Upcoming events.
CES Leadership Lunch: Historical Role of Cleveland in the Development of Medical Devices
Ohio has over 600 FDA-registered medical device and component makers, many of which are in Cleveland. For instance, ten of the country's top twenty medical device manufacturers currently maintain facilities in the Cleveland area, including such giants as Johnson & Johnson, GE Healthcare, Philips Medical Systems, and Steris. The largest manufacturer of shape-memory devices and stents is also in Cleveland.
There are multiple explanations for why the Cleveland area has a well-established history in medical innovation. If we go back 75 years, Cleveland Clinic physicians performed the first “stopped heart” using a heart-lung machine that had been developed by Dr. Willem Kolff. Also in the 1950’s Dr. Sones discovered moving cine-coronary angiography. This technology revealed the natural history of coronary artery disease, which ultimately led to Cleveland Clinic’s pioneering work in coronary artery bypass. These kinds of breakthroughs have continued decade after decade and has led to a local biomedical industry that is supported by one of the largest concentrations of research hospitals and academic institutions in the United States.
Brian L. Davis
Associate Dean, Cleveland State University
About the Presenter
Brian’s background in the area goes back to 1992 when he joined the Cleveland Clinic. In 2010 he became VP of Medical Device Development within the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron – a role that involved collaboration with NEOMED, Akron Children's Hospital and Summa. A couple of years later he was recruited by the University of Akron to chair their Department of Biomedical Engineering. During these years, he worked closely with the Veteran’s Administration, NASA, Cleveland-based medical device companies and federal funding agencies. Brian is now at Cleveland State University, and he is heavily involved with rehabilitation engineering – another area where Cleveland has a distinguished history.
Thank you to our lunch sponsor
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
Registration Options:
Leadership Lunch Sponsor
$500
The Sponsorship Includes:
2 event registrations to the Leadership Lunch forum (with reserved seats at a prime table location)
Signage at the event (lunch buffet table)
Company logo on event marketing materials
Company recognition during presentation introduction
Opportunity for branded napkins or paper beverage cups (*note: this is a minimum of 3-week lead time)
One (1) STEM student attendee is supported by your sponsorship
Leadership Lunch: Individual MEMBER price
$50
Includes one (1) registration to the Leadership Lunch program and lunch
Leadership Lunch: Individual - NON-MEMBER price
$60
Includes one (1) registration to the Leadership Lunch program and lunch
Leadership Lunch: Senior/Retiree
$35
Includes one (1) registration to the Leadership Lunch program and lunch.
Includes one (1) registration to the Leadership Lunch program and lunch.
Leadership Lunch - Student or Student Sponsor
$30
Sponsor a student to attend the event
Includes one (1) registration to the Leadership Lunch program for an active student
Engineering in Construction & Manufacturing (EC&M) Conference and Trade Show
The Engineering in Construction & Manufacturing Conference and Trade Show (EC&M) brings together leading professionals, innovators, visionaries, and students from across these industries to explore cutting-edge technologies, groundbreaking projects, and future trends shaping our world. Featuring engaging keynote speakers, a multitude of breakout sessions, and an ever growing trade show floor, this event is the ultimate platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
This year’s theme, “Made in America,” celebrates the ingenuity, resilience, and craftsmanship that define American engineering and manufacturing.
As global supply chains continue to evolve, the “Made in America” movement stands as a powerful reminder of our nation’s capacity for innovation, quality, and collaboration. The 2026 conference will explore how engineers, manufacturers, and builders are reimagining production, infrastructure, and design to strengthen domestic industries and foster sustainable growth across the United States.
Through a full day of presentations, interactive panels, and networking sessions, attendees will gain insight into emerging technologies, advanced materials, automation, and design innovations reshaping the future of American construction and manufacturing. From revitalizing local production to implementing smart manufacturing systems, the conference will highlight real-world strategies that keep America competitive and connected.
