Don’t miss KAM’s 2019 Excellence in Manufacturing Summit. On Tuesday, October 29 we will have our manufacturing conference as well as a tool and equipment show. Celebrate manufacturing by joining us for a reception in the evening. Wednesday, October 30 brings an automotive-centric forum and the 19th annual Manufacturer & Employee of the Year Awards Luncheon.
Hotel Information
KAM has secured a room block with the Hyatt. Please click here to book your room or call 800.233.1234 and use the code G-KMAA or ask for the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers block.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29
8:00 A.M. Registration/ Breakfast in Expo Hall
8:30 A.M. Welcome/KAM Update
Lee Lingo, Executive Director, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers
9:00 A.M. Opening Remarks
Daniel Mudd, Member, Frost Brown Todd, LLC
9:15 A.M. Opening Keynote
Don Rheem, CEO, E3 Solutions
10:15 A.M. Governor Matt Bevin (invited)
10:45 A.M. Break in Expo Hall
11:15 A.M. General Session
Dan North, Chief Economist, Euler Hermes
12:15 P.M. Commissioner Quarles
12:30 P.M. Lunch – Expo Hall
1:30 P.M. Attorney General & Candidate for Governor Andy Beshear (invited)
2:00 P.M. A View from Frankfort & Beyond: What Manufacturers Need to Know About Tax, Trade & Other
Policies – Trey Grayson and Jan de Beer, Members, Frost Brown Todd LLC
3:00 P.M. Break in Expo Hall
3:30 P.M General Session
The State Science & Technology Institute (SSTI) Policy Academy Panel
4:15 P.M. Be Pro Be Proud
Andrew Parker, Arkansas State Chamber/Associated Industries of Arkansas
4:45 P.M. Closing remarks
Lee Lingo, Executive Director, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers
5:00 P.M. Networking Reception – Expo Hall
Dinner on your own
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
7:30 A.M. Continental Breakfast in Expo Hall
8:00 A.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks
Reggie Gresham, VP of Sales & Marketing, Matrix Integration
8:15 A.M. Morning Keynote
Joseph McCabe, President & CEO, AutoForecast Solutions LLC
9:15 A.M General Session
Bill Frymoyer, Motor & Equipment Manufacturing Association
10:15 A.M. Break – Expo Hall
10:30A.M. General Session – Automotive Sponsor
11:00 A.M. Morning Wrap Up & Break in Expo Hall
11:30 A.M. Manufacturer & Employee of the Year Awards Luncheon Keynote
Erran Persley, Commissioner, KY Cabinet for Economic Development
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DON RHEEEM
This year’s keynote speaker is an expert in the science of leadership. Don Rheem, is the CEO of E3 Solutions, a provider of employee workplace metrics which allows organizations to build engaged, high-performance cultures. Rheem has a passion for using science-backed research to consult with leaders at all levels.
In his keynote, Rheem will break down the science that triggers great workplace behavior at a neurological level, so you can understand how to foster a thriving culture. In other words, you’ll learn how to produce a team of leaders and employees who look forward to Mondays instead of Fridays.
Presenting Sponsor
Manufacturer of the Year Award Sponsor
Employee of the Year Award Sponsor
Automotive Conference Sponsor
Services & Equipment Expo Sponsor
Reception Sponsor
Platinum Pen Sponsor
