Registration is open for the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s 2016 Advanced Manufacturing Conference, Oct. 4 at the Meadows Events and Conference Center in Altoona. Marci Rossell, former CNBC chief economist and finance speaker, will deliver the keynote speech. Motivational safety speaker Richard Hawk will talk about helping companies create cultures that emphasize safety by developing habits that eliminate accidents. Workshops will explore issues important to all Iowa manufacturers, including new technologies, streamlining processes, and regulatory changes. Registration for both the Advanced Manufacturing Conference and the Legends in Manufacturing Awards Dinner is available online. Early bird pricing continues through Sept. 16.