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2024 Industry Leaders Forum - Manufacturing

As the largest regional chamber of commerce in WNY, we bring approximately 4,500 people together each year via an unprecedented number of events, meetings, and workshops. Designed to facilitate networking opportunities, encourage business development, support professional development, and drive business advocacy, there is a BNP event for every member of your organization. 

2024 Industry Leaders Forum - Manufacturing

Thursday, May 23, 2024 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)

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 23rd , 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.

Pricing


Buffalo Niagara Partnership
257 West Genesee St., Ste. 600
Buffalo, NY 14202 United States
Event Contact
Seth Piccirillo
(716) 541-1716
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Thursday, May 23, 2024 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)

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

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