Join us, along with our friends from CPA (The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers) and Frain Industries, for an informative evening filled with speaker sessions and networking opportunities. This event is designed to bring together brands, contract manufacturers, and contract packagers to delve into discussions about the future of technology in manufacturing and its trajectory within the industry.

AGENDA:

1:00 PM   Welcome

1:15 PM  State of the Contract Packaging industry – CPA State of the Industry report 2023

1:30 PM  Panel Discussion 

2:30 PM  Break

2:45 PM  Panel Discussion

4:00 PM  Networking session 

4:15 PM  Tour

5:00 PM  Networking social event

5:30 PM Event Ends

aUTOMATION PANEL

MISA ILKHECHI (Moderator)

Co-founder, VP of Product & Partnerships

Formic

Misa Ilkhechi co-founded Formic to simplify automation for manufacturers. As a childhood tinkerer turned engineer, he saw factories' hurdles in embracing automation. Formic’s solution? A pay-as-you-go model that ensures systems work without burdening manufacturers with risks or high costs. Misa's vision for Formic: leading the automation shift in two years and dominating the industry in a decade. The mission: make automation accessible and affordable.

ROB BRODECKI

KUKA

Bio to come

KEN OLSEN

Vice President of Operations

MSI Express

Bio to come

AI PANEL

DAVID ADAMS

Vice President Information Technology 

MSI Express

Besides running the IT departments since 1996, David has worked with vendors and other suppliers to cut costs across the board.  The vast amount of knowledge David has gained through his years in the corporate world has helped him implement programs that has been purchased and used throughout the steel industry.  He believes on a hands-on approach, he gets involved with all employees to find out what their concerns and objectives are so he can provide them with the best solution possible.

Principal, Digital Advisory Practice Leader

CohnReznick

Shawn is a growth-focused leader with success in implementing strategic roadmaps and designing innovative technology solutions to help clients achieve their goals. He has extensive knowledge of digital transformation; business intelligence and data analytics; risk assessment and mitigation; data migration and integration; and more. He will focus on developing strategic business relationships with clients that create sustainable, leading technological operating models and bottom-line improvements.

ADAM GRIFFEN

Product Manager

ei3

Adam Griffen is a forward-thinking Product Manager at ei3, driven by a passion for Automation, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a career trajectory marked by continuous growth and innovation, Adam spent eight impactful years at Mettler-Toledo, where he honed his expertise in Product Management. Specializing in software engineering and SAP Variant Configuration, he played a pivotal role in driving technological advancements within the company. Additionally, Adam led Compliance efforts for Automation & Digital Security, demonstrating his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. His deep understanding of industry standards and emerging technologies has made him a valuable asset to the organization, shaping the future of machine automation and control.

MISHAAL KHAN

Mindsight

Mishaal Khan is a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, pentesting, privacy, Open-Source Intelligence, and social engineering. He is a frequent speaker on these topics at universities and popular cybersecurity conferences like DEFCON, Wild West Hacking Fest, and multiple BSides events. Mishaal has worked with multinational companies for over 20 years, securing their networks and providing executive-level consultancy to manage risk and avoid breaches. He’s an author, holds a CCIE and CEH, and runs the cybersecurity practice at Mindsight as a vCISO.

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