Manufacturing Forum
Clean Energy & Sustainability:
Opportunities & Resources for Manufacturers
April 20th, 2022, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY
Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
As the Vice President for Large-Scale Renewables, Georges leads NYSERDA’s work in advancing both land-based renewable energy and offshore wind resources. Prior to joining NYSERDA in September 2021, he spent nearly ten years at General Electric (GE)
Georges Sassine
VP, Large Scale Renewables (NYSERDA)
Dr. Jian Sun joined the faculty at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in 2002, where he is currently a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering.
Jian Sun
Director of the Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES)
SPEAKERS
Before starting his “second career” in academia, Brian enjoyed a successful career in sales management, product management, marketing, and strategic planning. His career included positions of increasing responsibility at Johnson & Johnson, Crane & Company, and Taconic Biosciences.
Brian Apkarian
Director of Business Development (CFES)
Chulsung Bae is a Ford Foundation Professor at the Dept of Chemistry & Chemical Biology RPI. Bae's research group focuses on the development of functional polymeric materials that might find applications in the areas of clean energy and environmental technologies.
Chulsung Bae
Ford Foundation Professor - RPI
Everton's focus is helping the manufacturing community, general industry, start-ups, local colleges, and universities to advance innovation and technology. More...
Dr. Everton H. Henriques, MA, HON
Director of Manufacturing and Technology Initiatives, FuzeHub
Michael has more than 17 years of experience ranging from engineering and product development, manufacturing, business development and operations. Prior to joining CEG in 2013, he was director of an incubator program, an entrepreneur, and was a senior engineer at Boeing.
Michael Lobsinger
SVP and Center Director for CEG
David Whipple is the Director of Industry Development for renewable energy at Empire State Development, the State level job creating agency. He works with partners to help renewable energy businesses establish manufacturing operations in NY.
David Whipple
Director of Industry Development - ESD
Peter is skilled in Residential & C&I Solar Energy, Environmental Awareness, Public Speaking, International Education, Organic Farming, Offshore Wind Supply Chain Management, Circular Economy and Climate Change Science. He has a Masters of Science focused in Science for Sustainable Development from Linköping University. Read More >
Peter Lion
Senior Advisor - Offshore WInd - NYSERDA
Jude Auman
Project Development - LJUNGSTRÖM
Christopher is responsible for managing multiple product lines across various industries to effectively deploy roadmaps and the overall vision for hydrogen infrastructure.
Christopher D. Johnson
Product Manager - Plug Power
Cullen Brown is a Key Account Manager in the Customer Business Development group at (NYPA), helping manage NYPA’s economic development programs, as well as working with municipalities and SUNY campuses to achieve their CLCPA goals.
Cullen O. Brown
Associate Key Account Manager - NYPA
AGENDA
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7:30 AM
Doors Open/Continental Breakfast
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8:30AM – 8:45AM
Formal Program Begins
Master of Ceremonies – Everton H. Henriques
Co-Host Addresses – Michael Lobsinger (CEG), Brian Apkarian (CFES)
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8:45AM – 9:00AM
Sponsor Presentations
Alanna Russo, Head of Strategic Engagement – Community Offshore Wind
Cullen Brown, Key Account Manager – NY Power Authority
Jeff Arsenault, Product Sales Manager – NEFF Automation
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9:00AM – 9:30AM
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Jian Sun, Director (CFES)
Christopher D. Johnson, Product Manager, Plug Power
Georges Sassine, VP of Large Scale Renewables (NYSERDA)
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9:30AM – 10:30AM
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Peter Lion
Georges Sassine, Jian Sun, Chulsung Bae, David Whipple, Christopher Johnson, Jude Auman
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10:30AM – 12:30PM
Exhibitor/Attendee Interactions & Networking
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12:30PM
Event Ends
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