DRIVING THE GROWTH OF GEORGIA'S AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY ®

GAMA - 2nd Annual Southern Technology

and AI Summit

on February 5-6, 2025

Douglasville, Georgia

January 13, 2025

 
 

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

 

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Our program will feature the following all-star speakers with more to be announced soon:

Davis Woodruff

Speaker, Consultant and Author of "Numbers to People: Making the Leap From Technical Expert to Successful Leader", "Taking Care of the Basics: 101 Success Factors for Managers", and "Energy Management Made Simple"

President

Management Methods, Inc.

Dr. Bjorn Birgisson

Georgia Power E-Mobility Distinguished Professor;

Chair, School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering;

Executive Director, The Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM);

International Fellow, Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences;

Fellow in ASCE;

Fellow in EMI;

Specialty Editor-in-Chief, Frontiers in Built Environment – Construction Materials;

Section Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Buildings;

Associate Editor, Journal of Road Engineering

University of Georgia

Gabrielle (Gaby) Pierre

Strategic Programs Lead/Advisor, Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM);

Senior Research Fellow/Faculty, Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems

University of Georgia

Owen Kavanagh

Founder/CEO of the AI Training and Consulting Firm,

Kavanagh Solutions

Michael Chanin

CEO and Founder

Cherry Street Energy

Rick Walker

Intellectual Property and Trade Association Attorney;

Founder, President & CEO

GAMA


Terry Onica

Director, Automotive

QAD




Sebastian Fischer

Senior Counsel, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Constangy

Mickey Desai

Podcast Producer, Director, Editor;

Podcast Producer & Host

The Thing About Cars

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PLEASE JOIN US for GAMA's 2nd Annual Southern Technology and AI Summit in Douglasville, Georgia.


Programming is expected to include:


World-class keynote speakers and experts who will provide key insights as to eMobility, AI, Quality and Safety Requirements, Supply Chain Optimization, Reducing Emissions and Controlling Energy Costs, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, and more.


Plus Exhibitor Showcase (February 5 and 6), Live Podcast Recording, CARapalooza®, and more.

The meeting's overall schedule (subject to change) is expected to include:


Wednesday, February 5, 2024 - 1:00pm - 6:00pm

  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Exhibitor Check-in and Set-Up. Registration open for all.
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm - Exhibitor Showcase. Live Podcast Recording featuring Mickey Desai, Podcast Producer, Director, Editor
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Reception for all Registrants


Thursday, February 6, 2024 - 7:30am - 3:00pm

  • 7:30am - 9:00am - Continental Breakfast, Exhibitor Showcase, and Networking
  • 9:00am - Meeting begins with Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • 9:10am - 12noon - Morning Presentations include the following world-class speakers - please also see speaker info above:
  • Davis Woodruff, President, Management Methods - "What You Need to Know About Recent Quality and Safety Requirements"
  • Dr. Bjorn Birgisson, Professor, University of Georgia, and Gaby Pierre, Strategic Programs Lead/Advisor, University of Georgia - "GNEM: A Way Forward (Georgia Network for Electric Mobility)"
  • Owen Kavanagh, Founder and CEO, Kavanagh Solutions - "Helping You Understand and Use AI - Don't Be Left Behind"
  • Sebastian Fischer, Senior Counsel, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Constangy - "Working Privacy: Privacy and Data Security in the Workplace"


  • 12noon - 1:00pm - Lunch and Networking - Exhibitor Showcase open
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Afternoon Presentations include the following world-class speakers - please also see speaker info above:
  • Terry Onica, Director, Automotive, QAD - "Unlock the Hidden Potential of Supply Chain Optimization Within Your Operations - in 45 minutes!"
  • Michael Chanin, CEO and Founder, Cherry Street Energy - "Learn the Simple Solution Manufacturers Are Using to Reduce Emissions and Control Energy Costs"
  • More to be announced
  • 2:55pm - CARapalooza "Name That Part" Contest and Prize Drawing
  • 3:00pm - Meeting Adjourned


Location:

Douglasville Conference Center

6700 Church Street

Douglasville, GA 30134


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Registration Fee - Includes Reception (February 5), and Continental Breakfast and Lunch (February 6).


GAMA Members - $195.00


Non-Members of GAMA - $245.00


Registration closes January 31, 2025 at 4:00pm ET.


We invite you to become a member of GAMA to enjoy the lower member rate for this and future meetings.


EXHIBITORS


We are now inviting a select group of Exhibitors. The total number of Exhibitor Tables is limited. In the past, we have had an overwhelming response and interest in exhibiting. If you want to be considered, please contact Rick Walker at rwalker@GAMA-Georgia.org.



SPONSORSHIPS


SPONSORSHIP Opportunities, including Meeting Sponsors and other Sponsorships will be available. Please contact rwalker@GAMA-Georgia.org to secure your spot now.



 
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