Resilience by Design
Hotel Champlain, Burlington
The Manufacturing Summit elevates the manufacturing sector as a vital force driving Vermont’s economy—both as a leading employer and a key producer of goods. This event fosters a specialized network that connects industry peers, facilitating sourcing and procurement opportunities to build resilient, innovative supply chains.
Reimagined for 2024, this annual summit brings together industry leaders and manufacturing professionals to collaborate, share insights, and explore solutions to the sector’s most pressing challenges. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable resources, peer-driven advice, and industry expertise to enhance their business operations and drive growth.
Registration is inclusive of a networking reception on November 13, followed by a full-day of programming and networking opportunities on November 14.
Schedule
Wednesday, November 13
- 6:00-8:00pm – Networking Reception – Green Mountain Ballroom
Thursday, November 14 – 8am-4pm
- 8:00am – Registration and Breakfast – Green Mountain Ballroom
- 8:45am – Program begins with Opening Remarks from Amy Spear, President of the VT Chamber of Commerce
- 9:00am – State of Manufacturing with Francis A. Thomas, Regional Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration and Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 10:00am – Networking Break
- 10:15am
- Scaling Sustainability: Workforce Development Solutions for Manufacturers of all sizes with Dave Castle (Mechanical Advantage), Cindy Robillard (Vermont Department of Labor, Workforce Development), Jen O’Neill (OnLogic), and moderated by Alison Conant (AK Consulting)
- B2B Networking: Sponsored by Apex Accelerator and Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center in the Vermont Conference Room.
- 11:15am – Artificial Intelligence: Building Resilience through Technology in Manufacturing with Dr. Anna Thornton (author of Product Realization: Going from One to a Million)
- 12:15pm – Peer-to-Peer Lunch
- 1:30pm
- Collaborative Cybersecurity: Working together to Create a More Secure and Vibrant Business with Elizabeth Adams (Apex Accelerator), Sherman Patrick (Norwich University Applied Research Institutes), and moderated by Joanne Spaulding (Director of Apex Accelerator)
- B2B Networking: Sponsored by Apex Accelerator and Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center in the Vermont Conference Room.
- 2:30pm – Networking Break
- 2:45pm – Strategic Solutions: Supply Chain Challenges from Global to Local with Randall Blanchette (Collins Aerospace)
- 3:45pm – Closing Remarks
Throughout the day, attendees may schedule B2B Networking meet-ups in the Vermont Conference Room, Sponsored by Apex Accelerator and Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center
Ready to Connect?
- View the event agenda and add sessions your personal schedule
- Access documents and slides shared by organizers or speakers (Coming soon)
- See who else is attending this event and reach out to people ahead of time
- Plan coffee hours, or meet-ups with your fellow attendees. You can even post job openings.
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- Already used the Whova app in the past? Double-check that it is installed on your phone, and log in using your existing account email and password.
- First time using Whova? You will need to verify your account using the email address that you entered when registering for the Summit. After entering your email and selecting a password, a verification code will be sent to your email. Please check your inbox and spam folder for the code. Detailed instructions can be found here.
- If you aren’t directly added to the event and are asked for an event invitation code when accessing the event, please type in this invitation code: 903fc030mo
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Questions?
If you have any event-related questions, please email Nancy Vitale.
The Vermont Chamber is a leader in events that foster connections, collaboration, and celebration within the business community. Partnering with the Vermont Chamber provides an opportunity to amplify your brand within a dynamic and influential network. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities email Doug Corman, Business Development Manager.
