EXHIBITOR PACKET Southern Automotive Workforce Solutions Summit A 360º Education on Developing the Talent of Tomorrow

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1 EXHIBITOR PACKET Southern Automotive Workforce Solutions Summit June 15 16, 2016 Von Braun Center Huntsville, Alabama

2 Southern Automotive Workforce Solutions Summit Exhibit Hall Overview Event Purpose The Southern Automotive Workforce Solutions Summit will highlight workforce development solutions from across the Southeast. Industry experts and educators from Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee will join together to share automotive workforce best practices and lessons learned from each state. Target Audience The target audience for this summit will include AMA association members (AAMA, GAMA, KAIA, MAMA, SCAC, TAMA), automotive industry leaders and suppliers, regional educators, government officials and human resources executives. Event Highlights Tour of Calhoun Community College s Additive Manufacturing/3D Laboratory, hosted by CARCAM Decatur, Alabama (June 15) Tour of Robotic Technology Park, hosted by AIDT Decatur, Alabama (June 15) Opening Night Reception, hosted by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama Ruth s Chris Steakhouse, Embassy Suites, Downtown Huntsville (June 15) Networking Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall (June 16) Networking Reception and Ice Cream Social, hosted by NAOS On Site Staffing in the Exhibit Hall featuring door prizes, refreshments and an ice cream sundae bar! (June 16) Preliminary Agenda (programming subject to change) June 15, :30 p.m. Calhoun Community College Additive Manufacturing/3D Laboratory Tour Decatur, Alabama Co hosted by CARCAM and Calhoun Community College 3 5 p.m. Robotic Technology Park Tour Decatur, Alabama Hosted by AIDT, and featuring a presentation by Ed Castile 5:30 7 p.m. Opening Night Reception presented by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama Ruth s Chris Steakhouse, Embassy Suites, Downtown Huntsville Heavy hors d oeuvres, beer, wine & cocktails June 16, :45 a.m. Exhibitor Check In 7:45 8:45 a.m. Registration Open Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 8:45 9 a.m. Welcome and Introductory Remarks Ron Davis, President, AAMA Billy Canary, President & CEO, Business Council of Alabama Greg Canfield, Secretary of Commerce, Alabama Department of Commerce

3 9 10 a.m. Adopting Virtual Training Tools for Practical Applications Join a discussion about how virtual training methods are advancing the future of workforce education. Tom Brewer, Associate VP for Strategic Research Initiative, Tennessee Tech University Tennessee Tech University Students a.m. STEM Education: Laying a Foundation for the Future Workforce Automotive experts explain how the building blocks for a strong industry begin in the classroom. Chris Ciuca, Director, Pre Professional Education, SAE International Randy Jackson, Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Communication, Kia Corinne Hodges, Senior Manager for Public Relations, Kia TBD SC Future Makers Moderator: Dr. Tom Sisk, Superintendent of Schools, Limestone County, AL 11 11:15 a.m. Exhibit Hall Break 11:15 a.m. 12 p.m. The Modern Apprentice: A Hands on Training Approach for Aspiring Manufacturers Learn how South Carolina has successfully implemented a statewide apprenticeship program that has become the gold standard for the Southeast. Speaker: Carla Whitlock, Senior Apprenticeship Consultant, Apprenticeship Carolina 12 12:15 p.m. Benefits & Wages Survey Overview and Results Speaker: Bo Hartsfield, Executive Vice President, Cobbs Allen 12:15 1:15 p.m. Luncheon & Keynote Panel Bringing Stakeholders to the Table: Building Public/Private Partnerships Learn how Alabama business leaders are collaborating to benefit industry and the state economy. Donny Jones, Chief Operating Officer, West Alabama Chamber Ed Castile, Executive Director, AIDT 1:15 1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Break 1:30 2:30 p.m. Training Tomorrow s Technician: Learning on the Factory Floor Representatives from Toyota s Southeast manufacturing plants detail the benefits of their Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program. Toyota Alabama, Toyota Kentucky & Toyota Mississippi Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program Reps. 2:30 4 p.m. Behind the Metrics: How to Improve Communication across Culture & Generations to Drive Increase in Quality & Performance Participate in an engaging session that will equip you to connect within a diverse workplace. Nozomi Morgan, CEO & Chief Executive Coach, Michiki Morgan Worldwide Melissa Halsell, Economic Development Program Manager, Tennessee Valley Authority 4 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Networking Reception presented by NAOS On Site Staffing Door prizes, refreshments and an ice cream sundae bar!

4 Southern Automotive Workforce Solutions Summit Exhibit Hall Overview The Southern Automotive Workforce Solutions Summit exhibit hall will offer a prime venue for exhibitors to showcase new products and services and an opportunity to network with potential clients and business contacts from across the Southeast. The exhibit hall will be located in the main presentation ballroom with high visibility and easy access for event attendees. Additionally, the summit agenda features two 15 minute exhibit hall breaks and will also host a Networking Breakfast and Networking Reception at the close of the day. In addition, exhibitors will have the option to select their booth space on a first come, first served basis. Standard Booth $1,250 Includes: 10 x 10 space Pipe and drape One eight foot table Two side chairs One wastebasket ID sign One complimentary summit registration (all access) Directory listing in conference program and on AAMA website * Double booth space (10 x 20 ) available upon request ($2,500). Please note that several sponsorship packages include a complimentary or discounted exhibit booth space. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities available for this event, contact Lynsey Delane by phone ( ) or e mail (lynsey@alautoindustry.org). To register for an exhibit booth, please visit:

5 Von Braun Center South Hall Ballrooms Official Exhibit Hall Diagram Stage ' aisle ' aisle for Food & Beverage 10' aisle