Industry Leaders Set to Tackle Future of Canadian Manufacturing at CMTS 2025 in Toronto

Toronto, ON – More than 10,000 professionals from across Canada’s manufacturing sector are expected to gather at the Toronto Congress Centre this week for the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2025, the country’s largest national industry event. Running from September 29 to October 2, the show will showcase cutting-edge technologies and host discussions with top industry leaders about the challenges and opportunities shaping Canada’s manufacturing future.

Organized by SME, CMTS 2025 will feature exhibits from more than 750 suppliers and OEMs, spanning machine tools, robotics, automation, additive manufacturing, metalworking, and digital transformation. Alongside the trade floor, attendees will hear from an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and panelists addressing critical issues from workforce development to global trade shifts.

Key Sessions at CMTS 2025

Monday, September 29

• Opening Keynote (1:00 p.m.): The Resilience Playbook – Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturer’s Association (APMA), will explore how Canadian innovators could chart a path to developing a national car brand by the early 2030s.

• Featured Presentation (3:30 p.m.): Claudia Krywiak, President and CEO of the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), will outline the province’s $50 million Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) program, designed to accelerate industrial transformation and support Ontario manufacturers.

Tuesday, September 30

• Executive Perspectives Panel (8:30 a.m.): From Disruption to Advantage: Scaling Additive for Real-World Impact – Experts from Stratasys Direct, General Motors, Exco Engineering, Caracol AM, and the University of Waterloo will discuss the transformative rise of additive manufacturing in Canada.

Wednesday, October 1

• Executive Perspectives Panel (8:30 a.m.): ReTooling the Future – Vince D’Alessio of Elliott-Matsuura Canada, Peter Sheridan of EMEC Machine Tools, Marc Hasrouny of Megatel CNC Solutions & the CMTDA, David Andrews of Mazak Corporation, and Joe Thompson of Canadian Metalworking Magazine will address workforce gaps, global trade volatility, and the adoption of smart technologies.

Thursday, October 2

• Executive Perspectives Panel (8:30 a.m.): Building Canada’s Future Workforce – Leaders from the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA), Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing, Girotti Machine, and Ontario high schools will present the successes of CTMA’s “Career-Ready” program and highlight government-subsidized hiring opportunities for manufacturers.

Why CMTS 2025 Matters

The four-day event arrives at a time of global trade uncertainty and rapid technological change. With U.S. tariffs challenging supply chains and the demand for skilled workers at an all-time high, CMTS provides a crucial space for manufacturers to explore solutions, form partnerships, and embrace innovation.

“CMTS is more than just a trade show — it’s a platform for Canadian manufacturers to learn, adapt, and thrive in a shifting global economy,” organizers noted.

About CMTS 2025

Presented by non-profit SME, CMTS 2025 features strategic partnerships with organizations including the Canadian Machine Tool Distributors Association, Canadian Tooling & Machining Association, APMA, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, CWB-EWI, and NGen. Industry supporters range from AI4Manufacturing Canada to Export Development Canada and the Ontario Centre of Innovation.

📍 Toronto Congress Centre
📅 September 29 – October 2, 2025
🌐 For full details and registration: www.cmts.ca

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