Registration Coming Soon
Aligning Next-Gen Talent: Preparing Today for Tomorrow's Opportunities
Aligning Next-Gen Talent: Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Opportunities
Join Team NEO as we release the 9th edition of Aligning Opportunities, a data rich research report to equip the Northeast Ohio Region’s education, talent, and workforce ecosystems with insights into the state of current and emerging needs of our region’s employers.
In our 9th edition, we are building on the foundation of insights developed over the eight past years with an emphasis on students gaining earlier exposure to career pathways through work-based learning experiences and the vital soft skills needed in the workforce.
The event will feature students from the Theatre and Dance Programs in the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory, one of the top 25 programs in the world in relatable vignettes of how different generations approach work.
In addition, Baldwin Wallace University President Lee Fisher will moderate a panel with companies who have extensive experience with the work-based learning programs.
REA - Manufacturing Day
Manufacturing Day 2025 - Cleveland (featuring Michael Weidokal)
Join us for an exclusive Manufacturing Day event featuring world-renowned economist Michael Weidokal – an opportunity you won't want to miss. This power-packed half-day conference delivers the critical insights manufacturing leaders need, presented by one of the most sought-after economic forecasters in the world.
CPE Credits Available: This event qualifies for 3.5 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
Who Should Attend: Manufacturing executives, operations managers, plant managers, IT directors, financial leaders, and anyone involved in manufacturing strategy and operations who wants access to world-class economic expertise.
Why This Event is Special: This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the world's leading economic forecasters in an intimate setting designed specifically for manufacturing professionals. Michael's proven track record of accurate predictions makes this session invaluable for strategic planning.
Industry Tour at Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 27,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2024. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
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Industry Tour: Tri-C Manufacturing Technology COE
Join us for our next Industry Tour at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). The tour will take us through the Advanced Technology Training Center (ATTC) where welding engineering, YTA, biomedical construction, and a few other programs are located. Then we’ll see the Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) where they teach machining, CNC, hydraulic, robotics, automation, Mechatronics, Smart Manufacturing 3D printing.
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48th Annual CES Golf Outing & Fundraiser
Join us for our 48th Annual Golf Outing & Fundraiser at the beautiful Fox Meadow Country Club. Help us raise funds for our STEM outreach and scholarship programs.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
CES Member Meet N' Greet
Join us for our CES Member Meet-n-Greet—a fun and welcoming event designed to connect new and existing members! Network with fellow members, and learn more about the community in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Networking is followed by a self-guided tour of the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum.
Whether you're new or a longtime member, this is the perfect opportunity to build relationships and get involved!
FREE event exclusive to CES Members!
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Leadership Lunch with Hrishue Mahalaha
The Pressing Engineering Mandate: Charting a Flight Path to Cross-Disciplinary Innovation
What are some key national and regional economic trends?
How will these trends impact our workforce supply and demand patterns?
What are the associated implications in the engineering fields; why interdisciplinary skills will matter?
What will be the Implications for businesses, hiring managers and jobs seekers?
Hrishue Mahalaha
Executive Director, Aerozone Alliance
In a world facing urgent challenges—from climate change to workforce disruption—engineering can no longer operate in silos. This presentation explores how interdisciplinary collaboration is becoming essential to solving the complex problems of our time. Highlighting the work of the Aerozone Alliance in Northeast Ohio, Hrishue Mahalaha shares how aerospace innovation could be used as a catalyst to convene public, private, and academic partners across sectors. We hope to leave attendees inspired to think beyond their disciplines and engage engineering as a tool for regional transformation and human progress.
Registration is closed
Leadership in Manufacturing Executive Forum
The future competitiveness of American manufacturing hinges on how quickly we adopt Smart Manufacturing technologies—robotics, machine learning, AI, and 3D printing—and develop the talent and human interface needed to drive them.
We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning author, pioneering researcher, four-time entrepreneur, and noted professor Hod Lipson as our keynote speaker on the morning of May 13, 2025.
Hod will explore the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing and self-aware machines in a way that’s both practical and accessible. His talk is sure to spark fresh thinking across sectors—from traditional manufacturing to healthcare, construction, advanced materials, energy, transportation, agriculture, and food and beverage.
