Day One
7:00 am Check-In & Morning Refreshments
7:50 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Keeping Ahead of the Advanced Manufacturing Curve
8:00 am Navigating Market Trends Across the Advanced Manufacturing Landscape to Better Position Your Organisation & Optimize on Future Growth
Synopsis
- Reviewing the growth of the advanced manufacturing boom to identify emerging trends and position your organization for expanded market opportunities
- Analyzing current momentum and barriers across advanced manufacturing projects to strategically guide future portfolio decisions
- Assessing the sustainability of the U.S. manufacturing wave: addressing economic drivers from government interventions to enable smarter prioritization of high-value markets
9:10 am Understanding the Political Landscape to Better Define Growth Opportunities in High Growth Markets
Synopsis
- Evaluating the influence of the new government administration on market opportunities and regulatory landscapes to equip your organization with the knowledge to stay ahead of the curve
- Monitoring government regulatory changes to achieve proactive adaptation, ensuring competitive advantage in emerging and high-growth sectors
- Forecasting a four-year trajectory for the US manufacturing landscape to look ahead and prepare for future growth
9:50 am Speed Networking & Refreshments
Track 1: Strategic Project Planning & Management
Track 2: Design & Engineering
Track 3: Project Execution From Preconstruction to Delivery
Track 1: Strategic Project Planning & Management
Mastering Site Selection & Resource Optimization
10:30 am Challenging Site Selection Bottlenecks to Find & Select Optimal Locations
- Collaborating with utilities to streamline resource access and overcome constraints for successful site selection
- Grasping how to work with local jurisdictions to get facilities accepted and approved in new regions, faster
- Mastering logistics studies to assess whether a site meets essential requirements for success
Tim Weston, Project Development, Brasfield & Gorrie
Matthew Hinshaw, Economic Development & Corporate Attorney, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings
Tyler Chaffee, Target Market Specialist, Tennessee Valley Authority
Edward Burch, Economic Development, Department of Economic & Community Development
11:10 am Examining Practical Applications of Alternative Power Solutions to Bypass Resource Delays
- Evaluating current power solutions to address the existing resource shortages and ensure reliable energy supply for future needs
- Examining the practicalities of integrating on-site power solutions to expedite project activation
- Anticipating future trends in power generation, including natural gas and microgrids, to drive innovation and ensure sustainable energy solutions
Troy Mardesen, Director Industrial Project Management, CBRE
Track 2: Design & Engineering
Track 3: Project Execution From Preconstruction to Delivery
12:20 pm Lunch
Track 1: Strategic Project Planning & Management
Track 2: Design & Engineering
Track 3: Project Execution From Preconstruction to Delivery
Track 1: Strategic Project Planning & Management
Achieving Global Alignment for Seamless, Compliant Delivery
1:20 pm Case Study: Navigating International Client Cultural, Regulatory & Project Decision Differences to Create Alignment on Project Outcomes
- Learning how our team successfully navigated cultural differences across multiple geographies, fostering a unified, collaborative approach to ensure project success
- Adapting to US legal and regulatory frameworks to create compliance of non-negotiable industry standards
- Exploring how we built alignment on essential quality standards to build state-of-the-art facilities
Sejin Kim, Vice President, Gresham Smith
2:00 pm Panel Discussion: Evaluating Contracting Methods for Efficient Project Delivery of Highly Complex Projects
- Adapting your contracting method to align with your project needs, such as cost, timelines, and relationship preferences to create a seamless delivery
- Understanding how alternative contracting methods such as IPD or design-build improve project timelines and therefore reduce costs
- Improving communication and expectations associated with each contracting method to create a one team approach
Paul Kirchhoff, Chief Revenue Officer, Epsilon Industries
Brian Miller, Vice President of Industrial, Gresham Smith
Paul Roessler, Global Facilities Construction Manager, Lam Research
Track 2: Design & Engineering
Track 3: Project Execution From Preconstruction to Delivery
2:40 pm Afternoon Refreshments
Transforming Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chains
3:20 pm Exploring Supply Chain Complexities in Advanced Manufacturing to Advance Operational Agility
Synopsis
- Understanding fluctuations in supply chain costs and availability to plan ahead of the ever-changing, volatile supply landscape
- Analyzing historical and current data to identify and challenge lead time delays to better support your advanced manufacturing projects
- Reviewing alternative supply chain solutions such as integrated supplier relationships or alternative materials to bypass delays and deliver your projects on time
4:00 pm Assessing Domestic Vs. International Manufacturing Partnerships to Optimize Cost & Consistency
Synopsis
- Understanding what is and isn’t supplied domestically, particularly for critical equipment like HVAC systems, electrical components, or specialized machinery, to maximize rebate potential
- Comparing costs for key materials like structural steel, precision equipment, and custom fabrication to identify cost-effective, high-quality sourcing options
- Evaluating the future of domestic product to strengthen supply chains and drive consistency