstate.edu.

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Sponsor the 2MTEC Conference

We invite you to sponsor 2MTEC, which provides professional development for CTE
Educators throughout Minnesota and the Midwest. We have four sponsorship levels that include statewide marketing exposure, complimentary registrations, and featured promotion of your business!

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