### 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. **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **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