SONAMI Regional Showcase

Join the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI) for our Regional Showcase, hosted in partnership with Fanshawe College’s Centre for Research & Innovation and Lambton College’s Research & Innovation.

This in-person event will highlight how SONAMI member institutions collaborate with small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to address real-world manufacturing challenges. Attendees will hear from leading experts, explore opportunities for partnership, and gain insight into resources available through SONAMI and Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON).

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
• Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: Fanshawe College, Innovation Village, 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd, London, ON N5Y 5R6
  (parking directions and campus map included in event confirmation email)

Agenda

• 8:30 – 9:00 am: Registration and Breakfast
• 9:00 – 9:15 am: Welcome and SONAMI presentation
• 9:15 – 10:30 am: Networking
• 10:30 – 11:15 am: Presentations from Fanshawe College and Lambton College
• 11:15 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch and networking
• 11:45 pm – 1:00 pm: Breakout sessions

Why Attend?

• Learn how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector can leverage support from SONAMI and Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) to commercialize and protect their intellectual property, while also accessing valuable research and development resources to drive innovation and clean growth.
• Explore opportunities to collaborate on applied research projects with access to funding, expert researchers, advanced facilities, and highly skilled students.
• Connect directly with SONAMI members, IPON representatives, and industry peers to build relationships and partnerships that drive sustainable growth.

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SONAMI, led by Niagara College, brings together post-secondary institutions and their research centres to provide SMEs with innovative solutions in manufacturing. By leveraging faculty expertise, student talent, and state-of-the-art equipment, together with federal funding, SONAMI is helping companies innovate, compete, and grow sustainably.

Location

Canada Life Square, Innovation Village - 1001 Fanshawe College Boulevard London, ON, N5V 1W2