Registration Is Now Open for the Inaugural 2024 Kentucky Industry Conference

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of registration for the first-ever Kentucky Industry Conference, an event collaboratively hosted by GAME Change, the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM), and Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2). Mark your calendars for October 29-30, 2024, at the Marriott Downtown in Louisville, KY.This conference is set to address the most pressing challenges and explore opportunities within the manufacturing innovation ecosystem. From workforce dynamics to sustainability initiatives, energy solutions, technological advancements, and beyond, the 2024 Kentucky Industry Conference promises to tackle the challenges we all face together.By uniting the expertise and resources of GAME Change, KAM, and MI2, this event transcends the boundaries of traditional industry conferences. It represents a convergence of minds on dealing with the most pressing challenges and largest opportunities for the manufacturing sector--fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation on an unprecedented scale.We are excited to confirm several sponsors who are supporting this inaugural event, including our platinum sponsor PhRMA! We also have Amteck, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Toyotetsu America, PNC, and Schneider Electric sponsoring our inaugural event. We are grateful for their support.The agenda for the conference is packed with informative sessions and networking opportunities. On Monday, October 28, 2024, there will be an optional Fireside Chat from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The main events kick off on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, starting with registration and vendor tables opening from 10:00 to 11:00 am. The Opening General Session and Welcome Lunch will follow from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, providing a great start to the day’s activities. The afternoon will feature a series of breakout sessions covering Talent & Workforce, Energy & Sustainability, Tech Innovation, Industry Sector, Contemporary Industry Issues and the GAME Change Sessions. These sessions will run from 1:00 to 2:00 pm and again from 2:30 to 3:30 pm, with networking breaks and vendor table visits in between. The day will conclude with a keynote speaker from 4:00 to 5:00 pm and a Welcome Reception with light hors d’oeuvres and an open bar from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.Wednesday, October 30, 2024, will begin with registration, a continental breakfast, and vendor tables open from 7:30 to 8:30 am. This will be followed by a keynote speaker and morning welcome from 8:30 to 9:30 am. The rest of the morning will feature more breakout sessions on the same tracks, running from 10:00 to 11:00 am and again from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, with networking opportunities in between. The conference will close with the KAM Awards Luncheon and a final keynote speaker from 12:30 to 2:00 pm.We are honored to announce our very first confirmed speakers, including Amy Spiller, State President OH and KY at Duke Energy; Amy Wombwell, Co-Founder & COO of BlackBox Energy Systems; Jessie Schook, Vice President of Workforce & Economic Development at KCTCS; Ruth Moore, Senior VP of Human Resources at Bardstown Bourbon; and Ryan Jackson, VP of Federal Affairs at the American Chemistry Council.Join us for this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain insights from experts, and engage in meaningful discussions that will shape the future of manufacturing in Kentucky and beyond. Secure your spot today and be a part of this transformative event!For more information and to register, visit our conference website.We can't wait to see you there!