February 2024 Volume 6

INDUSTRY NEWS

Schedule of Events: April 19, 2024 6:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

FIERF Topgolf Outing Next Gen Mini-Workshop

Welcome Reception & PAC Fundraiser

Sunset Reception & Banquet / FIERF Silent Auction & Dancing

April 20, 2024 7:30 a.m.

April 21, 2024 7:30 a.m.

Registration & Breakfast

Registration & Breakfast

8:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

General Session

8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

General Session

Lunch

Adjourn

Optional Activities (Western Museum of Mining Tour, Train Ride on Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Crafts & Drafts Tour)

Optional Activities (Airforce Academy Tour, Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour)

Featured Keynotes: Opening Keynote: Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial

companies and organizations to begin attracting and mentoring the future skilled workforce of upcoming generations. With Jake’s personal brand, the “Manufacturing Millennial,” he has created an audience of 75,000+ followers with over 100 million views on social media. But Jake’s advocacy doesn’t stop online; he is an active keynote speaker giving over 40 presentations discussing the future of our industry and how it needs to change through technology, culture, and workforce. When Jake isn’t advocating manufacturing, you’ll find him watching the Chicago Cubs, smoking BBQ, fishing, or building Legos with his two daughters.

Jake Hall is known as the Manufacturing Millennial. With over a decade of experience working with manufacturers, system integrators, and distributors in the manufacturing and automation industry, he understands the importance of advocating smart automation, robotics, and skilled trades. But more importantly, he recognizes the need and demand for

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