Dates
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:
8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
- Welcome & Introductions
- Jason Bates, General Manager
- Kapil Lakhotia, President & CEO
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
- Keynote Presentation: Stellantis North America
- Jeff Hines, President
9:15 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: Legal with Siskinds the Law Firm
- Chris Sinal, Partner, Labour and 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 Work
- Breakout Session #1: Government Funding for Manufacturers
- Mentor Works a Ryan Company
- Breakout Session #1: Cybersecurity & CMCC
- Howard Zach, President, Digital Beachhead
- Cybersecurity & CMCC, the Changing Environment of Threat and Opportunity The cybersecurity threats to companies are consistently evolving and now, the arrival of CMCC in the US adds an additional layer of complexity to the regulatory landscape.
11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
- Breakout Session #2: Legal with Siskinds the Law Firm
- Chris Sinal, Partner, Labour and Employment
- Breakout Session #2: HR & Talent
- Terry Gillis, President & CEO, Ahria Consulting
- Breakout Session #2: Passing the Torch
- Yuriy Tyshchuck, CPA, CA, HBA, Partner & Business Advisor
- Jeff Rozema, CPA, CA, MAcc / Manager MNP
- Tailoring your strategy to maximize value in business sale.
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 the Law Firm
Service Provider Booths
- Berhan Immigration and Settlement Services Inc
- EMC
- Hexcon
- Maple Reinders
- MEDJCT
- Mentor Works a Ryan Company
- S.E.M. Construction
- TPI-3
- Western
Manufacturer Booths
- 3D Parts
- Answer Precision Technologies
- Attica
- BOS Innovations
- BWIS Labeling Canada
- Danby Appliances
- Easy Way Cleaning Products
- fischer Canada
- Hudson Entry & Automation Inc
- Industrial Drive Service
- INPS
- Konnexio
- London Mat Industries/Tapeswitch Canada
- Mentor Works a Ryan Company
- Neatco Engineering Services Inc
- PAKFAB
- Purifics
- RMF Design and Manufacturing Inc
- SLEEGERS
- SPIROL Industries Ltd
- Stratus Plastics
- Think Green Solutions Inc.
- Toyota Tsusho Canada (TTCI)
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)
- 2 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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