A day packed with innovation and forward-thinking presentations

Mash-Up Keynote Speakers

U.S. Manufacturing at a Crossroads: Building an ​Industrial Base for the 21st Century

9:00 a.m. | G-P Atrium

Manufacturing is at the forefront of discussions about U.S. national and economic security. How the manufacturing industry engages with innovation, AI, digital transformation and workforce development is critical to the country’s ability to generate economic prosperity, be globally competitive and defend our national interests. In this session, our keynote speakers will explore the reasons behind the rising interest and prominence of manufacturing in our country, the state and federal government's role in shaping its future, and what strategies you can adopt to navigate and lead in this evolving landscape.​

This session emphasizes that it’s not just about the technology, it's about empowering our workforce to embrace and leverage technological advancements effectively.​

Keynote Speakers:

Elisabeth Reynolds                         Miles Arnone

NEMC Hum Logo

The NEMC Hub Fall Member Meeting has a dedicated program agenda for its Hub members and those interested in learning more about the microelectronics ecosystem.  

NEMC Agenda

10:00 a.m.

The Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP) Grant Award Announcement

10: 00 a.m. | G-P Atrium

The Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing will announce 24 Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP) grant awards. 

The MMAP program aims to help Massachusetts-based small to medium-sized manufacturers prepare their businesses to meet the demands of Industry 4.0 and the manufacturing of new technologies and innovations that align with key industries in the state. Grant funding can be used for capital expenditures under GAAP.

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NEMC Hub PROPEL Manufacturing Program Announces Intent to Award Grantees

10: 00 a.m. | G-P Atrium

The Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub (NEMC Hub) intends to award 13 PROPEL (Powering Regional Opportunities for Prototyping Microelectronics) Manufacturing Program grants.

The PROPEL Manufacturing Program provides grant awards to NEMC Hub members, particularly startups and small companies, to offset costs associated with hardware lab-to-fab development. By reducing the capital needed to advance novel microelectronics technologies, this program aims to advance their progress from early concepts to validated devices. 

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The Exhibit Hall will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

FORGE Startup Pitch Contest

FORGE Start-Up Pitch Contest

10:30 a.m. | G-P Atrium

FORGE will be holding a live Startup Pitch Contest featuring local startups who are building exciting new physical products, and will be awarding cash prizes of FORGE Product Development Grants supported by M&T Bank. These grants are to enable the startups to progress their product development from physical prototype to commercialization and impact at scale. There will also be voting onsite for an Audience Choice Award sponsored by Re:Build Manufacturing, Inc.

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10:45 a.m.

Partnering With the DoD: Strategies for Small Businesses and Startups to Win

10:45 a.m. | Southwest Red Landing

This session has been designed to empower small businesses and startups with the knowledge and strategies needed to successfully collaborate with the Department of Defense (DoD).

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Mastering Digital Transformation With Strategic Roadmapping

10:45 a.m. | Northwest Lounge

This session will cover essential aspects like assessing digital maturity, defining a technology roadmap, prioritizing initiatives and planning for effective implementation. Whether you're just starting or refining your strategy, this session offers valuable insights to help your company thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Speakers:

  • Michael Braley, VP of Operations, Gemline
  • Craig Dory, Director, Northern Region and CESMII Certified Smart Manufacturing Roadmap Professional, CESMII
  • Ellen Ellsworth, Innovative Growth Services Director, MassMEP

11:45 a.m.

Upskilling and Engaging Employees for Digital Transformation​

11:45 a.m. | Northwest Lounge

Discover invaluable tips and best practices from industry peers who have successfully navigated the challenges of workforce engagement during digital transformation.

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Moderator:

Jason Ray, Co-Founder and CEO, Paperless Parts

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Design and Transition for Manufacturability (Locally)

11:45 a.m. | Suite R71

In this panel discussion, we will address the critical elements in progressing a concept design through prototyping into a manufacturable product, drawing on the perspectives and experiences of local startups and manufacturers. 

