2023 Die Casting Executive Conference





SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*
Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa
Marco Island, Florida

Sunday, March 5
5:00-6:30 pm Registration & Cocktail Reception

Monday, March 6
7:30-8:45 am Breakfast
9:00-9:15 am Welcome & Conference Overview
9:15-10:30 am Tactics and Strategies for Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees
Gene Marks
10:30-10:50 am Break
10:50-11:50 am A Divided Washington and the Manufacturing Agenda
Omar Nashashibi, The Franklin Partnership
11:50 am-1:00 pm Lunch
1:00-2:00 pm Manufacturing: A Tale of Two Cities
Laurie Harbour, HRI
2:00-2:20 pm Break
2:20-3:20 pm Die Casting Opportunities in the Battery Market
Bill Downey, Technology Consulting Group
3:20-4:20 pm Trends in Die Casting: Applications/Design - Alloys - Processes 
Martin Hartlieb, Viami International Inc

Tuesday, March 7
7:30-8:45 am Breakfast
9:00 am-10:00 am Emotional Intelligence for Bosses and Extraordinary Leadership 
Steve Gutzler, Leadership Quest
10:00-11:00 am Dealing with Supply Chain Issues - Panel Discussion
   Moderator: Mark Los. Panelists: Jerry Cegielski, Steve Dathe, Todd Ikerd, Greg Risch
11:00 am Golf Outing - Optional Event**
11:00 am Marco Island Princess Cruise - Optional Event**
7:00 - 9:30 pm Banquet

Wednesday, March 8
7:30-8:45 am Breakfast
9:00-10:00 am An Update on the Economy and What Lies Ahead
Matt Orton, CFA, Raymond James Investment Management
10:00-10:20 am Break
10:20-11:20 am Applying NADCA Research Results
Paul Brancaleon, NADCA
11:20 am-12:00 pm Roundtable Discussion
12:00pm Conference Adjourns
*Schedule as of 01/09/23, subject to change.
** Requires additional fee.