London is a diverse advanced manufacturing hub in southwestern Ontario with more than 500 companies employing 35,0000
LEDC and the London Region Manufacturing Council are hosting the largest Manufacturing conference in southwestern Ontario. Manufacturing Matters is taking place October 3, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm at RBC Place London.
Hear from keynote speaker Jeff Hines, President of Stellantis Canada… Learn valuable insights from industry leaders, engage in peer-to-peer networking, and get advice that’s critical for manufacturers in the London region.
Full 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
