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LaCentre Conference Center

25777 Detroit Road

Westlake, Ohio 44145

Annual Industrial & Manufacturing Conference

Engineering Solutions to Energy & Environmental Challenges

Made possible with support from: CSA Group, MAGNET, Middough, Partners Environmental, PNC

Opening Session
8:15 - 9:30 AM

What the Evolution of the Automotive Industry Teaches us About a Long-Term Sustainability Commitment
Keynote Speaker: Roger Saillant, Ph.D.,Executive Director, The Fowler Center for Sustainable Value at Case Western Reserve University

Dr. Saillant will discuss the evolution of automotive painting and emissions standards and what they teach us about a long-term sustainability commitment.

Luncheon Session
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM

Ohio Manufacturing Outlook
Keynote Speaker: Kristi Tanner,Managing Director-Advanced Manufacturing, JobsOhio

Ms. Tanner will address the role of JobsOhio in strengthening Ohio" manufacturing sector and discuss the outlook for the industry.

Closing Panel Discussion
3:00 - 4:00 PM

Managing Risk: How to Stay in Business AND Out of the Newspaper!
Moderator: Herb Mausser, Assistant Dean-Honors & Experiential Learning Programs, Cuyahoga Community College
Panelists: James D. Wilson, Esq., Partner, James D. Wilson LLC; Roger Sustar, President, Fredon Corporation

Breakout Sessions
10:00 - 11:00 AM & 1:45 - 2:45 PM

Attendees choose from sessions in four tracks:

Cool New Stuff: Explore technologies and opportunities in the energy industry.
Sessions feature speakers from RES Polyflow and PwC

Do it Better, Faster & Cheaper: Discover options to reduce energy use, maximize efficiency and impact the bottom line.
Sessions feature speakers from MAGNET and The Technology House

Operating in a Highly Regulated World: Understand new policy regulations and learn strategies for policy implementation.
Sessions feature speakers from OSHA and Ohio EPA

Get it Done: Addressing key challenges facing industry professionals today.
Sessions feature speakers from Entrepreneurship Innovation Institute at LCCC and Chagrin River Consulting

Executive Networking Reception
4:00 to 5:00 PM

Featuring Engineering & Facility Management Executives from:

♦ Swagelok Corporation
♦ URS Corporation
♦ Rockwell Automation
and many more…

Student Robotics Display

Featuring robots and student teams from:
♦ Avon Lake
♦ Beaumont
♦ Max Hayes
♦ Polaris Career Center

Registration Packages

Full Conference Package: Includes all sessions, continental breakfast, lunch and trade show. (5 CPD HOURS)
Member: $125
Nonmember: $150

Morning Package: Includes continental breakfast, morning keynote program, student robotics demonstration and trade show. (1 CPD HOUR)
Member: $45
Nonmember: $55

Lunch Package: Includes lunch, lunch keynote program, student robotics demonstration and tradeshow. (1 CPD HOUR)
Member: $45
Nonmember: $55

Join & Attend for only $250: (Membership active to December 2013)
To join CES and register for the conference call 216-361-3100 or download the document on this page to complete the registration form in the brochure.

SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR PACKAGES AVAILABLE

Two Hours of Networking & Exhibition Time
Download attached document or call CES at 216-361-3100 for more information.

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