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Peter ZeihanA geopolitical strategist who has lived in the world of international affairs throughout his career. He launched his own firm, Zeihan on Geopolitics, in 2012.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22ND

6.30-8.30 pm Welcome Reception

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23RD

8.00-8.50 am Breakfast & Registration

8:30-8:45 am Opening Presentation Congressman Dan KildeeMichigan’s Fifth District

8:55-9:00 am Welcome Adam GreggLieutenant Governor of Iowa

9.00-10.30 am State of the StatesA candid look at America’s economic landscapeHow does the Midwest stack up in overall economic competitiveness? How do the states and the top metro areas measure up in fiscal health and well-being? Hear from leading geopolitical and business experts about their predictions for the future.Sponsored by Alliant Energy

KEYNOTE SPEAKER & PANELISTPeter Zeihan CONFIRMEDAuthor The Accidental Superpower

MODERATORRon Starner CONFIRMEDSenior Vice President Conway Inc.

PANELISTSLeila Aridi Afas CONFIRMEDDirector International Public Policy Toyota Chris Magill CONFIRMEDEconomic Development Director Ice Miller LLPJay Steinmetz CONFIRMEDCEO Barcoding, Inc.

10.30-11.00 am Book SigningMeet with Peter Zeihan and snag an autographed copy of his book!Sponsored by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

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Rebecca RyanShe is a futurist and an economist...and hilarious. Some folks call her a “human spark plug.” But don’t take our word for it...

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309

David QuickSpeaker, executive coach, Vistage Chair, Culture Index Licensee. Committed to helping “bulls”, business leaders.

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11.00-12.30 pm Incubating Tomorrow Creating a start-up and innovation hubSponsored by Grinnell College

KEYNOTE & MODERATORDane Stangler CONFIRMEDHead of Policy Startup Genome

PANELISTSLauren Thompson Miller CONFIRMEDCEO & Co-Founder Aidant BrandsJessica Johnson CONFIRMEDEconomic Development & Global Innovation StrategistBlue J Group KP Reddy CONFIRMEDCoFounder The CombineUmeshkumar Vekaria CONFIRMEDCEO BlueOrb Solutions, LLC

12.30-1.45 pm LunchSponsored by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

1.45-3.15 pm Talent Acquisition & RetentionWhat does it take to develop tomorrow’s workforce? How involved should government be in creating specialized workforce development programs, and what are some of the most effective out there? Once trained, how do companies and regions ensure they retain top talent?

KEY NOTE & MODERATORDavid Quick CONFIRMEDCEO Helping Bulls Thrive In China Shops

PANELISTSCarine Clark CONFIRMEDPresident & CEO Banyan Treena Diebolt CONFIRMEDSenior Director, Global Talent Attraction IndeedErika Nielsen CONFIRMEDDirector, Global Government Affairs BorgWarnerRowena Crosbie CONFIRMEDPresident Tero International, Inc. Rob Denson CONFIRMEDPresident Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)

October 22 -24 , 2 0 17



3.15-3.30 pm “State of the (Millennial) Union”

The differences between the generations - tech savvy to tech reliant - and how smart cities will enable innovation. Enabling “significance” in the workplace - how to give millennials what they want. Engagement doesn’t end at 5pm. Why communities matter and we need to build them!

SPEAKER Vik Bangia CONFIRMEDCEO Verum Consulting, LLC

3.30-3.45 pm Networking Break

3.45-5.00 pm Smart CitiesMajor shifts in technology, communication, economies and environments are driving the development of our major cities in ways that we have never seen before. How do we keep up with our rapidly transforming communities in this age of disruption? Also, how do we, as drivers of economic development, create smart cities and intelligent communities and leverage their unique brand to attract and retain investment and talent?

KEYNOTE & PANELISTF. Mark Modzelewski CONFIRMEDSenior Advisor & Chief of Staff Treeline

MODERATORJohn Jung CONFIRMEDChairman & Co-Founder Intelligent Community Forum

PANELISTS Lacy Beasley CONFIRMEDPresident & COO Retail StrategiesFrank Cuevas CONFIRMEDVP, Real Estate Strategy & Operations IBMSean Garretson CONFIRMEDPresident Pegasus Planning & Development, LLC

6.00-8.00 pm Networking Reception

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Sponsoring Networking Reception at the Iowa Culinary Institute with Micro-Concert by World Renowned Opera Singer, Simon Estes.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH

8.00-9.00 am Breakfast & RegistrationSponsored by Newton Development Corporation

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October 22 -24 , 2 0 17



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9.00-10.30 am Rise of the RobotsHow innovation and new technologies are driving the future of manufacturing.

KEYNOTE & MODERATORRebecca Ryan CONFIRMEDFuturist & Economist

PANELISTSBrett A. Knittle CONFIRMEDSpecialist-Advanced Manufacturing Engineering -Automation Hill-RomSonny Kirkley CONFIRMEDPresident New Wisdom, LLCJose Gaztambide CONFIRMEDVP of Strategy & Finance Interapt

10.30-11.00 am Book SigningAndrea Olson author of “No Disruptions: The New Future For Mid-Market Manufacturing”, educates and inspires manufacturing leaders on how to differentiate their organization and increase profitability by applying the fundamentals of marketing, technology and communication operations strategies

11.00-12.30 pm Reshoring AmericaWill the trend continue? Which industries are most likely to grow as manufacturing returns to the Heartland? Which regions will benefit most?Sponsored by Iowa Area Development Group

KEYNOTE & PANELISTAndrea Olson CONFIRMEDCEO & Founder Prag’madik

MODERATORWade Goodsell CONFIRMEDConsulting & Incentives Program Director Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP

PANELISTS Ingrid Miller CONFIRMEDCOO Rural Sourcing Inc.Bob Westover CONFIRMEDSenior Vice President Cresa ChicagoChristopher Wild CONFIRMEDGlobal Corporate Real Estate ManagerEvoqua Water Technologies LLC


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October 22 -24 , 2 0 17



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12.30-2.00 pm Lunch

2.00-3:00 pm Cocktails & ConsultantsThe consultant roundtables tend to be the best attended at any economic development event, as real site consultants with real projects share their expertise on how ED Agencies succeed in getting their attention, and how they fail. This year we’re taking it a bit further, combining this prestigious panel with a cocktail reception, so you can network with the nation’s leading consultants instead of a standard Q&A, a first of its kind event!

MODERATORSteve Weitzner CONFIRMEDPresident Silverlode Consulting

PANELISTS Lindsey Cannon CONFIRMEDConsultant McCallum Sweeney Derrick Mashore CONFIRMEDSenior Vice President CBREGeorge Pretty CONFIRMEDPartner Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLPJeff Troan CONFIRMEDRetired Director of Real Estate and Economic DevelopmentLockheed Martin Corporation


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