Keynote Address
George C. Nolen
President and Chief Executive Officer
Siemens Corporation.

Strengthening the Supply Chain in a Complex and Competitive World

Citing globalization and the rise of Asia, many industry analysts, reporters and pundits have written the obituary for manufacturing in America. But there is a growing body of evidence, including case studies and numbers, suggesting that U.S. industry is in fact adapting in creative ways to compete with - and overcome - the lure of low cost alternatives. Siemens Corporation CEO George Nolen will explore how U.S. companies are tapping into innovation to strengthen - and in some cases grow - their U.S. operations.

Keynote Address
Donald J. Graham
President
Graham Sanitary Design Consulting, Ltd.

Design Trends for Cleanliness in Food Processing Facilities

Don Graham, President of Graham Sanitary Design Consulting, Ltd. presented his views on the importance of sanitary design in food processing facilities. He focused on trends in the design of sanitary systems for food manufacturers that enable plant and maintenance managers to do a better job in keeping their operation sanitary.

Keynote Address
Al Cooley
Director, Security Solutions
VERANO.

Industrial Network Security Vulnerabilities and Solutions

Al Cooley, Director of Security Solutions at VERANO, will take a close look at the common cyber vulnerabilities found in control system environments and explore the technologies that are available to mitigate these vulnerabilities. Mr. Cooley has written and presented on a wide range of network security topics, including effective Web blocking, virus and spam protection and how to use integrated security platforms to improve network security.

Keynote Address
Mike Cowley, CPMM
President
CE Maintenance Solutions, LLC.

Plant Equipment Maintenance on a Reduced Budget

Mike Cowley, President of CE Maintenance Solutions, LLC will explain how to fine-tune your maintenance crew's performance by becoming a better supervisor, managing overtime and work schedules, and staying on top of the tools and parts that you need. Learn how to make accurate decisions about prioritizing maintenance projects. Mike will present predictive and preventive maintenance management techniques that can help turn your maintenance department from a cost center to a profit center.

Keynote Address
Gary Anderson
Chairman
DOW CORNING

The Risks and Rewards of Geographic Expansion

Gary Anderson, Chairman of Dow Corning, took a close look at expansion into new regions and countries, weighing the potential benefits versus the major risk factors involved. He outlined many of the hurdles faced; among them, unexpected costs and regulatory issues. Mr. Anderson's presentation addressed the importance of geographic expansion
in today's business environment, along with the global vision for Dow Corning
and the industry over the next 5-10 years, including whether even more consolidation is on the horizon.

Keynote Address
Eric McClafferty
Attorney
COLLIER SHANNON SCOTT, PLLC

Staying Ahead of the Regulatory Curve

Eric McClafferty, a Washington strategist specializing in regulatory issues and an attorney with Collier Shannon Scott, PLLC presented his views on how to cope with regulations for manufacturing and processing in the Pharmaceutical, Food and Chemical markets.