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] Sponsors: Exhibitors:
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