What is really happening in Florida manufacturing right now?At TechFest 2026, Doug Adams from Adams Corp sat down with three manufacturing leaders from across the state to talk about the future of manufacturing in Florida, including workforce development, succession planning, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, regulation, and the opportunities ahead.This conversation features:• Beth Gallic, President of the Bay Area Manufacturers Association• Lake Ray, President of the First Coast Manufacturers Association• Matt Rocco, President of the South Florida Manufacturing AssociationTogether, they break down what manufacturers are seeing across their regions, how companies are adapting to labor shortages and digital transformation, and why collaboration across associations, schools, and industry partners matters more than ever.Topics covered include:• The current state of manufacturing in Florida• Regional growth trends across Tampa Bay, Northeast Florida, and South Florida• Workforce shortages and the coming retirement wave• Succession planning for family and privately held manufacturers• AI adoption in manufacturing and where companies are getting stuck• Robotics, automation, and safety on the plant floor• Cybersecurity and CMMC challenges for aerospace and defense manufacturers• Why manufacturing careers need better marketing to students and parents• How local manufacturing associations help companies grow and connectIf you are a manufacturer, plant leader, engineer, operations leader, or someone interested in the future of American manufacturing, this conversation is worth watching.Learn more about Adams Corp and TechFest at:https://adamscorp.com#TechFest2026 #AdamsCorp #Manufacturing #IndustrialAutomation #Reliability #FloridaManufacturing #AIinManufacturing #Robotics #WorkforceDevelopment #industry40