2019 Equipment Manufacturers
Conference
Nov. 6-8
Hilton Beach Resort & Spa
Marco Island, FL
Agenda
What’s Next: Operating Today for the Future
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
| 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Golf Tournament * Additonal registration required |
| 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Registration and Welcome Reception |
| 7:30 - 11:00 p.m. | Hospitality Suite |
Thursday, November 7, 2019
| 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Welcome – Jamison Anding |
| 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. | Inside Washington Update – Joel G. Newman, AFIA |
| 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Introduction of Constance Cullman and Recognition of Joel G. Newman - Gary Huddleston, AFIA |
| 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. | International Update – Gina Tumbarello, AFIA |
| 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Fixed Ladder Requirements in OSHA’s Walking-Working Surfaces Standard - Jess McCluer, National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Panel Discussion on Fixed Ladder Requirements - Andrew Ellsworth – EBM Manufacturing - Tim Lease – WL Port-Land Systems - Rob Yarborough – Land O'Lakes - Jess McCluer - NGFA |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m |
Group Dinner * Additonal registration required |
Friday, November 8, 2019
| 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Welcome – ISO-TC-293 Update – Gary Huddleston, AFIA |
| 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. | HR Best Legal Practices – Arthur Tsien, OFW Law |
| 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. | EMC Scholarship Fund Update – Mike Schuster, Laidig Systems |
| 9:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. |
Breaking Boundaries for Operating Excellence – Vince Bovino, Bovino Consulting Note: HR attendees would receive 1.5 credits for both SHRM and HRCI by attending |
| 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. | 2020 Preview – Jamison Anding |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Wrap-up, Golf Awards |
*Times are subject to change
