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Burns & McDonnell is thrilled to announce CONVERGE — an exclusive, invitation-only event to network with fellow manufacturing executives.
CONVERGE offers a platform for attendees, speakers and thought leaders to engage, collaborate and grow on the latest trends and insights regarding prevailing industry challenges.
4-6 p.m.
Registration will be held in the Garden Suite
Enjoy a leisurely bike tour through the town of Chatham led by a professional guide. Making stops along the way, the guide will provide fun facts, photos and lasting memories of the quaint village. Possible points of interest you may see along the tour include Oyster Pond, Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, Stage Harbor, Main Street and the Chatham Lighthouse.
Attire: Comfortable clothes and footwear are recommended.
Duration: approximately 2 hours.
Take a tour that explores the hidden treasures of the Cape! Enjoy lunch on the scenic ride to Provincetown, followed by a private tour of the extraordinary Provincetown dunes. Learn about the efforts of conservationists and the National Seashore Park Service to stabilize the ecosystem. You will also have some free time to shop or explore Provincetown.
(Note: This excursion is also available on Sunday.)
Duration: approximately 6 hours.
Enjoy a quintessential Chatham experience all about oysters. Upon arrival at the oyster farm, half of the group at a time will embark on a scenic voyage via oyster barge upriver to the Oyster Pond, where the nursery and final grow-out lease are located. While onshore, you will have an oyster tasting experience overlooking the river.
Attire: A light jacket and flat shoes (no heels) are recommended, as you will be outdoors and on the water.
(Note: This excursion is also available on Sunday.)
Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Encounter the majestic wildlife of Cape Cod Bay with an unforgettable whale watching experience. Our vessel will explore the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, a seasonal home to humpback, finback and minke whales and several dolphin species. The waters around Cape Cod consistently rank among the world’s top 10 whale watching destinations.
Attire: A light jacket is recommended.
Duration: approximately 6 hours.
Attire: Dressy casual.
Take a tour that explores the hidden treasures of the Cape! Enjoy lunch on the scenic ride to Provincetown, followed by a private tour of the extraordinary Provincetown dunes. Learn about the efforts of conservationists and the National Seashore Park Service to stabilize the ecosystem. You will also have some free time to shop or explore Provincetown.
(Note: This excursion is also available on Saturday.)
Duration: approximately 6 hours.
Enjoy a quintessential Chatham experience all about oysters. Upon arrival at the oyster farm, half of the group at a time will embark on a scenic voyage via oyster barge upriver to the Oyster Pond, where the nursery and final grow-out lease are located. While onshore, you will have an oyster tasting experience overlooking the river.
Attire: A light jacket and flat shoes (no heels) are recommended, as you will be outdoors and on the water.
(Note: This excursion is also available on Saturday.)
Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Partake in a New England brewery experience that is light, casual, and full of fun and facts. Take private tours of Hog Island Beer Co. in small groups while others enjoy the games the brewery has on hand, including giant Jenga and pingpong. Following the tour, a brewmaster will be available to guide you through a six-beer tasting flight. Once you find a beer you particularly enjoy, you can order a pint while enjoying lunch, mixing and mingling at the brewery.
Duration: approximately 4 hours.
Team up to experience Chatham for the afternoon as you are challenged to complete a list of fun missions and challenges in 120 minutes. Teams will use iPads to complete the challenges of finding locations, deciphering clues, answering trivia, searching for items, performing stunts, and photographing or videorecording activities. The event facilitator uses an app to monitor all teams’ submitted content to track scoring during this fun and memorable event.
Attire: Comfortable footwear is recommended.
Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Attire: Dressy casual.
Details to come
Details to come
Attire: Dressy casual.
9 a.m.-noon
Please see forum agenda below.
William Eberle Professor of Economics, Stanford University
Vice President, Industry Solutions, Consumer Brands Association
Principal Consultant, JMJ Associates
Chairman and Founder, Delphi Group; Professor, Harvard University
Co-Founder and Partner, Vision Pursue
(Former NFL Defensive Back)
Senior Vice President of North America, JMJ Associates
Deputy Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Executive Vice President of Strategic Capital Investments, Schwan’s Company
Former Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Business Transformation, PepsiCo Americas Foods (Frito-Lay/Quaker Oats)
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Department of Homeland Security
Thursday, Nov. 2
Attendees Arrive at Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Check-in begins on-site at 2 p.m.
5 p.m. | Opening Reception and Dinner
Friday, Nov. 3
7:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Networking
8 a.m. | Welcome and Program Overview
Jon Wright, Vice President, Burns & McDonnell
8:15 a.m. | Keynote Speaker
Tim Purtell, Former Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Business Transformation at PepsiCo Americas Foods (Frito-Lay/Quaker Oats)
9:15 a.m. | Forecasting Economics and Workforce Outlook
Nicholas Bloom, William Eberle Professor of Economics, Stanford University
10:45 a.m. | Break
11 a.m. | Industrial Cybersecurity and Resiliency
Dr. Paul Stockton, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Department of Homeland Security
Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Moderator: Victor Atkins, Director and Executive Advisor for Industrial Cybersecurity, 1898 & Co.
Noon | Lunch & Networking
1 p.m. | Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption with Mitigation Strategies
Further session details to come
2 p.m. | Value of Partnerships for Strategic Growth
Tony Puri, Executive Vice President of Strategic Capital Investments, Schwan’s Company
3 p.m. | Day One Closing Remarks
5 p.m. | Dinner
Saturday, Nov. 4
7:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Networking
8 a.m. | Digitalization and AI in Manufacturing
Tom Koulopoulos, Chairman and Founder, Delphi Group; Professor, Harvard University
9 a.m. | Beyond Hard Hats: Safety Initiatives Nurturing Psychological Well-Being in the Workplace
Jennifer McKeon, Senior Vice President of North America, JMJ Associates
Camille Ford, Principal Consultant, JMJ Associates
10 a.m. | Break
10:15 a.m. | Centering Mindfulness and Wellbeing
Jon McGraw, Co-Founder and Partner, Vision Pursue; Former NFL Defensive Back
11:30 a.m. | Brunch and Event Conclusion
Afternoon | Continued Networking and Group Activities | OPTIONAL
Timely Topics
Weather and Natural Disaster Resiliency
Apolloware Technology Solution
Autonomous Vehicles
The U.S. Offshore Wind Market State of the Union, Implications and Impact
Energy Regulatory Policy Outlook
Utility Networks and Communications
In addition to our great speakers, join national leaders in power delivery to study the challenges, successful strategies and best practices in the T&D market. Past participants have included executives and other leaders from a range of industry titans.
Nestled on 78 acres along the Pacific Coast, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers a five-star experience that is enhanced by the surrounding natural beauty and a temperate climate. Enjoy the serenity of two pristine beaches or bask in the sun at three infinity-edge pools. Savor locally sourced cuisine and relax in elegantly arranged suites.
Direct flights to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are available from the San Francisco (SFO), Denver (DEN), Las Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Dallas (DFW), Sacramento (SMF), Oakland (OAK), Portland (PDX) and Seattle (SEA) airports.
Drive time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the venue is approximately two hours.
Note: Event-related meals are included.
Recommended attire for general sessions is business casual and smart casual for dinners.
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