2024 Industry Leaders Forum - Manufacturing

Description

Manufacturing’s Digital Frontier 
 

How will smart factory automation continue to change the way manufacturers work? 

How can companies best safeguard their digital operating procedures against security threats?

How can manufacturers connect to local talent in an era of industrial automation?   

On May 23^rd , BNP’s  Manufacturing ILF convenes leaders to discuss the sector’s emerging technologies, operational best practices and regional strategies for the future. 

Dottie Gallagher, BNP’s President & CEO, will provide an update on Buffalo’s Tech Hub designation and its application for generational federal investment in tech infrastructure.

Then, the following decision makers will lead a panel discussion on how companies can best navigate manufacturing’s digital frontier.

Elizabeth Callahan, Director of External Relations & Special Programs
Buffalo Manufacturing Works

Dave Kegler, Director of Manufacturing
Sealing Devices, Inc.

Scott Pallotta, CEO
Zehnder Rittling

Stephen Tucker, President & CEO
Northland Workforce Training Center

Alan Rae, Director
SUNY Buffalo’s Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics 

The BNP will provide a government advocacy report on the issues that impact your organizations on a daily basis. An update on Buffalo’s Tech Hub designation and its application for generational federal investment in manufacturing/tech infrastructure will also be provided.

Industry Leader Forum - Manufacturing
Thursday, May 23
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Buffalo Niagara Partnership Offices (Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Bldg.)
257 West Genesee St.
Buffalo, NY 14202

Please join us for a networking session starting at 8 am.

Agenda
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Networking & Registration
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Program





Take your seat at the table 

The ILF is a BNP member-only benefit for applicable companies.

Please contact Seth Piccirillo, Director of Economic Development, at spiccirillo@thepartnership.org for more information.

To become a member of BNP and participate in ILF, click here.