What makes this year’s Student Summit unmissable?

By Arthur Field


Monday 23 February 2026, 1:00:00 PM


It’s a launchpad for thousands of students discovering high-tech, high-impact, and highly lucrative careers.

In this powerful episode of the MTDCNC Podcast, Catherine Ross joins Arthur Field to explain why the IMTS 2026 Student Summit isn’t just another event. From 15,000+ students engaging hands-on with robotics and automation to real job pathways, internships, and career connections, this is where inspiration turns into opportunity.

If the industry is serious about closing the skills gap, this is where the action starts. As Catherine puts it, “Careers in manufacturing can disrupt generations of financial struggles…” The question is – will we show up and make it happen?



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