Manu-Tech Pitch Day 2021
This virtual event was held on December 8, 2021 and provided insight into breakthrough technology that is enabling operational resiliency for our Michigan manufacturing firms. The event featured best-in-class technology from companies in the Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator. The event also included a fireside chat with Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly and MEDC Chief Business Development Officer and Executive Vice President Josh Hundt as well as a round table discussion with Michigan manufacturing industry 4.0 thought leaders. Participants were also given an overview of the Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator powered by LTU Centrepolis and Lean Rocket Lab.
To watch a recording of the event livestream follow this process:
Session 1 Agenda:
Session 2 Agenda:
This virtual event was held on December 8, 2021 and provided insight into breakthrough technology that is enabling operational resiliency for our Michigan manufacturing firms. The event featured best-in-class technology from companies in the Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator. The event also included a fireside chat with Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly and MEDC Chief Business Development Officer and Executive Vice President Josh Hundt as well as a round table discussion with Michigan manufacturing industry 4.0 thought leaders. Participants were also given an overview of the Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator powered by LTU Centrepolis and Lean Rocket Lab.
To watch a recording of the event livestream follow this process:
- Click "Agenda" above and
- Then click the purple button that is next to the phrase "Livestream ended at 12/8 @ 6PM." That will bring up a window with two options.
- Choose the "Main Stage" option
- Then click "Watch Livestream"
- Press the "Play" icon in the middle of the video
Session 1 Agenda:
- 2:30pm - 2:45pm - Kickoff & Welcome
- 2:45pm - 3:05pm - Fireside Chat: Josh Hundt, MEDC Chief Business Development Officer and Executive Vice President Josh Hundt & Tom Kelly CEO of Automation Alley
- 3:05pm - 3:15pm - i4.0 Asset Map- Industry 4.0 White Spaces: What are the problem statements manufacturers are trying to address with I4.0 technology?, Dan Radomski, Executive Director, Centrepolis Accelerator
- 3:15pm - 3:45pm - Panel Discussion: A perspective on Industry 4.0 technologies from big and small manufacturers
- 3:45pm - 4:15pm - End of Session 1 and break before Session 2
Session 2 Agenda:
- 4:15pm - 4:18pm - Pitch Competition Welcome
- 4:18pm - 5:15pm - Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator Showcase: Startup Pitch Competition
- 5:15pm - 5:30pm - Awards Ceremony