AGENDA:
8:00 a.m. Doors Open, Breakfast & Networking
8:30 a.m. Welcome & Introductions
8:45 a.m. Keynote Presentation
10:30 a.m. Adjourn
73rd Annual Engineering in Construction and Manufacturing Conference and Trade Show
The Cleveland Engineering Society in partnership with MAGNET and Manufacturing Works held our Engineering in Construction & Manufacturing Conference and Trade Show (EC&M), a bold evolution of the beloved Design & Construction Conference and Trade Show on February 27, 2025 at Corporate College.
EC&M brought together leading professionals, innovators, and visionaries from across these industries to explore cutting-edge technologies, groundbreaking projects, and future trends shaping our world. The event featured engaging keynote speakers, a multitude of breakout sessions, and an ever growing trade show floor, this event is the ultimate platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Conference Theme: "Out of the Box"
This year’s theme, “Out of the Box,” challenged attendees to push boundaries, reimagine possibilities, and embrace unconventional thinking to solve industry challenges. From innovative design approaches to groundbreaking manufacturing techniques, this theme set the tone for inspiring creativity and fostering transformative solutions.
EC&M Conference Presentations
Check out the presentations from the Engineering in Construction and Manufacturing Conference by clicking the button below.
EC&M Conference Presenters
CES and Wright Technical Services Holiday Happy Hour
We all enjoyed a little extra holiday cheer last night at our CES & Wright Technical Services Holiday Happy Hour! Thank you to all who attended and made the event so special. Thank you to Masthead Brewing Co. for hosting us and the fantastic service. Thank you to Wright Technical Services for sponsoring the event, food, and spirits.
Industry Tour at Alloy Precision Technologies
Join CES on a guided tour of Alloy Precision Technologies followed by refreshments!
Multigrids Working Group Inaugural Meeting
Join CES for our kick-off meeting for the Multigrid Work Group where will discuss goals, events, and the purpose of the group.
Room location will be determined depending on number of attendees. More information to follow.
Leadership Breakfast: Introduction to Aircraft Icing and NASA’s Approach to Understanding It
Common Research Model, CRM, in the Icing Research Tunnel
About our Speaker
Tadas Bartkus
Tadas Bartkus received his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. He is a senior researcher at the Ohio Aerospace Institute, and as a NASA contractor, he is a member of the NASA Glenn Research Center icing branch. He has been researching the fundamental physics of aircraft icing for over 10 years. These efforts include studying jet engine icing and airframe icing, with the aim of improving flight safety.
Registration Options
Includes 2 registrations to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum, signage at the breakfast buffet, and opportunity for branded coffee cups.
*Limit of two breakfast sponsors per event
Table includes member registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking, opportunity to earn 1 CPD credit hour, and a full-service hot breakfast for 8 people.
Table includes non-member registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking, opportunity to earn 1 CPD credit hour, and a full-service hot breakfast for 8 people.
Includes member registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking, opportunity to earn 1 CPD credit hour, and a full-service hot breakfast.
Includes 1 senior registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking and a full-service hot breakfast.
Includes non-member registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking, opportunity to earn 1 CPD credit hour, and a full-service hot breakfast.
Includes 1 student registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking and a full-service hot breakfast.
CES Leadership Breakfast - Blueprint for Manufacturing Success
Michael O’Donnell - MAGNET COO, VP Operations and Innovation
Michael O’Donnell has 30 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing consulting, with most of that time spent at MAGNET. A Master Six Sigma Black Belt and licensed Professional Engineer, Michael orchestrates new consulting methods in technology, transformation, innovation and employee and team development for manufacturers in Northeast Ohio.
Prior to MAGNET, Michael held positions in R&D, management, manufacturing operations and Lean and continuous improvement in a variety of industries including automotive, consumer products and chemicals. His experience includes industry 4.0, automation, assembly, chemicals, polymers (molding, fibers and films) and steel processing. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Richmond.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
Includes 2 registrations to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum, signage at the breakfast buffet, and opportunity for branded coffee cups.
