Forming Our Future
Schedule
Day 1 - Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Registration Opens
First Timers Reception
- By Invitation Only
- All first-time attendees and their spouses and guests are invited to this welcome reception to connect with other first timers as well as members of PMA’s Executive Board of Directors and their spouses.
Early Arrivals Reception
All Forming Our Future participants, including spouses and guests, are invited to this reception to get together with old friends and meet new connections. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and great conversation in a relaxed and informal setting before the conference officially begins the following day.Executive Board Dinner
Executive Board Members OnlyPMA Exclusive Networking Lounge
Stop by the official PMA Afterhours bar to keep the good times rolling. Cash bar will be available.Day 2 - Thursday, March 2, 2023
Registration
2022/2023 PMA Executive Board and Board of Advisors Breakfast and Meeting
Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m.Past Chairs and First Ladies/Gent Luncheon
By Invitation OnlyForming Our Future General Session to Commence
Opening Remarks
Opening Keynote: StandOut Relationships – Life Would Be Easy If It Weren’t for Other People
Connie Podesta
Award-Winning Author, Comedienne, Human Behavior Expert
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Opening Keynote: StandOut Relationships – Life Would Be Easy If It Weren’t for Other People
Back by popular demand! Connie Podesta will join PMA again to review squares, circles, rectangles and squiggles, and then take it a step further into how these personality traits are impacting how you get along with other people, personally and professionally.
With laugh-out-loud humor, killer takeaway strategies and her amazing insights into ourselves and others (including a few who “drive you crazy”), Human Relations expert Connie Podesta will challenge you and empower you with the knowledge you need to get along better with the people in your life. Connie will take you right inside the minds and personalities of the people you deal with every day—bosses, colleagues, partners, customers, friends and family so that YOU can ACT, rather than REACT to whatever life throws your way. Get ready for less stress and more success!
Keynote: Calculate to Win
Connor Lokar
Economist
ITR Economics
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Keynote: Calculate to Win
This presentation will focus on the economic landscape in 2023 and how attendees can best prepare for the challenges and ongoing uncertainties. Business strategies and tactics will be presented that address the projected changes in the economy and in key markets. This session also will cover:- Varying opportunities in key markets.
- The global impact on the United States and North America.
- Labor market conditions over the next several years.
- Lingering supply chain issues and ongoing pricing concerns.
- ITR’s key leading indicators and what they foretell for your markets.
- Actions that will help attendees prepare for the varying levels of inflation anticipated through the rest of the decade.
- Relevant market outlooks and issues that impact your profitability via resource allocation, budgets, expectations and strategic planning.
- The potential impact of a shift in government from the midterm elections as well as the potential consequences of massive government programs.
REFRESHMENT BREAK
Keynote: New Congress, Same President: What it Means for Manufacturing
John Guzik
PartnerThe Franklin Partnership
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Omar Nashashibi
PartnerThe Franklin Partnership
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Paul Nathanson
PartnerBracewell
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Caitlin Sickles
PrincipalBracewell
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Keynote: New Congress, Same President:
What it Means for Manufacturing
Every two years, elections bring change to Washington, and even when the President of the United States is not on the ballot, manufacturers take notice. PMA’s team in Washington, D.C., The Franklin Partnership and Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell, will provide their insights into the new Congress, how Congress will interact with the Biden administration and what it means for manufacturing in America. This panel will discuss the latest political environment in Washington, the expectations for tax and trade policy, plans for supply chain and workforce investment, and a preview of what regulators have in store for America’s manufacturers.
Chairman’s Themed Reception and Dinner: Vintage California Dreamin’
All Forming Our Future participants are invited to this themed reception and dinner – think Beach Boys, VW vans, board shorts and beach shirts! Enjoy cocktails, dinner and great conversation in a relaxed and informal outdoor setting following the kickoff of the conference.PMA Exclusive Networking Lounge
Stop by the official PMA Afterhours bar to keep the good times rolling. Cash bar will be available.Day 3 - Friday, March 3, 2023
Registration
Attendee Breakfast
Keynote: Metals Update Fireside Chat
Bill Hickey
ChairmanLapham-Hickey Steel Corp. (hot rolled)
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Chris Ulbrich
CEOUlbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals Inc. (stainless)
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Charlie Bernard
CEOPresident, Eagle Metals (copper and brass)
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Metals Update Fireside Chat
Come chat with PMA’s own metal experts to hear the latest on hot rolled, cold rolled, galvanized, stainless, copper and brass. This update on the metals marketplace will cover 2022 and 2023 business conditions and the outlook for the next six to 12 months for metals service centers, mills and the global metals marketplace.
Refreshment Break
Educational Sessions – Session 1
Track 1— Succession Planning: Key Strategies to Defining Your Legacy, the Right Way!
Tom Alongi
Partner
UHY
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Succession Planning: Key Strategies to Defining Your Legacy, the Right Way!
UHY will present case studies showcasing how family-owned businesses defined their legacies through either estate planning, ESOPs, management buyouts, or a third-party sale.Track 2— The Latest on OSHA and Things Your Company Should Be Aware of in the Coming Year
Doug Ehlke
Owner
Ehlke Law Offices
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The Latest on OSHA and Things Your Company Should Be Aware of in the Coming Year
PMA special counsel Doug Ehlke will provide an update on the latest OSHA developments and how your company could be impacted. Discussion topics include OSHA’s enforcement position(s) on die-setting and employer alternative lockout/tagout procedures, accident case citations and patterns, pandemic-era Zoom citation appeal hearings, and search warrant cases.Track 3— Cybersecurity: Which camp are you in?
