TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd
AGENDA
7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Check In
8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast, Networking, Welcome
Breakfast & Coffee Bar sponsored by Prysmian Group & SI Now
8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
“Embracing Artificial Intelligence”
presented by Becky Gandillon, Data & Analytics Lead, Centric Consulting
9:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderator:
Randy Prince, Senior Business Development Manager,
Illinois Manufacturer’s Association
Panel:
Deaconess, Penn Aluminum, Silkworm, SIUC HR
10:50 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
3 Breakout Sessions
“The Future of Work in an AI Powered World”
presented by Rob Craig, Professor,
Electronics and Computer Technology, John A. Logan College
“Workplace Culture”
presented by Paola Velasquez, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,
Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC)
“Illinois Employment Law Updates”
presented by Scott Cruz, Partner,
UB Greensfelder LLP
12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch & Networking
Lunch sponsored by Prysmian Group & SI Now
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
“Supply Chain Analysis”
Presented by SI Now & IMEC
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
“Talent Pipeline Management”
Presented by Kim Kuchenbrod, CWDP,
TPM Fellow Talent Management and Business Sector Administrator
Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies
Vendor Tables
HireLevel, Human Capital Management
STAKEHOLDERS
Aisin • Americana Outdoors • Deaconess Illinois • City of Carbondale • City of Marion • Continental Tire • Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association • FREDCO • Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission • HireLevel • Illinois Department of Commerce • Illinois Department of Employment Security • Illinois Manufacturer's Association • Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) • Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) • Jackson Growth Alliance • Jefferson County Development Corporation • John A. Logan College • Man-Tra-Con Corporation • Pepsi Mid-America • Priority Staffing • Prysmian Group • Geff Purcell • ReaderLink • Rend Lake College • Shawnee Health • SI NOW! • SIU: Office of Innovation and Economic Development • Southern Illinois Healthcare • Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board • SSM Health • More...