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Online Event Schedule
Summit Eve – Master the Summit and Your Destiny
Tuesday, May 11th, 4:00-6:00 PM EST
Kick-start the event, find your inspiration, and interact with determined, resourceful, and like-minded problem solvers.
*All times are Eastern Standard Time
Time | Event | Notes |
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4:00-4:10 pm | Summit Preview and Meet the winner of the 2021 Making a Difference Award | Donna M. Ennis, C.P.F., Director of Diversity Engagement and Program Development, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute. |
4:10-4:50 pm | Keynote and Live Q&A | Joe Anderson, President & CEO of TAG Holdings and the Summit’s first Legacy Award winner. |
4:50-5:00pm | Navigating the Summit | Learn how to navigate our first virtual summit. |
5:03 – 6:00pm | Networking | Hangout in the main lobby or join the breakout rooms for networking. |
DAY 1 – Future: Envision Greater Success
Wednesday May 12, 2021, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
Master your destiny with empowering MBE champions in manufacturing through vision, innovation, and connections.
*All times are Eastern Standard Time
Time | Item | Notes |
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11:00-11:10am | Summit Kickoff and Presentation of 2021 Breaking the Mold Award | Donna M. Ennis, C.P.F., Director of Diversity Engagement and Program Development, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute. |
Welcome to the 5th Annual National MBE Manufacturers Summit | Dr. Ángel Cabrera, President, Georgia Institute of Technology. |
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11:10-11:50am | Opening Keynote - The Transformation of the Global Supply Chain in a Post Pandemic World | Ray Pittard, Chief Transformation Officer, Trane Technologies. Learn from one of the world’s leading manufacturers how the “new normal” of a post-pandemic world has affected global innovation, business operations, and supply chains, and the trends we should be aware of. |
12:00-2:00pm | Poster Walk | Place your company in front of a national audience by participating in our annual Poster Walk competition. Winners will be recognized in our Poster Walk Awards ceremony at the conclusion of the Summit. |
12:00-1:15pm | Fast Pitch Round 1 | The most popular offering of our annual summit, Fast Pitch offers you the opportunity to engage with major corporations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and suppliers in the Fortune 1000 space and beyond. Participants will have 15 minutes to meet with companies and pitch their products and services. Past participants have included BMW, Coca-Cola Company, Club Car, Defense Logistics Agency, Grady Health System, Siemens, The Home Depot, Trane Technologies and WestRock. |
2:00-2:45pm | FUTURE: Industry Breakout Sessions | Supplying Healthcare in a Changing World Powered by ![]()
Deborah Williams, MSM, MBA, Senior Director, Program Management Supplier Diversity & Sustainability (EPP) Premier, Inc.
Daniel Delay System Senior Vice President Supply Service and Resource Management CommonSpirit Mark Terranova, MBA, CMRP System Senior Vice President Supply Service & Resource Management Grady Health Systems Rosina Wickart Vice President, Commercial Procurement Supporting Janssen Pharmaceuticals, North America Johnson & Johnson John Connor Vice President of Operations Owens & Minor The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic sent the healthcare industry into warp speed and shone a spotlight on the gaps and challenges in supply chains across the globe. In addition, social unrest, climate change, human migration, new technologies, aging populations, and other global factors, have all merged to provide an unprecedented time in history for the healthcare industry. These times of disruption have provided the industry a unique opportunity to shift its delivery of healthcare throughout the world and revamp its supply chain. From hospital systems, to manufacturing and distribution networks, to the actual delivery of care to the population, healthcare companies and the people who work in them, are all contributing to these disruptive times to ensure that in the end, populations receive quality care in every aspect of the healthcare industry. Powered by the Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance (HSDA), this session will offer the perspectives of companies from major aspects of healthcare (group purchasing, healthcare systems, manufacturing, and distribution) as they address the global factors affecting healthcare delivery throughout the world. |
Looking Ahead… How to Build a Collaborative Retail Partnership
Kelie Charles Senior Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The Home Depot
Brian Mandigo Vice President – Global Sourcing The Home Depot Steve Wang, Ph.D. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer MAT Holdings, Inc.