Mike Brattain
Account Executive
Systems X
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Cybersecurity: Which camp are you in?
Leaders most likely reside in one of four types of "camps" when it comes to understanding the importance of cybersecurity. So don't worry, you won't feel left out. This session will explain how to increase your knowledge of core cybersecurity concepts and leverage your leadership skills to strategically manage risk with a better understanding of its impact on the businessTrack 4— Inclusion and Diversity in the Manufacturing Workplace
Dan Krug
Vice President, Talent
Nucor Corporation
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Inclusion and Diversity in the Manufacturing Workplace
This presentation will address the importance of inclusion as a cultural value and as a leadership expectation. Dan Krug will explain what this means, how it impacts the business and how to equip leaders. Additionally, participants will gain an understanding of diversity beyond standard measures, as well as how diversity can be a driver in building a more capable workforce of the future and serve as an opportunity to address organizational capability gaps.Educational Sessions – Session 2
Track 1— Negotiating Contracts with a Partnership Approach
Josh Forquer
Executive Vice President Sales and Technical Development
KIRCHHOFF Automotive
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Negotiating Contracts with a Partnership Approach
This session will cover common negotiation strategies used by both sides, information on how both parties win, and real case-study examples.Track 2— Latest on OSHA and Things Your Company Should Be Aware of in the Coming Year
Doug Ehlke
Owner
Ehlke Law Offices
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Latest on OSHA and Things Your Company Should Be Aware of in the Coming Year
PMA special counsel Doug Ehlke will provide an update on the latest OSHA developments and how your company could be impacted. Discussion topics include OSHA’s enforcement position(s) on die-setting and employer alternative lockout/tagout procedures, accident case citations and patterns, pandemic-era Zoom citation appeal hearings, and search warrant cases.Track 3— Cybersecurity: Which camp are you in?
Mike Brattain
Account Executive
Systems X
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Cybersecurity: Which camp are you in?
Leaders most likely reside in one of four types of "camps" when it comes to understanding the importance of cybersecurity. So don't worry, you won't feel left out. This session will explain how to increase your knowledge of core cybersecurity concepts and leverage your leadership skills to strategically manage risk with a better understanding of its impact on the businessTrack 4— Inclusion and Diversity in the Manufacturing Workplace
Dan Krug
Vice President, Talent
Nucor Corporation
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Inclusion and Diversity in the Manufacturing Workplace
This presentation will address the importance of inclusion as a cultural value and as a leadership expectation. Dan Krug will explain what this means, how it impacts the business and how to equip leaders. Additionally, participants will gain an understanding of diversity beyond standard measures, as well as how diversity can be a driver in building a more capable workforce of the future and serve as an opportunity to address organizational capability gaps.Optional Afternoon Activities
Activity 1: Sights & Bites – Newport Beach Foodie TourActivity Information
Ends at 4:30 p.m.
Walking foodie tour of nearby Newport Beach!
Activity 2: Golf Shamble
Activity Information
Ends at 6:00 p.m. | Tustin Ranch Golf Club
Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.
DINNER ON OWN
PMA Exclusive Networking Lounge
Stop by the official PMA Afterhours bar to keep the good times rolling. Cash bar will be available.Day 4 - Saturday, March 4, 2023
REGISTRATION Open
PMA/PMAEF Annual Meeting Business Sessions
This meeting will provide an overview of key issues impacting the industry and the association.Morning Break: Spouses/Guests to Join Delegates
Breakfast and Officer Recognition Ceremony
Celebrate PMA’s current officers and welcome our 2023 officers to the leadership team. Breakfast will feature a Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar.Keynote: Creating Flexibility: Preparing Leaders for Next Generation Manufacturing
Laurie Harbour
President & CEO
Harbour Results Inc.
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Keynote: Creating Flexibility: Preparing Leaders for Next Generation Manufacturing
Business as usual is a thing of the past for manufacturers. Moving forward, the only thing that will be consistent is change. To be successful, companies will need to be flexible. This session will discuss what leaders need to do to prepare their business for the highs and the lows of the metalforming industry. Participants will learn key aspects of the marketplace and economy that will continue to impact your business. Additionally, relevant data and intelligence from cross-analytics of the PMA Metalforming Insights reports will be shared as well as best practices for creating flexibility across the business from operations to sales to talent.Closing Keynote: Making Business a Force for Good
Bill Coughlin
Leadership Development Coach
LIPPERT Academy of Leadership
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Closing Keynote: Making Business a Force for Good
In the challenging environment that we all find ourselves in, from supply chain to sociopolitical dynamics to employment, we find a massive opportunity to make business a force for good in the world. In this session we will talk about the power of leadership and culture to not only drive business performance but also to create thriving work environments that positively impact individual lives. Using Lippert as a case study, this presentation will share practical examples and tools to help your organization take its next step on its cultural journey!Optional Afternoon Activities
Activity 1: Sea the Ocean – Kayaking Tour of Newport HarborActivity Information
Ends at 4:30 p.m.
Take in the beautiful Southern California coastline out on the water!
Activity 2: Duffy Boat Tour of Newport Harbor
Activity Information
Ends at 3:30 p.m.
Putter around the local waterways of Newport Harbor on your own Duffy Boat!
Old Hollywood Reception, Dinner and Dancing
Enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing as you say farewell to your PMA friends and family at this Old Hollywood style celebration. We kindly ask that you wear black and/or white to add to the spirit of the night.Day 5 - Sunday, March 5, 2023
Executive Board Meeting and Lunch
Executive Board Members OnlyLunch starts at 11:30 a.m.