*Limit of two breakfast sponsors per event
Table includes member registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking, opportunity to earn 1 CPD credit hour, and a full-service hot breakfast for 8 people.
Includes member registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking, opportunity to earn 1 CPD credit hour, and a full-service hot breakfast.
Includes 1 senior registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking and a full-service hot breakfast.
Table includes non-member registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking, opportunity to earn 1 CPD credit hour, and a full-service hot breakfast for 8 people.
Includes non-member registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking, opportunity to earn 1 CPD credit hour, and a full-service hot breakfast.
Includes 1 student registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking and a full-service hot breakfast.
CES Leadership Lunch with James Free - “Ohio’s Key Role in Space Exploration”
James Free
Associate Administrator - NASA
James Free is NASA’s associate administrator, its third highest-ranking executive and highest-ranking civil servant. He is the senior advisor to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy. In his role, Free leads the agency’s 10 center directors as well as the mission directorate associate administrators at NASA Headquarters in Washington. He acts as the agency’s chief operating officer for more than 18,000 employees.
Leadership Breakfast Series: Great Lakes Biomimicry
Biology's R&D: Enhance Your Sustainability Strategy
Carol Thaler and Trisha Brown
Biomimicry Specialists (Co-Directors) Great Lakes Biomimicry
Another Leadership Breakfast in the books and we had a heck of a time learning about Biomimicry! Thank you to Carol Thaler and Trisha Brown of Great Lakes Biomimicry for presenting to our members, guests, and students. We all learned so much today. Thank you to MOD, our breakfast sponsors and thank you to ALL who attended and support CES!
CES Leadership Lunch with James Free - “Ohio’s Key Role in Space Exploration”
This event is being rescheduled.
You may have heard the news that the first crewed flight of Boeing's new Starliner capsule has been pushed to the end of the week due to a technical issue. View more here: Boeing's Starliner mission was scrubbed Monday. Here's when it will try to launch again. (msn.com)
It was lined up to launch on May 6, 2024, but they had scrubbed the launch and the new target date is as early as Friday, May 10, 2024.
A launch reschedule requires a shift on everyone's part, therefore, we made the decision to reschedule our Leadership Lunch with NASA's Mr. James Free to a future date. We are working diligently with his staff to reschedule at his next earliest convenience.
Thank you to all involved in this historic endeavor. We look forward to hearing about a successful NASA/Boeing Starliner launch and mission.
James Free
Associate Administrator - NASA
James Free is NASA’s associate administrator, its third highest-ranking executive and highest-ranking civil servant. He is the senior advisor to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy. In his role, Free leads the agency’s 10 center directors as well as the mission directorate associate administrators at NASA Headquarters in Washington. He acts as the agency’s chief operating officer for more than 18,000 employees.
This event is going to be rescheduled for a future date and registration is closed at this time.
CES 72nd Annual Design & Construction Conference and Tradeshow: Ahoy! Stewardship in Motion
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ScholarSHIP | MemberSHIP | StewardSHIP | MentorSHIP | RelationSHIP |
The CES Annual Design & Construction Conference and Trade Show is a forum for professionals in civil engineering, construction, architecture, and related industries to learn about new technologies and best practices that can be utilized to enhance the region's infrastructure and public works systems and services. This year's theme is: Ahoy! Stewardship in Motion. With a special focus on how we can all be stewards to our community.
CES Leadership Breakfast - NASA Glenn: Power, Energy & Sustainable Aviation
NASA Glenn: Power, Energy & Sustainable Aviation
Dr. Jimmy Kenyon is director of NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. He oversees a staff of more than 3,200 civil servants and support service contractors and an annual budget of approximately $900 million.
