CEMA Engineering Conference

Network face-to-face, gain marketing insights, and build relationships within the Industry

CEMA’s 2020 Engineering Conference which is a Sunday through Tuesday schedule at the The LaPlaya Resort & Spa in Naples, FL.

This meeting consists of committees and sections that are responsible for preparing CEMA Standards that affect the conveyor industry.

WHEN: August 16-19, 2020

WHERE: The LaPlaya Resort & Spa, Naples, Florida

MEMBER REGISTRATION: Begins July 6, 2020

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If you are not a member and interested in attending this meeting, please contact CEMA.

The Engineering Conference Agenda

MONDAY, AUGUST 17th

12:00 PM

Board of Directors Meeting, Executive Session

Working lunch.

6:00 PM

Newcomers’ Welcome and Orientation

A summary of meeting and membership information as well as introduction to established members.
Presenter: Michael Hoehn, CEMA’s President

6:30 PM

Welcome Reception, Sponsored by: Automatic Systems, Inc.

Welcome Dinner
Welcome to Naples Grande Beach Resort! Join us for the welcoming reception and dinner. Socialize and network at your leisure.

SATURDAY, March 7th

6:30 AM

Full Breakfast

For all attendees, registered spouses/guests

7:00 AM

Meetings Committee, J. Heathman, Chair

7:30 AM

Concurrent Sessions

Government Affairs
Membership/Marketing Committee, C. Doyle, J. Swiger, Co-chairs

9:00 AM

Coffee Break, Sponsored by: ABB Motors & Mechanical, 4B Components, PEER Chain, and Senqcia Maxco, Ltd.

General Business Session

CEMA’s Keynote speaker will be Alan Beaulieu, Economist & Principal of ITR Economics, Speaker Sponsored by: NORD Drivesystems

12:00 PM

Networking Lunch

1:15 PM

Past Presidents Committee, Executive Session

Paul Ross, Chair

6:30 PM

Reception, Sponsored by: Lenze Americas
Dinner
Join us for a reception and dinner and entertainment. Socialize and network at your leisure.

SUNDAY, March 8th

8:00 AM

5K Fun Walk/Run, Sponsored by: Prab, Inc., Timken Drives, Webster Industries, Inc., Woodex Bearing Company

All CEMA attendees welcome, come network and play.

11:00 AM

Golf Tournament, Sponsored by: Honeywell Intelligrated, Syntron MH, Bonfiglioli, and Ralphs-Pugh
All CEMA attendees welcome, come network and play.

MONDAY, March 9th

7:00 AM

Full Breakfast

For all attendees, registered spouses/guests

7:30 AM

Concurrent Sessions
Conveyor Chain and Sprocket Section,D. Bogner, Chair
Joint Screw Conveyor/Bucket Elevator Section,T. Young, Chair

9:00 AM

Coffee Break, Sponsored by: Bryant Products, Screw Conveyor Corporation, Stober Drives, and Dematic

Joint Bulk/Unit Handling Sections, Speaker: TBD

10:30 AM

Concurrent Session
General Bulk Handling Section, J. Roseberry, Chair
Unit Handling Section, T. Thimmel Chair

6:00 PM

Annual Reception, Reception Sponsored by: Precision Pulley & Idler
Annual Dinner
CEMA’s traditional Annual meeting closer features reception, dinner and dancing. Meet CEMA’s new Officers and Directors.
Join us for Dancing and Entertainment.