Manufacturing Excellence Forum - Edmonton

8:00 – Networking Breakfast

8:30 – Opening Remarks

8:45 – Empowering Alberta Manufacturing – Powered by EMC, with Scott McNeil-Smith, EMC, Paul Weingartner, ECNG Energy

Alberta’s energy market is changing fast. With supplier exits, pricing volatility, and regulatory shifts, manufacturers face both risk and opportunity. Join EMC’s Energy Team for a timely discussion and intelligence on Alberta’s electricity and natural gas markets, strategies to manage costs, and practical pathways to sustainability.

9:45 – Sustainability for Efficiencies with Lauren Degenstein, Davey Textiles

Davey Textile Solutions Inc. (DTS) is a manufacturer of retroreflective tape for high-visibility safety and flame-resistant (FR) personal protective equipment (PPE) used in a variety of industries including construction, roadside safety, oil and gas and first responders. In this presentation, we will explore the innovative automation and efficiency measures DTS has implemented at its Edmonton manufacturing facility. We will delve into the challenges encountered and the successes achieved in our journey towards operational excellence and how it relates to our sustainability goals.

10:15 – Networking Break

10:45 – Industry Panel Discussion – Sustainability for Employee Empowerment and Development

Join leading experts for an engaging panel discussion on how sustainable business practices can drive employee empowerment and workforce development. Discover how organizations are aligning their sustainability strategies with talent growth, creating workplaces where people and the planet thrive together.

11:30 – Business Transition & Succession Planning, Presentation by BDC

Join us for an insightful and interactive workshop designed to empower business owners as they navigate the critical journey of succession and exit planning. Whether you’re considering transitioning your business to a family member, key employees, or external buyers, this session will help you lay the groundwork for a successful and value-driven transition.

Led by Devesh Dwivedi, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), this workshop will feature peer-to-peer networking and practical guidance rooted in real-world research and proven strategies. You’ll gain clarity on how to maximize your company’s value, secure its long-term prosperity, and prepare for a future transition with confidence.

12:00 – Networking Lunch

12:30 – Our Manufacturing Journey – Presented by Steve Bonham, Site General Manager, Teledyne MEMS Edmonton

Teledyne MEMS is a homegrown success story. Founded in 1982 as the Alberta Microelectronic Centre (AMC), it was established as a government-supported initiative to foster microelectronics research and development in Canada. In the late 1990s, the company evolved into the private company Micralyne. The modular manufacturing approach to MEMS design allowed for semi-custom device implementation, reducing the need for bespoke fabrication processes for each new product. This flexibility helped the company serve a wide range of industries, including biotech, telecommunications, and industrial sensing. Micralyne was acquired by Teledyne in 2019.

1:15 – Alberta Labour Market Update, Cindy Messaros, EMC

During this session, Cindy will unveil brand-new Alberta labour market survey data, offering a snapshot of emerging trends, workforce challenges, and opportunities across the province. She will share insights into what employers and employees are saying about skills, retention, and development, and connect these findings to practical, actionable solutions that organizations can implement today.

1:45 – Canada / US Trade Relations Roundtable Session