Prior to becoming Glenn’s director, Kenyon served as director of the Advanced Air Vehicles Program at NASA Headquarters in Washington. He also worked at Pratt & Whitney, where he held leadership roles in business development, program management, and engineering. Dr. Kenyon joined Pratt & Whitney after 17 years as a civilian in the Department of Defense, including six years in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Leadership Breakfast Series: Re-Imagining the Nuclear Submarine Maintenance Process
Keynote Speaker
CAPT Edward L. Bartlett, Jr. USMM Founder, Chairman CEO Bartlett Maritime Corporation
Cold War Submarine Veteran on (3) SSNs and (1) Submarine Tender; Nuclear Power School Instructor
First President, DRS Power Systems
Engineering Manager, Electric Boat – Virginia & Seawolf Class Designs
Re-Imagining the Nuclear Submarine Maintenance Process
REGISTRATION CLOSED
email: tpekarcik@cesnet.org to get on the waiting list
Check out OAI and Great Lakes Biomimicry: Biocene 2023 Conference
*Note: This is not a CES event. This is an event put on by our affiliate partner Ohio Aerospace Institute along with Great Lakes Biomimicry.
Event Details
Biocene 2023’s theme is Biomimicry: Transforming Materials – looking at how materials have been inspired by nature and to the future of what can still be discovered. This will be explored at many scales – from nano structures to regenerative buildings – with presenters and attendees from many industries, organizations, and research institutions.
Where and When:
October 18, 19, and 20
Ohio Aerospace Institute
22800 Cedar Point Road
Cleveland, OH 44145
In-person:
Early Registration until September 15th: $395
Register September 16th to October 4th: $450
Virtual:
Register until October 13th: $100
Students:
Some subsidized registrations might be available. Contact Trisha Brown at connect@glbiomimicry.org to be put on the list.
Leadership Breakfast Series - The All In Plan Towards a Great Region on a Great Lake
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Baiju Shah
President & CEO Greater Cleveland Partnership
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Includes 2 registrations to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum, signage at the breakfast buffet, and opportunity for branded coffee cups.
*Limit of two breakfast sponsors per event
Table includes member registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking, opportunity to earn 1 CPD credit hour, and a full-service hot breakfast for 8 people.
Includes member registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking, opportunity to earn 1 CPD credit hour, and a full-service hot breakfast.
Includes 1 senior registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking and a full-service hot breakfast.
Table includes non-member registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking, opportunity to earn 1 CPD credit hour, and a full-service hot breakfast for 8 people.
Includes non-member registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking, opportunity to earn 1 CPD credit hour, and a full-service hot breakfast.
Includes 1 student registration to our Leadership Breakfast Series forum along with networking and a full-service hot breakfast.
Check out AWT's STEM to Career Pathways Event
The AWT Transformation Open House is for teachers to learn how the STEM concepts/activities that are taught in the classroom are connected to the manufacturing programs/careers offered by AWT partners. The participants will get a chance to tour AWT's new Transformation Center learn about work-based opportunities from local companies, and hear from schools with established career-based alternative pathways.
CES will be at the Energy & Mobility Conference -2023
The Cleveland Engineering Society will have a booth at the upcoming Energy & Mobility Conference & Expo September 12 -15, 2023. Come see us at our booth.
Register to attend the conference here: Registration - Energy & Mobility - Technology, Systems and Value Chain Conference & Expo (energyandmobility.org)
We hope to see you there!
Leadership Breakfast Series: Industry 4.0
MAGNET’s President & CEO, Dr. Ethan Karp, presents the topic of Industry 4.0 at our CES August Leadership Breakfast. Ethan is a committed change-maker and community builder who is passionate about transforming manufacturing to build a brighter future. At the helm of MAGNET, he connects people and companies to opportunities for growth and prosperity in the region’s preeminent center for manufacturing innovation and technology.
46th Annual CES Golf Outing & Fundraiser
8:30 AM - Check-In and Breakfast
10:00 AM - Shotgun Start
Space is limited to 30 foursomes (120 golfers). Don’t delay! Reserve your spot today for what promises to be a five-star event!