Conference Agenda

Conference Agenda

AGENDA

Morning

8:00 a.m.

  • Networking breakfast

8:30 a.m.

  • Opening remarks

8:40 a.m.

  • Introduction of speaker by Tom Schnekenburger, Director, Research Partnerships – Gold Sponsor: University of Windsor
    • Speaker Irina Im, Sr. Tax Manager, Industrials Analyst, RSM Canada
    • Presentation: Canada’s Outlook: The Economic Case for Innovation and Automation

9:30 a.m.

  • Breakout sessions
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • IoT
    • Cybersecurity
    • Robotics
    • Opportunities in Mining

10:35 a.m.

  • Tradeshow and networking

11:30 a.m.

  • Lunch

Afternoon

12:00 p.m.

  • Panel Discussion – “FIRST Robotics’ Real World Impact – FIRST Alumni are Job Ready”
    • Moderator: Jaeleen Koscielski, Volunteer and Alumni Manager, First Canada

12:25 p.m.

  • Introduction of keynote speaker by Dr. Peter Wawrow, Director, Research and Innovation – Platinum Sponsor: St. Clair College
    • Keynote Speaker: John Weigelt, CTO, Microsoft Canada
    • Presentation: Revolutionizing Canada’s Economy: How Innovation Can Help Us Thrive

1:20 p.m.

  • Breakout sessions
    • Automotive
    • Agri-tech
    • Construction
    • Healthcare

2:35 p.m.

  • Tradeshow and networking

3:30 p.m.

  • Panel Discussion – Building A Battery Ecosystem in Windsor-Essex: How to Attract, Retain and Train Talent
    • Moderator: Stephen MacKenzie, President and CEO, Invest WindsorEssex
      • Panelist: Joris Myny, V.P. Digital Industries, Siemens Canada
      • Panelist: Sungwoo Park, Planning Director, NextStar Energy
      • Panelist: Dr. Peter Wawrow, Director, Research and Innovation, St. Clair College
      • Panelist: Dr. Bill Van Heyst, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Windsor

4:20 p.m.

  •  Remarks and Invitation to closing reception by Closing Reception Sponsor: Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing

4:25 p.m.

  • Thank you and Wrap-up

4:30 p.m.

  • Closing reception and networking

                                             


PLATINUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORs

SILVER SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSORS

Start-up and Talent Zone SPONSOR

CLOSING RECEPTION SPONSOR

OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PARTNERS