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Educational Program
...offers something for everyone, including presentations on best practices, emerging trends and proven solutions for metalformers small and large. In addition to what’s described here, attendees also can attend sessions on cutting, welding, finishing and tube and pipe fabrication. For more information on the Fabtech 2011 educational sessions and to register to attend, visit www.fabtechexpo.com/ education.cfm.
Featured Sessions— Free and Open
to all Attendees
Monday, November 14
Opening Session
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Fabtech Theater, Grand Concourse
America’s Challenge: Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and Create Jobs
Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL) will provide insight on legislative and regulatory initiatives being taken to ensure a level playing field for Ameri- can manufacturers in global markets. Topics include currency manipulation, government enforcement of trade agreements, intellectual-property pro- tection and patent abuse.
State of the Industry: Executive Outlook
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fabtech Theater, Grand Concourse
Hear key industry-leading execu- tives discuss the state of the industry
and the trends they see shaping the future. In addition to taking questions from the audience, the panelists will share their insights on customer needs, adapting workforce issues, what’s changing in their businesses and future technologies.
Moderator: Dr. Chris Kuehl, man- aging director, Armada Corporate Intel- ligence
Panelists: Tim McCaughey, presi- dent and CEO, Schuler; Rolf Biekert, president and CEO, Trumpf; John M. Stropki, chairman, president and CEO, Lincoln Electric; and David J. Lazzeri, president, DuPont Powder Coatings America
Tuesday, November 15
Keynote Presentation
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Grand Ballroom
Growing Your Business through Innovation
This dynamic, practical presentation will provide a no-nonsense step-by- step approach to managing innova- tion. Robert Tucker is an internationally
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