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Event Schedule

Wednesday, April 9

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday, April 9

Event Hours
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10:15 - 11:00 AM

Wednesday, April 9

SmartMTX Pavillion
AB Labour Marketing Intelligence Presentation
- Cindy Messaros EMC Canada
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10:30 - 11:00 AM

Wednesday, April 9

Tech Hub Presentation
Bridging Industries with AI: Insights from Airfields to Manufacturing
- Craig Metcalfe Illuminex AI
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11:00 AM - Noon

Wednesday, April 9

Keynote
The Future of Supply Chain Management: Embracing Resilience, Innovation and Sustainability in Manufacturing
- Shauna Feth, FEA Alberta Chambers of Commerce
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11:15 AM - Noon

Wednesday, April 9

SmartMTX Pavillion
Cost Containment Strategies
- Kate Dunn People Corporation
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12:15 - 1:00 PM

Wednesday, April 9

SmartMTX Pavillion
Women in Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing
- Tiffany Robbins EMC Canada
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1:00 - 2:00 PM

Wednesday, April 9

Panel Discussion
Sustainable Manufacturing & Hyperautomation: Can AI and Robotics Lead the Way?
- David Rist Manufacturing Export Enhancement Cluster
- Faheem Khan Aro
- Harpal Mandaher Sarcomere Dynamics Inc
- Mahdi Tavakoli University of Alberta
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1:15 - 2:00 PM

Wednesday, April 9

SmartMTX Pavillion
Learning Differences in Manufacturing
- Randy Kolowrocki EMC Canada
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2:00 - 2:30 PM

Wednesday, April 9

Tech Hub Presentation
Machine Learning in Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Programming for Smart Automation
- Tony Baines Mazak Canada
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2:15 - 3:00 PM

Wednesday, April 9

SmartMTX Pavillion
Epicor Kinetic ERP for Manufacturers
- John Preiditsch Epicor / Six S Partners
- Ray Buchan Epicor / Six S Partners
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2:30 - 3:00 PM

Wednesday, April 9

Tech Hub Presentation
An Introduction to Additive Manufacturing in Western Canada
- Dave Waldbillig InnoTech Alberta
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3:00 - 3:30 PM

Wednesday, April 9

Tech Hub Presentation
Beyond Scheduling: A Comprehensive Solution for Intelligent Manufacturing Optimization
- Soumya Sahoo NTWIST
- Sriraj Meenavilli NTWIST
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3:15 - 4:00 PM

Wednesday, April 9

SmartMTX Pavillion
EMC Supply Chain Presentation
- Tiffany Robbins EMC Canada
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4:00 - 5:00 PM

Wednesday, April 9

Networking
Happy Hour
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Thursday, April 10

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday, April 10

Event Hours
Event Hours
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10:15 - 11:00 AM

Thursday, April 10

SmartMTX Pavillion
Streamlining Success Strategies for Eliminating Waste in Manufacturing Operations
- David Rist Manufacturing Export Enhancement Cluster
- Holly Blair Engineering Possibilities
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10:30 - 11:00 AM

Thursday, April 10

Tech Hub Presentation
Productivity & Performance Hacks! – Tips, Techniques & Best Practices to help Manufacturing Professionals navigate the Sustainable Digital Age!
- Wesley Paterson Paterson Consulting, Inc.
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11:00 AM - Noon

Thursday, April 10

Panel Discussion
Breaking Down Barriers: The Future of Canadian Manufacturing
- David Rist Manufacturing Export Enhancement Cluster
- Eli Latak Smart Lean Manufacturing
- Jason Riley Advanced Performance Management
- Jeff Bell Edmonton Global
- Paul Hogendoorn TPI-3
- Wesley Paterson Paterson Consulting, Inc.
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11:15 AM - Noon

Thursday, April 10

SmartMTX Pavillion
Don’t Crater your Business: 5 Automated Welding Pitfalls and How to Fix Them
- Stephen Wong Automation Experts
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12:15 - 1:00 PM

Thursday, April 10

SmartMTX Pavillion
Implement and sustain continuous improvement frameworks based on three key pillars: People, Systems, and Processes
- Eli Latak Smart Lean Manufacturing
- Wesley Paterson Paterson Consulting, Inc.
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1:00 - 1:30 PM

Thursday, April 10

Tech Hub Presentation
AI-Powered Energy Management to Driving Efficiency, Sustainability, and Profitability
- Behdad Bahrami Edgecom Energy
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1:15 - 2:00 PM

Thursday, April 10

SmartMTX Pavillion
Surviving and Thriving in a Time of Disruption
- Paul Hogendoorn TPI-3
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1:30 - 2:00 PM

Thursday, April 10

Tech Hub Presentation
3D Laser Scanning: Bridging Innovation and Efficiency in Modern Manufacturing
- Alberto Silva Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Canada Limited
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2:00 - 2:30 PM

Thursday, April 10

Tech Hub Presentation
The Future of Manufacturing in Alberta: Leveraging Industry 4.0 for a Competitive Advantage
- Debjyoti Sen Red Deer Polytechnic
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2:15 - 3:00 PM

Thursday, April 10

SmartMTX Pavillion
Lean Up Your Factory Floor with Innovation, Technology, and Improvements
- Cyril Mathew Eorgue Innovations
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2:30 - 3:00 PM

Thursday, April 10

Tech Hub Presentation
Canada's Productivity Puzzle: Solutions for Entrepreneurs
- Anish Ambujakshan Business Development Bank of Canada
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3:00 - 3:30 PM

Thursday, April 10

Tech Hub Presentation
Marketing & Profitable Growth in Manufacturing: Winning in the Search-Driven Economy
- Arti Sharma Measure Marketing Results Inc.
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3:15 - 4:00 PM

Thursday, April 10

SmartMTX Pavillion
Cost Containment Strategies
- Kate Dunn People Corporation
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4:00 - 5:00 PM

Thursday, April 10

Happy Hour
Happy Hour
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Friday, April 11

10:00 - 10:15 AM

Friday, April 11

Opening
Jigs and Fixtures : an AM overview
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday, April 11

Event Hours
Event Hours
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10:15 - 11:55 AM

Friday, April 11

SmartMTX Pavillion
Join Us at the SmartMTX Hack-A-Thon Showcase!
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10:30 - 11:00 AM

Friday, April 11

Tech Hub Presentation
Let’s play! How virtual reality can improve productivity and efficiency in the manufacturing sector
- Marion Plisson pardeux e-learning gamification
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11:00 - 11:30 AM

Friday, April 11

Tech Hub Presentation
Alternative Skill Development Model to Attract and Develop Skilled Trade Labour
- Peter Krzesinski Work Based Learning Consortium (WBLC)
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11:30 AM - Noon

Friday, April 11

Tech Hub Presentation
CSA Structural Design and Welding Requirements
- Mark Fernandes Canadian Welding Bureau
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Noon - 12:30 PM

Friday, April 11

Tech Hub Presentation
6 Common Manufacturing Pains Solved by Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solutions
- Murray Quibell Aqurus Solutions Inc.
- Steve Swenson Aqurus Solutions Inc.
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1:00 - 1:30 PM

Friday, April 11

SmartMTX Pavillion
Challenge and Reality of Injection Molding vs 3D Printing
- Debjyoti Sen Red Deer Polytechnic
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1:00 - 2:00 PM

Friday, April 11

Networking
Closing Social
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1:30 - 2:00 PM

Friday, April 11

SmartMTX Pavillion
Digital Twinning and Robotics Simulation - Live Demo
- Debjyoti Sen Red Deer Polytechnic
- Prateeksha Aggarwal Red Deer Polytechnic
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