#MakeItinMD Tour Talks
@ Hughes Network Systems
As part of the Make It In Maryland Program, #MakeItInMD Tour Talks bring Maryland’s manufacturing and industry leaders together for hands-on discussions about innovation, digital transformation, and the technologies shaping the future of manufacturing. These events connect manufacturers who are embracing automation, smart systems, and advanced production methods to share insights, challenges, and real-world solutions driving competitiveness and growth.
At each Tour Talk, participants hear directly from the host company, tour their cutting-edge facility, and engage in peer-to-peer networking designed to spark collaboration and technology adoption across Maryland’s manufacturing ecosystem.
Next Stop: Hughes Network Systems
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Hughes Network Systems, a global leader in satellite broadband and managed network services headquartered in Germantown, Maryland.
Hughes designs, engineers, and manufactures advanced satellite technologies that connect millions of people, enterprises, and governments around the world. From delivering reliable broadband to remote communities to powering enterprise and defense communications, Hughes is driving innovation at the intersection of space, technology, and connectivity.
During this Tour Talk, you’ll get an inside look at Hughes’ state-of-the-art facilities and learn how their teams are advancing:
- Satellite design, manufacturing, and integration
- Ground systems engineering and network operations
- Advanced communication technologies and software-defined networking
- Sustainability and efficiency in high-tech manufacturing
Through continual innovation and collaboration, Hughes Network Systems is helping shape the future of global connectivity—right here in Maryland.
Join us to explore how Maryland’s tech and manufacturing excellence is reaching beyond the limits of Earth.
DATE & TIME:
- January 8, 2026
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM
LOCATION:
- Hughes Network Systems
- 11717 Exploration Lane Germantown, MD 20876
COST:
- There is no cost to attend but you must register!
- Attendance is limited to
MANUFACTURERS ONLY! (Companies must have a valid Manufacturing NAICS code)
CONTACT:
For questions regarding this event, please contact:
Samantha Calvo
scalvo@mdmep.org
