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Twelfth Annual Governor’s Advanced Manufacturing and High Technology Summit
The Center of New Hampshire, Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH
October 2, 2014
“Manufacturing Matters!”
AGENDA
7:00 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 am
Introduction: Mark Godfrey, Chairman, Felton Inc.
Welcoming Remarks: Jeff Rose, Commissioner, NH Department of Resources and Economic
Development
Introduction: TBA
Special Introduction by Governor Maggie Hassan
8:30 am
Keynote: “U.S. Strengths and Challenges in Innovation. A discussion of State and
Regional Innovation Initiatives—with a focus on the leading US states.”
Dr. Charles Wessner teaches Global Innovation Policy at Georgetown University and spent
two decades as a National Academies scholar where he founded and directed the National
Academy of Sciences Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Program.
9:30 am
Networking Break
Dr. Wessner’s bio – Click here
10:00 am Concurrent Workshops:
Workshop A: “Implementing and sustaining a Lean Initiative”
 Facilitator: Rich Charron, Project Manager, NH MEP
 Sam Biddle, Vice President of Operations, TradePort USA
 Mike Mastergeorge, Vice President and General Manager, Brazonics
 Joseph Schultz, Technical Manager, Contitech Thermopol, LLC
Workshop B: “Industry and UNH Collaboration in Advanced Manufacturing”
 Facilitator: Mark Berry, Project Manager, NH MEP/UNH
 Dr. Brad Kinsey, Professor and Chair, Mechanical Engineering, College of
Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of New Hampshire
 Marc Sedam, Executive Director, NH Innovation Research Center
 Robert Bujeaud, Vice President of Engineering, Turbocam International
 Paul MacDonald, Plant Manager, Hutchinson Sealing Systems
Workshop C: “Building the Next Generation of Skilled Worker in Advanced
Manufacturing”
 Facilitator: Zenagui Brahim, President, NH MEP
 Susan Huard, President, Manchester Community College
 Karen White, Principal, Manchester School of Technology
 Phil Suter, RCAM Director, Keene State College
Workshop D: “Strategies for Growth”
 Facilitator: Dr. Jane T. Wilson, Project Manager, NH MEP
 Robert Michalski, Vice President, Lindt & Sprungli USA
 Mark Schnepel, President, FlexEnergy, Inc.
 Mark St. Gelais, President, Stamping Technologies, Inc.
 Marc Smith, President and CEO, XMA Corporation
11:00 am
Networking Break
11:30 am
Repeat Workshops for A, B, C, and D
12:30 pm
Luncheon Introduction: TBA
Jeff Rose, Commissioner, NH Department of Resources and Economic Development
Video Contest Update “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?”
Closing remarks: Zenagui Brahim, President, NH MEP
Fee:
Register:
$95 per participant
To register online, click here.
For more information call Zenagui Brahim (603) 226-3200 or email [email protected]
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