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.Â
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.
257 West Genesee St., Ste. 600
Buffalo, NY 14202 United States
Agenda
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Networking & Registration
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Program
Signature Events:
SHRM Credits
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership has officially been named an authorized Recertification Provider by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With this certification, participants in our qualified educational trainings and other HR-related programming will now have the opportunity to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
Learn more here
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