Details
Start Date
August 18, 2026
Duration
1 Hour Webinar
Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location
Virtual
Price
Free
DVIRC presents its annual Moonshot Report: $1.3B in client impact, new initiatives, and what’s next.
DVIRC’s Manufacturing Moonshot is more than a vision statement. It’s a measurable, execution-driven effort to transform Southeastern Pennsylvania into a globally recognized hub for advanced manufacturing, and this year’s report shows real progress against that goal.
Join President & CEO Chris Scafario and members of the DVIRC team as they walk through the FY 2025-2026 Manufacturing Moonshot Report, covering what DVIRC delivered this year, where the organization is headed, and what it means for manufacturers across the region.
You’ll learn:
- How DVIRC generated $1.347B in new and retained sales, 6,929 jobs, and $706M in cost savings for manufacturers
- What’s behind the launch of The Institute, AiCE, and DVIRC’s expanded defense mission through KIWI
- How DVIRC is connecting manufacturers to growth in maritime/shipbuilding, life sciences, AI data centers, space, and rare earth supply chains
- What the AUKUS Roundtable, Navy 250th Innovation Pavilion, and BlueForge Alliance partnership mean for regional workforce and supplier development
- Where DVIRC is investing next and how manufacturers can get involved
Who should attend:
- Small and mid-sized manufacturers in Southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond
- Economic development and workforce organizations
- MEP centers and industrial resource partners
- Defense, life sciences, and critical infrastructure stakeholders