State of the Region Conference

The State of the Region Conference is the premier economic development gathering in Northwest Ohio. The conference brings elected officials, economic developers, business leaders, and other regional stakeholders together to discuss issues critical to the future vitality of our region and its people.

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7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Check-in & Networking Breakfast

8:00–8:20 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:20–9:00 a.m.
State of the Region Address
Dr. Nichole Fifer | Director of the BGSU Center for Regional Development

9:00–9:40 a.m.
Keynote Address: Workforce Innovation, Advanced Manufacturing, and AI
Dr. Donna M. Ennis | Associate Vice President, Community-based Engagement; Co-Director, Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM); Operator Representative, Georgia MBDA Business Center and SE MBDA Business Growth Hub

9:40–10:00 a.m.
Networking Break

10:00–10:40 a.m.
Regional Partnership Spotlight: Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium 

11:10 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Workforce Innovation in Northwest Ohio

12:00 p.m.
Main Conference Closing

12:00–12:15 p.m.
Networking & Room Transition

12:15–2:00 p.m.
Lunch & Engagement Session
Multipurpose Room 228 BTSU