Join us for the morning program and stay ahead of the industry challenges and trends. Enjoy complimentary shuttle service to Industry Day at the Detroit Auto Show when the program concludes.
Our speakers will explore:
- How process-centered innovations can improve efficiency
- How advanced manufacturing impacts consumers and overall customer satisfaction
- Ways to move your current manufacturing strategy forward to better support market needs
- How to marry your advanced manufacturing and technological innovations with the state’s strategies
Speakers Include
- Steve Hilfinger, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
- Brian Jacobs, Director, Advance Manufacturing Engineering, Johnson Controls
- Finbarr O’Neill, President, J.D. Power
- Carl Peterson, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Alps Electric (North America) Inc.
Introductory Remarks
- Jay O. Rothman, Chairman and CEO, Foley & Lardner LLP
For more information, please contact Christina Wade at [email protected].
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