Women in Manufacturing Summit 2024 | Cvent | 6 October 2024 | Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115, USA

This is the only conference dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women at all levels in the manufacturing industry. While there, you will gain access to key takeaways and actionable information that can be implemented into your career or company for growth and success. Whether you're looking to advance your career or drive change in the industry, the summit is where it all happens!

At the summit, you will:
• Gain insights through knowledge breakout sessions led by seasoned industry experts.
• Be inspired by motivational keynotes delivered by trailblazing leaders in manufacturing.
• Learn about the latest industry trends with guided plant tours at leading manufacturing facilities.
• Expand your network by taking part in interactive receptions and memorable social outings.

2024 Speakers

Griselda Abousleman
Founder & CEO, Lean Business Excellence

Rosemary Astheimer
Mechanical Engineer, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Akshar Awalgaonkar
Group Vice President, Global Procurement, Avery Dennison

Trish Beltran
ESG Advisor, RSM US LLP

Hayley Bermel
Global Marketing Manager, Oracle

Kendra Blacksher
Industrials Senior Analyst, RSM US LLP

Janine Blank
Director Components Americas, Linde

Angela Brandford-Stevenson
Human Resources Director, Suntory Global Spirits

Christina Butler
Speaker/Reporter, Speak Training

Blair Christie
Co-Founder & CEO, Denim

Joanna Cooper
General Manager Daimler Truck, Mount Holly, Daimler Truck North America

Eric Cutler
Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, TOOTRiS Child Care Benefits

Hannah de Jong
Global Marketing Manager, Industrial High Tech, Rockwell Automation

Shannon Dennis
National Account Manager, Safety Consultants, USA

Cristina Farris
Sr. Manager, Industry Marketing, Microsoft

Kristen Goodell
Consultant, Organizational Leadership Development, Catalyst Connection

Maria Graziano
Director, Talent Management, ITT Inc.

Brittany Greer
Executive Director, Rosie Riveters

Peggy Gulick
VP Adv Mfg and CI, Kohler

Sara Hanks
Principal Project Manager, Virtual Leverage

Cara Herzog
Chief DEI Officer, Southwire

Liz Howard
Quality Engineer, Mersen

Shameka Lewis
EHS Director, Kellanova Company

Abby Lilly
Vice President, Supply Chain, Lockheed Martin

Liz Palmer
Director of Manufacturing, Whole Foods Market

Supriya Puragundla
Sr. Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

Jason Reid
Invisible Disability Speaker, Rechargeable Entrepreneur Inc.

Sandra Salisbury
Customer Success, Gig and Take

Patty Sorenson
Global Performance Excellence Manager, Linde

Irina Spiry
Sr. Technical and Quality Manager, Hollingsworth & Vose

Christine Spratley
CEO & Principal Consultant, HBIC Advisors

Kimberly Taylor
Sr. Innovation Engineer, Sherwin Williams

Ronesha Willis
Manager, Human Resources Business Partner, RHI Magensita

Sabrina Wilson
SVP Human Resources, dormakaba Americas, Inc.

Xinyi Xiao
Assistant Professor, University of North Texas

Jennifer Peters
Director BI and Analytics, Nestle Purina PetCare

Yazmina Rawji
Relationship Manager, dormakaba Americas, Inc.

Keather Synder
President and Chief Operating Officer, The Omnia Group

Paisley Matthews
Vice President of Manufacturing & Safety for Boeing Defense, Space, and Security, Boeing

Angela Sams
Purchasing Supplier Development – Indirect Materials, TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA

Wendee Molina
Plant General Manager, dormakaba Americas, Inc.

Lisa Huett
Director of Sustainability, Pretium Packaging

Kathy Gallowitz
Consultant, Speaker, Trainer, Vanguard Veteran, LLC

Rosemary Coates
Executive Director, Reshoring Institute

Sara Armstrong
SVP, Wellness, Kapnick Insurance

Susan Wallace
VP HR, Carlisle Construction Materials

Meg Kulkarni
Director HR Technology & PMO, Kennametal

Alicia Jones
VP HR, Ellume

Cynthia Hutchison
CEO, US Center for Advanced Manufacturing

Kelsey Ley
Learning & Development Consultant, Kelsey Ley

Aleisha Jaeger
Director of Engineering, Kerry

Dave Capkovitz
Principal, EBITDA Growth Systems

Wendy Acton
Human Resource Site Lead, Amgen

Marie Terrier
Director of Manufacturing, Amgen

Lauren Espin
Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Communications, Siemens USA

Cristina Graziano
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Taylor Corporation

Lisa Akers
Leadership Mentor and Chief Engineer, Enable Awesome/Lockheed Martin

Olga Corbett
CFO, Bulk Equipment

Domonique Townsend
CEO, We Optimize Work

Joanna Hicks
SVP US Fulfillment, HelloFresh

Nicole Lewis
Sr. Director, Operations, Americas, Orion S.A.

Jennifer Harris
Director of Operations, Rev

Jenny Drescher
Partner, The Bolder Company

Ellen Feldman Ornato
Partner, The Bolder Company

Theresa Obias
Director Global Productivity, Linde

Katherine Larabee
Director National Planning, Linde

Ana Perez
Project Manager, Linde

2024 Sponsors

TITLE SPONSOR:
• USI

PREMIER SPONSOR:
• Siemens

PRESENTING SPONSORS:
• Amgen
• BASF
• Pepsico
• Servicenow
• Southwire

DIAMOND SPONSORS:
• Cargill
• Boeing
• Deloitte
• GE Healthcare
• Kellanova
• Linde
• ITT
• Microsoft
• Molson Coors
• Sherwin Williams

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• Alfa Laval
• Amerisure
• CLA
• Trumpf

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Altria
• Forvia
• GE Appliances
• Pete & Gerry's
• Pridgeon & Clay
• Kohler
• Trane Technologies
• UKG
• Magna
• Mersen

SILVER SPONSORS:
• BlueYonder
• Robinson+Cole
• The Association for Manufacturing Technology
• Smithfield
• Wilya

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
• Greenheck
• Massmep