It is often said that the future is determined by how we plan for it today. The most successful suppliers begin planning ahead with a thoughtful assessment of their current business to identify future growth opportunities and the resources needed to achieve it. This session will provide insight into – |
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2:50-3:30pm | FUTURE: Industry Breakout Sessions | Let’s Talk Mobility, Transportation and Manufacturing for Smart Cities
Cynthia Curry Director, Smart Cities Ecosystem Expansion Metro Atlanta Chamber
Yagnesh Kikaganeshwala General Manager Siemens Mobility Deron Wardlaw Transportation Buyer BMW By 2050, 89% of the U.S. population and 68% of the global population will live in urban areas. As the world urbanizes, we must create smart cities that do more with less, forming more sustainable, resilient, and connected communities. A smart city leverages technology to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of services and life for its residents. The smart city concept is estimated to potentially boost the economic development of global cities by over 5% and deliver at least $20 trillion in additional economic benefits by 2026. Smart Cities require smart infrastructure, which can unlock equity and prosperity for our cities. They are comprised of emerging technologies and changing industries across the board including smart mobility, smart transportation, and smart manufacturing. Join us for a conversation about smart cities and a discussion on the trends driving innovation in smart mobility, smart transportation, and smart manufacturing. This session will provide insight into the future of these industries and how we can leverage technology to solve our most pressing issues. Smart cities are created leveraging technology trends in smart mobility/transportation and smart manufacturing. Trends in Smart Mobility/Transportation Trends in Smart Manufacturing |
A Glimpse into the Future of the Food & Beverage Industry!
Industry Manager for Food and Beverage Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership/Georgia Tech
As we return to normal, the lessons learned will be put to use to strengthen the American food chain and help mitigate future challenges such as: supply chain disruptions, fluctuating markets, trade imbalances, and renewed focus from regulators. You are invited to join us for this look into the future of the Food and Beverage Industry. Understanding emerging issues is the best way to ensure business continuity. This session will provide clear information about anticipated industry trends, food safety regulatory initiatives, and future. We’ll also discuss potential mitigation strategies to prevent interruptions to your business. Supplement your strategic planning, assess strengths and weaknesses, and determine next steps to: |
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3:30–5:15pm | Poster Walk | Place your company in front of a national audience by participating in our annual Poster Walk competition. Winners will be recognized in our Poster Walk Awards ceremony at the conclusion of the Summit. |
3:30–5:15pm | Fast Pitch, Round 2 | The most popular offering of our annual summit, Fast Pitch offers you the opportunity to engage with major corporations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and suppliers in the Fortune 1000 space and beyond. Participants will have 15 minutes to meet with companies and pitch their products and services. Past participants have included BMW, Coca-Cola Company, Club Car, Defense Logistics Agency, Grady Health System, Siemens, The Home Depot, Trane Technologies and WestRock. |
5:15-6:30pm | Networking | Join us as we “Wine Down” Day 2 of the Summit with musical entertainment and live networking. Share stories while you recognize and celebrate your peers. Form valuable connections that will last a lifetime. Come prepared to “drop into” breakout rooms and meet Summit attendees. |
DAY 2 – Forward: Implement Change
Thursday May 13, 2021, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
Gain access to knowledge, available resources and insight to move your company forward now for tomorrow.
*All times are Eastern Standard Time
Time Item Notes
11:00-11:05am
Presentation of Legacy Award
Donna M. Ennis, C.P.F., Director of Diversity Engagement and Program Development, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute.
11:05-11:40am Opening Keynote Billy Vickers, President/CEO, Modular Assembly Innovations.
MBE manufacturers have been supplying Fortune 500 companies, OEMs, and government agencies for decades. Many have built multi-million and even billion-dollar enterprises employing thousands of people. Meet Billy Vickers, President/CEO of a billion-dollar manufacturing company and hear how using joint venture strategies and acquisitions can help you grow your business beyond your wildest dreams. Get energized by a strategic innovator who will show you how to move your company forward during these disruptive times.
