Manufacturing Matters 2024

The London Economic Development Corporation in partnership with London Region Manufacturing Council are pleased to present Manufacturing Matters.

Date and time:

Thursday, October 3, 2024, 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location:

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 & Introductions
  • Jason Bates, General Manager
  • Kapil Lakhotia, President & CEO

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

• Keynote Presentation: Stellantis North America
  • Jeff Hines, President - Canada

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

• Understanding AI
  • Greta Cutulenco, CEO, Ascerta Analytics Solutions

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

• Exhibitor Showcase with Tech Area

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

• Breakout Session #1: Limiting Risk (and Costs) with Employment Agreements 
  • Jennifer Herpers, Associate, Labour & Employment Law
  • Izak Hersch, Associate, Labour & Employment
• Breakout Session #1: Ontario's Health and Safety Strategy
  • Dr. Joel Moody, MD PhD, MPH
  • An Overview of the Ontario Government's Health and Safety Strategy; Prevention Works
• Breakout Session #1: Maximizing Your Government Funding Opportunities
  • Eric Pini, Director of Client Services, Ryan ULC
  • Discover actionable strategies to secure Canadian government funding and optimize your tax approach with Ryan.
• Breakout Session #1: Cybersecurity & CMCC
  • Howard Zach, President, Digital Beachhead
  • Cybersecurity & CMCC, the Changing Environment of Threat and Opportunity

11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

• Breakout Session #2: Tackling Privacy and Intellectual Property Challenges
  • Jamie Holroyd, Associate, Intellectual Property Law
  • Savvas Daginis, Associate, Business Law
• Breakout Session #2: Attracting the Right Talent in a Tumultuous economy 
  • Terry Gillis, President & CEO, Ahria Consulting
• Breakout Session #2: Innovation Funding Opportunities with OCI
  • Cameron Gray, Sector Manager, OC Innovation
  • Patrick Farrer, Sector Manager, OVIN
  • Explore opportunities with the Ontario Centre of Innovation to innovate new products and services with the Critical Industrial Technologies initiative and the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network. Ideal for Ontario-based businesses seeking support for talent development, de-risking product development activities, driving organizational change, and pan-sector technology activations.
• Breakout Session #2: Passing the Torch; Maximize Value in Business Sale
  • Yuriy Tyshchuk, CPA, CA, HBA, Partner & Business Advisor, MNP
  • Jeff Rozema, CPA, CA, CBV/Director MNP Corporate Finance

12:15 p.m.

• Conclusion

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

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 is nonrefundable.

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