Virginia Industry Leadership Forum Automation: Human and Machine Development
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CONFIDENTIAL Virginia Industry Leadership Forum Automation: Human and Machine Development October 17-18, 2013 Omni Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia October 17 10:00-2:00pm Dream it. Do it. Virginia Workshop Today’s manufacturing workforce requires multi-craft skills in order to adapt and support the advanced technology in factories. Learn about how Dream It. Do It. Virginia (DIDIVA), the Manufacturing Skills Institute (MSI), ECPI’s Manufacturing Technology (MT) Training, VMA’s Military2Manufacturing (M2M), DIDIVA’s Manufacturing Technology summer camps, and more innovative efforts that are preparing a world-class workforce & closing the skills gaps. Facilitators: Alice Scott, VMA - Dream it. Do it. Virginia (DIDIVA) and Katherine DeRosear, VMA - Virginia Council on Advanced Technology Skills (VCATS) Tech Tours: Festo Mobile Mechatronics Laboratory, Volvo Technology Truck! 3:00-5:00pm 91st VMA Annual Meeting: Your Membership at Work (Members Only) Member Only Meeting - Committee Reports & Officers/Directors Election Moderators: Chairman Joe Internicola, DuPont; Vice Chair Rob Hogan, NNS; Secretary/Treasurer Margaret Shaia, AMF Bakery Systems; Brett Vassey, President & CEO Members will hear reports from the Board of Directors as well as Committee Chairs and staff on the work of the Nominating, Finance, Taxation, Energy Resources, Environment, Health, Safety & Security, Transportation and Sales & Marketing Committees as well as the Virginia Council on Advanced Technology Skills, Virginia Craft Brewers Guild, Virginia Local Users Council and the Retired Manufacturers Council. 5:00-7:00pm Leadership Reception and Trade Show Forum participants will enjoy an evening of networking, entertainment and inspiration. The evening will feature the annual trade show of world-class technologies and services. Tanom Motors, Culpeper, Virginia will unveil its newest ultimate human and machine experience – “The Invader.” CONFIDENTIAL VMAPAC Industrial Strength Leadership Award(s) will be presented to legislators who have earned this coveted recognition for their efforts during the 2013 General Assembly session. Jorgen Pedersen, President and CEO, RE2, Inc.,a leading developer of intelligent Modular Manipulation Systems will inspire participants with a view into the future of mobile manipulation technologies for all markets and applications. Welcome: TBD Presenters: Jim Groninger, Director of State Government Relations, Georgia Pacific; Brett Vassey, President and CEO, VMA *6:30 p.m. Modeling & Simulation Technology Dinner – Executives Roundtable Special Guests: Virginia Secretary of Technology Jim Duffey Virginia Deputy Secretary of Technology Karen Jackson Invited industry leaders and representatives of the Commonwealth will discuss emerging Mod-Sim technologies for manufacturing and how the Commonwealth could facilitate their utilization to increase manufacturing output and reduce costs. *By Invitation Only* October 18 8:00-9:30 a.m. Breakfast: Competing for the Future of Manufacturing Welcome: Brett A. Vassey, VMA President & CEO Keynote Speakers: The Honorable Ken Cuccinelli (Virginia Attorney General and Republican Candidate for VA Governor) Terry McAuliffe (Democratic Candidate for Governor) (Invited) The candidates for Governor will discuss their manufacturing platforms individually and how they will each help lead the Commonwealth through a manufacturing renaissance. 9:30-9:45am Networking and Technology Break CONFIDENTIAL 9:45-11:00am Innovative Automation, Humanoid, and Robotic Solutions Looking into automation and robotics to increase production efficiencies? Hear from leading integrators, manufacturers and researchers about innovative, practical and affordable automation and robotics solutions for any size factory. The session will even present the opportunities for humanoid technologies in factories. Product demonstrations will be available throughout the conference. Panelists: Alan Bancroft, Operations Manager, Flexicell Inc. Mark Egleston, Area Director, PeakLogix Joe Hazel, Sales Director, Jewett Automation Virginia Tech’s Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) representative (Invited) 11:00am-12:00pm The Human Factor: Workforce Wellness Implementing new technology requires an elite workforce that is well-trained and healthy. This panel will focus on wellness programs and technologies to provide for your workforce that will improve employee health and support a high-performing workforce. Experts will also discuss the anticipated impacts of “Obamacare” on health insurance costs & benefits options. Panelists: The Honorable Bill Hazel, Virginia Secretary of Health & Human Services (Invited) Bill Gilmour, Founder & CEO, BioMotion Labs Mark Herzog, Senior Vice President, Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. Tom McKay, Senior Vice President, KSHP, LLC 12:00pm-12:15pm Networking and Technology Break Featured Display: VirginiaFIRST Robotics Teams 12:15pm-1:30pm Disruptive Technology: 3D Printing and the Maker Revolution Luncheon New technologies have the potential to create new industries as well as disrupt current industries and their supply chains. As 3D printing becomes more affordable and practical for mass production, machining, molding, casting, prototyping and engineering/design, massive changes are around the corner. Hear from CONFIDENTIAL experts about the implications the “Maker Revolution” will have on research and development, production and public education. Welcome: The Honorable David Toscano, Minority Leader, Virginia House of Delegates Keynote Speaker: TBA 1:30pm-2:00pm Regulating Robots As the development of robotics technology progresses, regulatory entities struggle to keep up. Is your facility prepared for OSHA’s new robot safety standards? Learn about the practical implications of robotics safety for your facility. Special Guest: Robotics Industries Association representative (Invited) 2:00-4:00pm Virginia Manufacturing Development Commission and Virginia Small Business Commission Joint Hearing Please join Virginia’s Manufacturing Development Commission, chaired by Senator Frank Wagner, and Small Business Commission, chaired by Senator Frank Ruff, for a hearing focused on career and technical education SOLs, machinery and tools/BPOL/Merchants Capital tax elimination and scoring the efficiency/ efficacy of Virginia’s existing manufacturing service programs. The Manufacturing Development Commission is a legislative commission focused on Virginia’s manufacturing needs and formulating legislative and regulatory remedies to ensure the future of the manufacturing sector in Virginia, while the Small Business Commission is a legislative commission created to study, report, and make recommendations on issues of concern to small businesses in the Commonwealth. 4:00-6:00pm Nelson County Craft Beer Tour – Sponsored by VA Craft Brewers Guild Enjoy an optional tour of Starr Hill, Devil’s Backbone, Wild Wolf and Blue Mountain craft breweries in scenic Nelson County ending with a beer dinner at Blue Mountain Brewery hosted by its founder, Taylor Smack. Separate registration from Forum required to attend. October 19-20 (Saturday & Sunday) CONFIDENTIAL Make a long weekend out of your trip to the 2013 Virginia Industry Leadership Forum. Bring your family along to enjoy the many cultural, retail and spa options in Charlottesville and in the surrounding counties. Shop along the downtown mall, visit a world-class spa, enjoy a wine or beer tasting at a nearby venue, go apple-picking at the height of the season and more. For more details, visit www.visitcharlottesville.org! .