Schedule

We want everyone who attends IGI to gain a better understanding of a wide variety of new innovation and technologies, whether your an expert or a novice, because the impact early adoption can have on our industry has the potential to be profound.  We have arranged the keynotes, breakout sessions, trade show, and networking events in the hope that you will walk away with new knowledge, and inspiration of what's possible. 

Tuesday
Sept. 10

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Speed Networking

IGI Exhibitors and Attendees will be paired up to identify ways in which their businesses can take advantage of new innovation and technologies.

Track 1: Alpha, Beta, Pilot Programs (Contractors match up with Technology Firms for unique testing opportunities)

Track 2: Grants, Angels, and Venture Funding (Funding opportunities for unique start-ups and individuals/organizations with new ideas)

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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Registration

TAUC and E2E Staff will be staffing a registration desk at The Henry Hotel where registered attendees can pick up their name badges prior to boarding the shuttle buses to the Ford Rouge Factory.

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5:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Shuttle Buses to Welcome Reception

Shuttle buses will transport IGI attendees to the Welcome Reception.

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6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Welcome Reception

More information on the location of the Welcome Reception will be forthcoming shortly.

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8:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Shuttle Buses Return to the Hotel

Shuttle buses will transport IGI attendees from the Welcome Reception back to the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati.

Wednesday
Sept. 11

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast

Breakfast will be served at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati.

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8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Welcome Address

By TAUC President Steve Johnson, GEM Industrial

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8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcome to Cincinnati

TBD

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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Keynote #1

TBD

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10:00 AM - 11:35 AM

Breakouts

Choose four of eight 20-minute concurrent breakout sessions by Technology and Innovation Subject Matter Experts.

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11:45 AM - 2:00 PM

Lunch/Tradeshow

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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Keynote #2

TBD

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3:00 PM - 4:35 PM

Breakouts

Choose four of eight 20-minute concurrent breakout sessions by Contractors, Labor and Association representatives, trainers and other experts on how innovation and technology is being incorporated into both International and Local Unions apprenticeship and training programs.

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4:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Happy Hour in the Tradeshow

Mingle among the various technology booths to gain a better understanding about how their innovative solutions could impact the construction and maintenance industry.
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Dine Arounds

Grab old friends or new acquaintances and enjoy the culinary options available to you in and around Cincinnati, OH.

Thursday
Sept. 12

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast

Breakfast will be served at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati.

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8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Opening Remarks

By TAUC CEO Steve Lindauer 

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8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Keynote #3

Stanley Black and Decker’s Chief Technology Officer Mark Maybury

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Industrial Grade Accelerator

Start-ups in construction tech present to a panel of investors for a chance to secure funding.

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10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Keynote #4

TBD

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11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Lunch/Tradeshow

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2:45 PM

Adjourn

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