Manufacturing Matters

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

Manufacturing Matters is a must attend, half day conference for manufacturers and service providers. Delegates will learn valuable information from industry leaders, keynote speakers and peer-to-peer networking. The conference will deliver essential advice applicable to all manufacturers in the London region.

This is a FREE event for manufacturers, but registration is required!

Non-manufacturers are invited to attend for a nominal fee of only $50.

Program Details

7:00 am-8:00 am Registration and Networking Breakfast (Crystal Ballroom) 8:00 am-8:15 am

Welcome & Introductions

Emcee: Jess Brady, Reporter & Anchor, AM980 Welcome: Kapil Lakhotia, President & CEO London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) 8:15 am-9:00 am The Search for Skilled Employees; overcoming the challenges facing the manufacturing industry Keynote: George Warren President, Centennial Windows and Doors 9:00 am-9:50 am Plenary Session - Manufacturing Matters Moderated by: Jason Bates Business Development, EMC London Region

4 companies share their story of past, present and future

• Natra Chocolate America
• Artisan Metal Finishing
• General Dynamics Land Systems
• Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc.

9:50 am-10:15 am Networking Break 10:15 am-11:15 am Concurrent Breakout Sessions Ministry of Labour – Safe at Work Ontario Presented by: David Whitney Regional Program Coordinator Industrial Health and Safety Program, Ministry of Labour Manufacturing Business’ Growth with Government Funding Presented by: Bernadeen McCleod President & Founder, Mentor Works Ltd. Decoding Your London Hydro Bill Presented by: Hans Schreff Manager of Conservation and Demand Management London Hydro Export Market Diversification – Emerging Markets Presented by: Cam Ellis Senior Account Manager Export Development Canada
11:15 am-12:15 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions Myths and Misconceptions of Employment Law In Ontario Presented by: Jennifer Costin and Mary Lou Brady Partners, Siskinds The Law Firm Pitfalls and Liabilities Arising Under Health and Safety and Environmental Laws Presented by: Paula Lombardi and Christopher Sinal Partner & Associate, Siskinds The Law Firm EMC Focus on Energy: More Power To You Presented by: Scott McNeil-Smith Director, Strategic Planning and Communications, EMC President, Canadian Manufacturing Network London’s Advanced Manufacturing Park Presented by: John Makaran Director, Canadian Centre for Product Validation Fanshawe College Presented by: Peter White Executive Director Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships, Western University 12:15 pm Conclusion

Sponsorship Opportunities are now available. Please contact:

Holly Doty, Event Manager

Connect Dot Management Inc.

1.519.204.2499 or holly@connectdot.ca