i2030 National Manufacturing Summit
October 18-19, 2016
Agenda
October 18th | |
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
i2030 Celebration Annual celebration of manufacturing, this year we will highlight the release of the i2030 report and outline the action plan for growth. |
October 19th | |
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration and Networking Breakfast |
Morning Session |
Canadian manufacturing in a global context – global trends in manufacturing, the impact of technology integration, government actions on innovation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Canada’s challenge to create a strong future for manufacturing. |
8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks Moderator remarks, overview and purpose of Summit and i2030 |
8:40 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. |
Industrie 2030 and Innovation in Canada What is the state of manufacturing and Canada Innovation and Export strategies? What is Canada doing to drive innovation and exports and why we need a national strategy on manufacturing and what is the role of i2030? |
9:10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. |
Innovation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution Globally What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution? What technologies are being introduced and how are they disrupting traditional industries and business process? What does it mean to manufacturing and government policies? What are governments doing to leverage and shape the Fourth Industrial Revolution? |
10:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Canada’s Manufacturing Policy and Regulatory Foundations – CEOs' Perspective Does Canada have a globally competitive manufacturing foundation for growth in the Fourth Industrial Revolution? What are Canadian companies’ strategies for the digitization and changes in advanced manufacturing? How do Canadian government policies, regulations and programs be aligned to support long-term growth and investment in sector? |
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Keynote Speaker – Canada’s Innovation Strategy |
Afternoon Session |
Canada’s Opportunity. Working together to grow Canada’s manufacturing sector, driving global competitiveness and ensuring Canada is a leader in advanced manufacturing. |
12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Innovation, Product Commercialization and Scaling Up Investing in innovative new products, processes and people are critical to competitiveness and growth, however Canada often lags behind international competitors. How does Canada improve its record on product and process innovation, product commercialization and scaling up companies? What do Canadian companies need and what is the role of governments? |
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. |
Technology and Manufacturing – Closing A Critical Gap Canada has a both a strong manufacturing and technology sectors. Unlike other countries, these sectors operate independently. With the development and adoption of technologies in manufacturing being critical to growth, how does Canada leverage is technological capability to drive growth in manufacturing? How are successful manufacturers leveraging technology and what is needed to increase technology adoption? |
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Networking Break |
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
Enhancing Collaboration between Post-Secondary, Government and Labour Collaboration between industry, government, labour and post-secondary institutions is essential for success in modern business, especially for skills development and research and development. However Canada has a poor track record when compared internationally. What are companies doing in Canada to change this and what else should be done to accelerate activities in this area? |
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. |
Made in Canada and Selling Around the World |
4:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Next Steps |
For more information or to register, visit: https://nat.cmemec.ca/mpower/event/loadevent.action?e=208 or contact Stephanie Lessard at stephanie.lessard@cme-mec.ca.
Thank you to our National Partners:
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Thank you to our National Innovation & Investment Partner: | Thank you to our National Export Partner: |
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