ATDM Maritime Workforce Forum: June 3, 2026

atdm maritime workforce forum

 

Propelling America's Workforce: The ATDM Impact

Join industry peers and defense leadership as we explore best practices for student recruitment and workforce pipeline development. Attracting and training qualified individuals to build and maintain the Navy fleet is a national security imperative. Integrating technology to relieve current workforce shortfalls and overcome supply chain challenges is a key driver to maintaining the operational capability of those assets.

The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing Program (ATDM) and the Navy Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) have been established to train the future workforce and operationalize an innovation hub for advanced manufacturing.

Located at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, Virginia, these projects are moving forward under the direction of the Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base Program.

 

Registration is required prior to the event date
Location: The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research        
  • 150 Slayton Ave, Danville, VA 24540 (*There is no charge to attend*)
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Event Highlights 

Check out our updated agenda to get an overview of the day’s activities and schedule.

All Sessions in the Great Hall unless otherwise noted

07:30-08:45 - Registration/Continental Breakfast

09:00-09:20 - Welcome                         

09:20-09:50 - Introduction to ATDM

09:50-10:35 - Panel Discussion: Benefits of Becoming an ATDM Industry Partner

10:35-11:05 - Keynote Address: The Future of Defense/Technical Workforce Development and Talent Pipelines 

11:05-11:20 - BREAK

11:20-11:55 - Panel Discussion:  ATDM Graduates Perspective

12:00-12:45 - Buffet Lunch

12:45-13:05 - Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA) Updates  

13:05-13:25 - Supporting Workforce Training and Development through the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE)

13:25-13:40 - BREAK

13:40-14:15 - Panel Discussion: “Tools in your Toolkit to Improve the Workforce: Navy Funded Resources”

14:15-14:30 - Closing Remarks Reception/Tour Invitation/MTC Ribbon Cutting

Travel to ATDM Maritime Training Center

15:00-15:20 - MTC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and “Christening” of the USS Buffalo sail (recognition of key players who were instrumental the inception of ATDM) 5th anniversary of ATDM)

15:20-16:45 - MTC Tours-light refreshments
 

Travel & Hospitality

Discover nearby accommodations to maximize your experience and stop by our on-campus café for snacks and refreshments.

The Bee
(434) 234-9440
420 Patton St, Danville, VA 24541

The Holbrook
(434) 234-5040
990 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541

Hampton Inn
(434) 793-1111
1098 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24540

Courtyard Marriott
(434) 791-2661
2136 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24540

Holiday Inn Express
(434) 793-4000
2121 Riverside Dr.
Danville, VA 24540

Enjoy the convenience of staying on campus and visiting Megabytes Café, located in the main building.

Megabytes Cafe
434.766.6700
150 Slayton Ave.
Danville, VA 24540

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Join industry peers and defense leadership as we explore best practices for talent acquisition and workforce pipeline development. 

Don't miss your chance to tour the newly completed ATDM Maritime Training Center after joining everyone for the ATDM Maritime Workforce Forum.