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Manufacturing Matters 2024
London Economic Development Corporation in partnership with London Region Manufacturing Council are pleased to present Manufacturing Matters
Date and time
Location
RBC Place London
300 York Street London, ON N6B 1P8 CanadaRefund Policy
Agenda
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Welcome & Introductions
Jason Bates, General Manager
Kapil Lakhotia, President & CEO
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Keynote Presentation: Stellantis North America
Jeff Hines, President - Canada
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Understanding AI for Manufacturing
Greta Cutulenco, CEO, Ascerta Analytics Solutions
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Exhibitor Showcase with Tech Area
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout Session #1: Limiting Risk (and Costs) with Employment Agreements
Jennifer Herpers, Associate, Labour & Employment Law
Izak Hersch, Associate, Labour & Employment
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout Session #1: Ontario's Health and Safety Strategy
Dr. Joel Moody, MD PhD, MPH
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout Session #1: Maximizing Your Government Funding Opportunities
Eric Pini, Director of Client Services, Ryan ULC
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout Session #1: 4. Cybersecurity & CMCC
Howard Zach, President, Digital Beachhead
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Session #2:Tackling Privacy and Intellectual Property Challenges
Jaime Holroyd, Associate, Intellectual Property Law
Savvas Daginis, Associate, Business Law
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Session #2: Attracting the Right Talent in a Tumultuous Economy
Terry Gillis, President & CEO, Ahria Consulting
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Session #2: Innovation Funding Opportunities with OCI
Cameron Gray, Sector Manager, OC Innovation
Patrick Farrer, Sector Manager, OVIN
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Session #2: Passing the Torch; Maximize Value in Business Sale
Yuriy Tyshchuk, CPA, CA, HBA, Partner & Business Advisor
Jeff Rozema,CPA,CA,CBV/Director, MNP Corporate Finance
12:15 PM
Conclusion
About this event
- Event lasts 5 hours
2024 Manufacturing Matters Conference
The London Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the London Region Manufacturing Council are pleased to present Manufacturing Matters 2024.
Date and time:
Thursday, October 3, 2024 , RBC Place London, 300 York St, London, ON N6B 1P8
Agenda:
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Registration and Networking Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Fair - Main Room
8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Keynote Presentation: Stellantis North America
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Special Presentation: Understanding AI for Manufacturing
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Networking Break and Exhibitor Fair
10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions, featuring: Siskinds the Law Firm, Ministry of Labour, Ryan ULC, Digital Beachhead, More to be announced.
Event Concludes
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Introducing Our Keynote Speaker: Jeff Hines, President - Canada, Stellantis North America
Jeff Hines was appointed president - Canada, Stellantis North America in March 2024. In this role, he will oversee the company's overall operations in Canada. He is also a member of the Stellantis North America management team. Hines first joined Stellantis in March 1997 and has since held a series of regional, national and brand positions with increasing responsibility, including most recently as vice president of fleet sales and operations. Hines has a deep understanding of the automotive industry with a strong background in product, sales and the dealer network.
His work and academic background includes:
- 2024 - current, President - Canada, Stellantis North America
- 2020-2024, Vice President, Fleet Sales and Operations
- 2018-2020, Head of Jeep, EMEA
- 2015-2018, Vice President, Great Lakes Business Center
- 2010-2015, Vice President, Denver Business Center
- 2009-2010, Marketing Mix & Product Optimization, Dodge/Ram
- 2008-2009, Business Centre Coordination
- 2006-2008, National Field Operations
- 2005-2006, National Dealer Placement
- 2004-2005, Manager, Dealer Operations - Northeast Business Centre
- 2003-2004, Manager, Dealer Placement - Northeast Business Centre
- 2001-2002, District Manager - Northeast Business Centre
- 1997-1999, District Manager - Great Lakes Buisness Centre
Hines holds a master's degree from Michigan State University. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
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Participating Booths
Sponsor Booths
- 10in6
- Ahria
- Express Employment Professionals
- Ladder HR Solutions
- London Regional Employment Services
- MAGIL
- michael + clark construction
- Siskinds LLP
- Western Continuing Studies
- Western Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
Service Provider Booths
- Berhan Immigration and Settlement Services Inc
- Conestoga College
- Designfusion
- EMC
- HCR Personnel Solutions Inc.
- Hexcon
- Maple Reinders
- MEDJCT
- Ryan ULC
- S.E.M. Construction
- TPI-3
- Western
- Windley Ely Inc
Manufacturer Booths
- Answer Precision Technologies
- Armotool
- Attica
- Book North America
- BOS Innovations
- BW Integrated Systems
- Danby Appliances
- Diamond Aircraft Industries Canada
- Easy Way Cleaning Products
- EXI-plast Custom Moulding
- fischer Canada
- Hudson Entry & Automation Inc
- Industrial Drive Service
- INPS
- Konnexio
- LC Bakery Equipment Service Ltd
- London Mat Industries/Tapeswitch Canada
- Lonestar/OnTime Precision
- Neatco Engineering Services Inc
- PAKFAB
- Priority Tooling Solutions / Priority Plastic Products
- Purifics
- RMF Design and Manufacturing Inc
- SLEEGERS
- SPIROL Industries Ltd
- Stratus Plastics
- Think Green Solutions Inc.
- Toyota Tsusho Canada (TTCI)
- Vac Aero International Inc
Tech Booths
- Avidbots
- DataRealm
- Factory Bucket Inc.
- Foundery
- TechDoz
- Virtualware
- Managepoint Technologies Inc
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Booth and Partner Opportunities are now available.
Gold Sponsor ($4,000)
- Premier placement of corporate banner
- Premier logo placement on all assets including Event Registration Website, Program
- 8 Conference Passes
- Sponsor Booth (10x10)
Silver Sponsor ($2,500)
- Premier logo placement on all assets including Event Registration Website, Program
- 4 Conference Passes
- Sponsor Booth (10x10)
Exhibitor ($1,500)
- 1 Conference Pass
- Booth (10x10)
Please contact:
Holly Doty, Event Manager Connect Dot Management Inc.1.519.204.2499 or holly@connectdot.ca
Refund Policy:
Contact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite's fee in nonrefundable.
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