Manufacturing Matters 2024

2024 Manufacturing Matters Conference

The London Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the London Region Manufacturing Council are pleased to present Manufacturing Matters 2024.

Date and time:

Thursday, October 3, 2024 , RBC Place London, 300 York St, London, ON N6B 1P8

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

8:20 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Welcome and Introductions

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Keynote Presentation: Stellantis North America

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Special Presentation: Understanding AI for Manufacturing

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Networking Break and Exhibitor Fair

10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions, featuring: Siskinds the Law Firm, Ministry of Labour, Mentor Works a Ryan Company, Digital Beachhead, More to be announced.

Event Concludes

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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
• Western Continuing Studies
• Western WORLDiscoveries

Service Provider Booths

• Berhan Immigration and Settlement Services Inc
• EMC
• HCR Personnel Solutions Inc.
• Hexcon
• Maple Reinders
• MEDJCT
• Mentor Works a Ryan Company
• S.E.M. Construction
• TPI-3
• Western

Manufacturer Booths

• Answer Precision Technologies
• Armotool
• Attica
• Book North America
• BOS Innovations
• BWIS Labeling Canada
• 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
• 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

• DataRealm
• Factory Bucket Inc.
• Foundery
• TechDoz
• Virtualware
• Managepoint Technologies Inc

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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)

• 1 Conference Pass
• Booth (10x10)

Please contact:

Holly Doty, Event Manager Connect Dot Management Inc.1.519.204.2499 or [email protected]

Refund Policy:

Contact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite's fee in nonrefundable.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

RBC Place London, 300 York Street, London, Canada