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Moderator:

Mark L. Michalski, Manufacturing Expert in Residence, FORGE

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MA State Resources: They're More Accessible Than You Think.

11:45 a.m. | Southwest Red Landing

Massachusetts provides a wide range of support to help our manufacturers scale. Hear from your peer companies on how they navigate this landscape and leverage state dollars to get to the next level.

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Moderator: 

Sue Whitaker, Senior Regional Director, MOBD (MA Office of Business Development)

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Lunch is available 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Cross Insurance Club and the G-P Atrium

Award Recipients of Manufacturing Award Ceremony 2023

9th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony

1:00 p.m. | G-P Atrium

Presented by: the Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus

The Manufacturing Awards Ceremony honors manufacturers from across the Commonwealth for their outstanding leadership roles and contributions to the manufacturing sector. Massachusetts has become a strong leader in advanced manufacturing, and it is important for government and industry to continue to work together to pursue innovation. 

 

1:30 p.m.

Uncovering the Impact of AI in Manufacturing​

1:30 p.m. | Northwest Lounge

Join this session to hear from technology experts how AI is shaping the future of manufacturing and from your peers, how they got started to realize the benefits. They’ll share lessons on employee training, data security and integration challenges that will help you set an AI strategy for your organization. ​

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Speakers:

Mason Glidden, Chief Product and Engineering Officer, Tulip

Nasir Mannan, Principal Engineer, Advanced Design, Automation & Metrology Lab, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) 

Suzie Rawden, Supply Chain Digital Strategy & Deployment Director, Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Finding Your Next Hire Across the Talent Pipeline

1:30 p.m. | Southwest Red Landing

Hear from manufacturers who have successfully bridged the gap between their hiring needs and local talent pools and explore strategies for building strong collaborations with education and workforce training programs.  ​

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Moderator:

Jennifer James Price, Assistant VP for Strategic Employer Relations, North Shore Community College​

Speakers:

  • Annemarie Abdo, Vice President of Human Resources, Catania Oils
  • Mark Joyce, Sr. Principal Engineer, NyproMold, Inc.
  • Philip Magee, Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Straumann​

Finding Success Outside of Boston and Cambridge​

1:30 p.m. | Suite R71

It's no secret that as your business grows, finding room to expand in Boston or Cambridge is often out of reach. Hear from other leaders who have found success growing their companies outside of the 95-belt and how much more there is to Massachusetts.

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Moderator:

Stacy Swider, Vice President, Investments, MassVentures

Speakers:

  • Marcie Black, CEO, Advanced Silicon Group (ASG)​
  • Joe Hastry, Co-Founder, Director of Finance & Operations, florrent
  • Peter Milano, Director of Strategy and Business Development, MOBD (Massachusetts Office of Business Development)
  • Julie Mullen, CEO, Aclarity

3:15 p.m.

Optimizing Production: Navigating Automation and Employee Impact

3:15 p.m. | Northwest Lounge

Join an open discussion with your peers who will share their best practices and lessons learned in implementing automation to optimize and drive efficiencies on your production lines.

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Moderator: 

Nathan Desrochers, Business Development Manager, Universal Robots

Speakers:

  • John Cianciolo, Director of Process Improvement and Technology, Straumann Manufacturing
  • Patrick Helfrich, Manufacturing Engineer, Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works
  • Mike Tamasi, President and CEO, AccuRounds

Accelerate Growth by Leveraging the Latest Marketing, Sales and AI Best Practices

3:15 p.m. | Southwest Red Landing

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to accelerate your growth and take your manufacturing business to the next level. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable growth and outpace the competition.​

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Moderator:

Chris Ciunci, Founder and Lead Trainer, Skayle 360

Speakers:

G. Alexander Korentis, Ph.D., Owner/Engineering Manager, QCI Engineering

Networking Reception

4:00 p.m. | Cross Insurance Club - West Atrium