11:40am-12:25pm
Fireside Chat - MBE-Led Georgia Tech Manufacturing Startups Thrive Through Adversity
Moderator
Dr. Billyde Brown, Research Faculty, Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute
Panelists
Dr. Craig Green, Chief Technology Officer, Carbice Corporation
Dr. Raheem Beyah, Dean of the Georgia Tech College of Engineering, co-founder of Fortiphyd Logic, Inc. and Southern Company Chair
Hear MBE leadership from two Georgia Tech spinoff companies, Carbice Corporation and Fortiphyd Logic, Inc. discuss their journey to build companies for the future. Carbice is an Atlanta-based manufacturer of Carbice® Carbon, a product that lowers device temperatures and dissipates heat away from packaged electronics in consumer and space applications. Fortiphyd Logic assists manufacturers by using state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to protect factory information systems and industrial networks from cyberattacks. Join us for this high-tech session to learn more about these emerging companies, and how resources and an affiliation at a university like Georgia Tech has enabled them to thrive in a period of uncertainty and unprecedented challenges.
12:25-12:40pm
Poster Walk Place your company in front of a national audience by participating in our annual Poster Walk competition. Winners will be recognized in our Poster Walk Awards ceremony at the conclusion of the Summit.
12:40-1:30pm
3rd Annual Advanced Manufacturing Tour
Take this time to enjoy our first ever virtual tour with Starbucks, visit a Starbucks facility and learn how they are preparing for the future.
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1:30-1:55pm
Poster Walk Place your company in front of a national audience by participating in our annual Poster Walk competition. Winners will be recognized in our Poster Walk Awards ceremony at the conclusion of the Summit.
2:00-2:45pm
repeated 2:50-3:30pmPlenary sessions: FORWARD
Take this time to roll up your sleeves and learn key implementation strategies about the Internet of Things with a case study from IoTCO and cybersecurity training from Cyntellix, Inc.
You Can Achieve Zero-Downtime, Zero-Defect Manufacturing with Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0
Mo Abuali, Managing Partner, IoTCO
Keith Hamilton, President, LB Manufacturing
Larry Lewis, President, PROJECTXYZ, Inc.
A reduction in unplanned downtime or a few percentages of scrap reduction can yield significant dollar savings for manufacturers. This has led manufacturing firms to embrace Digital Transformation and leverage the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and metrics to achieve greater efficiency and productivity on the shop floor. Does your organization have the necessary organizational and technical maturity to begin your Industry 4.0 digital journey?
Based on actual projects conducted with two MBE manufacturers and a large OEM, this presentation will educate the attendees on the principles of Digital Transformation, IIOT and Industry 4.0 initiative. We will discuss the “digital tools of the trade” to realize Industry 4.0 in a systematic approach, including the business case ROI, plant floor connectivity, analytics, and technology.
Cybersecurity for Manufacturers: How Protected are Your Products and Factory?
Brian Berger, President, Cytellix Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity attacks can shut down your manufacturing plant, becoming very costly and endangering relationships with your customers. It can also leave your company’s data totally exposed and, in some cases, result in permanent damage to your plant and equipment. As manufacturers continue to digitize their operations, the risk of being attacked increases…unless they are prepared. Join us for this deep dive training on what you need to know to protect your manufacturing operation from cyberattacks and keep your data, equipment, and customer information safe.
3:30-5:00pm
Fast Pitch, Round 3
The most popular offering of our annual summit, Fast Pitch offers you the opportunity to engage with major corporations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and suppliers in the Fortune 1000 space and beyond. Participants will have 15 minutes to meet with companies and pitch their products and services. Past participants have included BMW, Coca-Cola Company, Club Car, Defense Logistics Agency, Grady Health System, Siemens, The Home Depot, Trane Technologies and WestRock.
5:00-6:00pm
Poster Walk Awards, Closing and Networking Find out who won the 2021 Poster Walk Competition and join us as we wrap up the 5th National MBE Manufacturer Summit with networking and casual discussion of industry-specific trends.