Events

GaMEP hosts events and training courses throughout the year for manufacturers in each of our ten regions. In addition, GaMEP supports our partners as they host events throughout the state. If you have questions about any of the events listed below, please contact Caley Landau, GaMEP Marketing Manager, at caley.landau@innovate.gatech.edu.

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September	1	2 Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event 7:30 am-2:45 pm 10/02/2018 https://gamep.org/event/nextgen-signature-event/2018-10-02/ Find out more and register at: https://bit.ly/2I8Hhhy	3 Southern Automotive Conference Southern Automotive Conference All day 10/03/2018-10/05/2018 https://gamep.org/event/southern-automotive-conference/2018-10-03/ Find out more and register at: https://bit.ly/2wjlmhS	4 Southern Automotive Conference Southern Automotive Conference All day 10/04/2018-10/05/2018 https://gamep.org/event/southern-automotive-conference/2018-10-03/ Find out more and register at: https://bit.ly/2wjlmhS	5 Southern Automotive Conference Southern Automotive Conference All day 10/05/2018-10/05/2018 https://gamep.org/event/southern-automotive-conference/2018-10-03/ Find out more and register at: https://bit.ly/2wjlmhS National Manufacturing Day National Manufacturing Day All day 10/05/2018 https://gamep.org/event/national-manufacturing-day/2018-10-05/ Manufacturers across the country and across the street use MFG Day as an opportunity to inspire and recruit the next generation of manufacturers. Find out more about events being held in Georgia: https://bit.ly/2DmJCGL	6
7	8	9	10	11 Macon MGM: Making Automation Part of Your Strategic Plan Macon MGM: Making Automation Part of Your Strategic Plan 9:30 am-1:00 pm 10/11/2018 https://gamep.org/event/iso9001-macon-2/2018-10-11/ Learn about the latest industrial robots available to manufacturers and how you can strategically prepare your facility, process, and people for automation. Speaker: Tom Sammon, GaMEP and Travis Langford, Universal Robots Price: $25 (light breakfast and lunch included) Location: Central Georgia Technical College in Macon Find out more and register at: https://bit.ly/2PXPOGS This event is part of the Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series that provides quarterly educational meetings that deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business. The Manufacturing Growth Educational Meetings are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.	12	13
14	15	16	17	18 Lean Office and Administration Lean Office and Administration 8:30 am-4:30 pm 10/18/2018 https://gamep.org/event/lean-office-and-administration/2018-10-18/ Make your office operate more efficiently. Gain a practical understanding of lean continuous improvement techniques and how they can enhance your company’s ability to compete. Find out more and register at: https://b.gatech.edu/2Nvxzf4	19	20
21	22 Contract Planning in the FAR Course Contract Planning in the FAR Course All day 10/22/2018-10/26/2018 https://gamep.org/event/federal-acquisition-regulation-far-fundamentals-2-2-2/2018-10-22/ Find out more and register at: https://b.gatech.edu/2MRjffz	23 Contract Planning in the FAR Course Contract Planning in the FAR Course All day 10/23/2018-10/26/2018 https://gamep.org/event/federal-acquisition-regulation-far-fundamentals-2-2-2/2018-10-22/ Find out more and register at: https://b.gatech.edu/2MRjffz	24 Contract Planning in the FAR Course Contract Planning in the FAR Course All day 10/24/2018-10/26/2018 https://gamep.org/event/federal-acquisition-regulation-far-fundamentals-2-2-2/2018-10-22/ Find out more and register at: https://b.gatech.edu/2MRjffz	25 Contract Planning in the FAR Course Contract Planning in the FAR Course All day 10/25/2018-10/26/2018 https://gamep.org/event/federal-acquisition-regulation-far-fundamentals-2-2-2/2018-10-22/ Find out more and register at: https://b.gatech.edu/2MRjffz	26 Contract Planning in the FAR Course Contract Planning in the FAR Course All day 10/26/2018-10/26/2018 https://gamep.org/event/federal-acquisition-regulation-far-fundamentals-2-2-2/2018-10-22/ Find out more and register at: https://b.gatech.edu/2MRjffz	27
28	29	30 Webinar: DOD Supplier Cybersecurity Requirements Webinar Webinar: DOD Supplier Cybersecurity Requirements Webinar 10:00 am-11:30 am 10/30/2018 https://gamep.org/event/dod-cybersecurity-webinar/2018-10-30/ It is imperative that all DOD suppliers meet the DOD requirement (standard 800-171) in order to supply the Department of Defense. By attending this 90-minute webinar you will be able to: Understand the basic requirements of the standard Learn what you need to do to meet those requirements Gain important steps to get you started Why is it important that you meet the DOD requirement? The next time your contract comes up for renewal, you will be asked if you meet this requirement. If you do not, your contract is at risk for renewal, resulting in a loss of business. The webinar is presented by GaMEP and partner Cytellix For more information and to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/777567320128382723	31	November	November	November

GaMEP Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series (MGM)

This quarterly educational event series delivers actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business and are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.

GaMEP Training Courses

GaMEP offers training courses for manufacturing leaders and team members on topics related to process improvement, quality, advanced technology, energy management, sustainability, and more. Courses are conducted throughout the year at our Atlanta campus as well as custom courses held at your location. We also offer a Manufacturing Leadership Certificate to educate new or rising leaders of a company or those needing a refresher in how to lead, support, and sustain continuous-improvement efforts across the entire manufacturing plant.

Partner Events

GaMEP supports our partners as they host events throughout the state to provide additional networking and educational opportunities for manufacturers.

Contract Planning in the FAR – October 22nd-26th in Atlanta