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5/31/2019 - Quebec New York Aerospace/Transportation Rendezvous

Location: West Side Ballroom
Address: 253 New York Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Start Time: 8:00 AM - End Time: 3:30 PM
Member Price: $150.00 / Non-Member Price: $150.00

Thank you to our sponsors:

The North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment (NAmTrans) and Aéro Montréal present an opportunity for companies in the ground transportation and aerospace cluster to meet and network with potential collaborators, clients, and suppliers. Don't miss this chance to expand your network and build on your connections through B2B matchmaking with companies from New York, Quebec, and beyond.

WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?

To meet valuable new contacts in your sector from both New York and Quebec.
To obtain timely information and insights.
To be a part of building powerful new connections and collaborations within our bi-national Quebec-New York cluster.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Representatives of companies and service providers who are a part of Aerospace and/or Transportation Equipment production in Quebec and New York. This includes executives, supply chain managers, sales and procurement managers, universities and economic developers among others. Consider having two or more attend to maximize the opportunity!

Find additional information about the program below the agenda

8:00-8:30 Registration

8:30-8:45 Welcome

Garry Douglas, President and CEO, North Country Chamber of Commerce

Suzanne Benoit, President, Aéro Montréal

8:45-9:15 Manufacturing and Transportation Equipment Associations

Tim Stone, President, AAUNY

Danielle Johnson, Director, North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment

Michael Lobsinger, SVP, CEG

John Zielinski, Executive Director, CITEC

Jean-Robert Lessard, Senior Advisor of the Quebec Ground Transportation Cluster

Victor Poudelet, Director– Working Groups, Propulsion Québec

9:15-9:30 Coffee Break

9:30-10:00 Innovating Metals Manufacturing and Machining for the Future - Together

Ryan Karp, Global Supply Chain Director, Norsk Titanium

Éric Ledoux, President and CEO, DCM Aerospace

10:00-12:00 Matchmaking and Breakout Sessions

10:00-11:00 Breakout Session 1, Exporting Services

Michelle Capone, Director of Regional Development, Development Authority of the North Country

Kathryn Bamberger, Senior International Trade Manager- Northeastern Region, Empire State Development

Gina Bento, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce

Jerry Shaye, President and Chief Consultant, Shaye Global, LLC.

Dan Fisher, Director of Global Trade Finances, TD Bank

11:00-12:00 Breakout Session 2, The Greening of Transportation

John Hroncich , Manager Business Development, BAE Systems

Victor Poudelet, Director– Working Groups, Propulsion Québec

Nicolas Deburghgraeve, Director contracts, Nova Bus

12:00-1:30 Lunch and Keynote

U.S. Congresswoman, Elise Stefanik

Quebec Minister for International Relations and La Francophonie, Nadine Girault

1:30-2:15 Matchmaking and Breakout Session

1:30-2:15 Breakout Session, Making Sure the Border Works for You

Ross O'Loughlin, Import Specialist, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

2:30-3:30 Norsk Titanium Briefing and Tour

For hotel and inn accommodations, please find a list of members HERE.

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