RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference

October 9 - 10, 2019 | Rochester, NY Register

The largest remanufacturing conference in North America.

The RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference is the only event of its kind, connecting remanufacturers to the innovations, challenges, and opportunities that are shaping remanufacturing today. Panel discussions, keynote addresses, interactive short courses, and more give attendees access to expert knowledge from industry’s best innovative minds. Packed with opportunities for learning and networking, it’s where the people who are most passionate about remanufacturing meet and pave the way for the future.

2019

Disruptive Innovation

Disruptive mega trends and technologies are already impacting remanufacturing in complex ways, changing markets, products, and customers. The 2019 RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference will offer a chance to explore these shifts in depth. Attendees will learn about the possibilities disruptive technologies create and how they can be put to work on the factory floor.

Key Topics

Innovative Takeback

Learn how innovative processes, workforce development and technology are being used to improve performance and take take-back programs to the next level.

Industry 4.0 for Reman

Learn how these companies are making smart remanufacturing work with augmented reality, autonomous robots, big data and analytical tools, cloud computing, cyber-physical systems, the Industrial Internet-of-Things and integrated IT systems.

Workforce Strategies

Hear panelists describe the successes of their registered apprenticeship programs, their partnerships with community colleges, and successful outcomes for both employers and apprentices.

Circular Economy

From Aspiration to Implementation 62% of American companies now plan to move toward circularity. Another 16% already use circular economy principles. Hear from experts on what that means.

Advanced Technology Applications for Reman

With technologies constantly evolving, learn how these companies are continuously striving to supply more advanced and efficient products through new technology applications.

Innovative Business Models Employing Reman Products

Within the not too distant future the demand for reman products could double. This session features different perspectives, quick case studies, and Q&A on how these new business models are creating forces that will drive a new and exciting chapter for the remanufacturing industry.

Grow Your Business Through Innovative Partnerships

Panelists will share the innovation challenges each of them experienced, and how they joined forces with peer companies, universities, or Manufacturing USA Institutes to rapidly solve problems and train employees at a fraction of the cost.

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Pre-Conference Add-Ons Available

Add-Ons Available

Short Course: Determining the Environmental Benefits of Remanufacturing

9:00 am – 12:00 pm | October 8, 2019
Rochester Institute of Techology

This workshop will explain the methodologies that are used to assess the environmental benefits of remanufacturing, and provide case study examples that illustrate the analysis process.

Short Course: Condition Assessment for Reman

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | October 8, 2019
Rochester Institute of Techology

Pre-Conference Networking Dinner

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | October 8, 2019
Genesee Brew House

Network with other conference attendees before the conference begins. Enjoy a tour of the microbrewery at one of the nation’s oldest breweries. Includes dinner and drinks.

Why Attend?

If you work in remanufacturing, this conference is the perfect opportunity to grow your knowledge, meet fellow remanufacturers, and get up to speed on new trends affecting the industry. You’ll also be able to

learn about disruptive technologies from the innovators who are using them to revolutionize manufacturing, including five expert keynotes.
network with business leaders and engineers working across remanufacturing.
enroll in focused breakout sessions on topics like workforce strategies, advanced technology applications for remanufacturing, innovative takeback, and Industry. 4.0 for remanufacturing.
take advantage of two educational short courses before the conference begins.

“Great attendance from high ranking players and companies in remanufacturing.”

– 2018 Conference Attendee

Keynote Speakers

Philippe Colpron

Vice President, WABCO

As Vice President at WABCO and Global Business Leader for Fleet Solutions, Philippe Colpron is responsible for growing the organization’s holistic range of solutions and services for the commercial vehicle fleets ecosystem.

Siva Balakrishnan

General Manager – GoldSeal, GE Healthcare

Siva Balakrishnan is the General Manager for the GoldSeal Business in GE Healthcare. He also leads the eCommerce “go to market” strategy initiatives for Global Services for GE Healthcare.

Kevin Surace

CEO, Appvance.ai

Kevin is a leader and innovator, having been awarded 84 patents worldwide. He is CEO of Appvance.ai.

Vikram Vedantham

Sr. Manager – Business Strategy, Fusion 360 Platform

“Vik” Vedantham is a Senior Manager in Business Strategy and Marketing at Autodesk, responsible for directing the business and go-to-market strategy for various design and manufacturing solutions in Autodesk’s Fusion 360 platform.

Luke Kelly

Senior Vice President, adidas & International, Carbon, Inc.

Over the past four years Luke has helped Carbon develop its innovative hardware as a service business model, develop the business with adidas, and build a global organization that has presence in over a dozen countries.

Pricing

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RIC Members Save $150

on 2-Day Conference

through 9/9/19

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Groups of 4+ Save

$50/each on 2-Day Conference

and Short Courses

Non-Member

Member

Add On Options

Pre-Conference

Short Courses

$375/ea

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Determining the Environmental Benefits of Remanufacturing

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Condition Assessment for Remanufacturing

Pre-Conference

Networking Dinner

$75

All Access Pass

$1,570

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2 Keynote Speakers

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12 Track Sessions

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2 Networking Lunches

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Networking Reception and Dinner

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Pre-Conference Short Courses

Determining the Environmental Benefits of Remanufacturing

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Pre-Conference Short Courses

Condition Assessment for Remanufacturing

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