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2027 Annual Meeting Sessions

Golf Tournament: FOR YOUR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY - selection here DOES NOT register you!

Monday, March 22: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Summary
A separate link to register for the Golf Tournament will be included in your confirmation.

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, March 22: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

First Time Attendees

Monday, March 22: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Summary
For first-time attendees and their assigned mentors, a chance to learn a bit about CEMA and be welcomed to the Annual Meeting.

Welcome Reception

Monday, March 22: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Summary
(All members and their registered guests are welcome) A relaxing night of reuniting with old friends and making new ones. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms! ⭐Reception sponsored by:

Welcome Dinner

Monday, March 22: 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday Breakfast

Tuesday, March 23: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Summary
(All members and their registered guests welcome)
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Conveyor Systems Integrators Meeting

Tuesday, March 23: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Summary
(All member representatives welcome) | Chair: Bryan Gauger, Cisco-Eagle; Vice Chair: Jason Waymer, Design Fabricators & Integrators
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Joint Screw Conveyor / Bucket Elevator Section Meeting

Tuesday, March 23: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Summary
(All member representatives welcome) | Chair: Craig Abraham, Screw Conveyor Corporation; Vice Chair: Jeff Weaver, Martin Sprocket & Gear
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General Business Session 1 – New Member Presentations, Reports

Tuesday, March 23: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Summary
(All member representatives welcome) ⭐Sponsored by:
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Meetings Committee /Membership /Marketing

Tuesday, March 23: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Summary
(All member representatives welcome)

Chain & Sprocket Session

Tuesday, March 23: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Summary
(All members and their registered guests welcome)

CEMA Gives Back

Tuesday, March 23: 12:30PM - 2:00PM

Summary
Network Volunteer Activity
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Workshop - John Lakefish

Tuesday, March 23: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Speakers
  • Jon Lakefish
    Jon Lakefish is an award-winning marketing and branding expert with over 20 years of experience helping brands not only find their voice but use it to authentically connect with their audiences. As the founder of Lakefish Group, Jon leads a team that specializes in leveraging the power of AI and data to develop innovative branding strategies that drive engagement, elevate brand presence, and deliver real-world results
Summary
Jon Lakefish is back! Join him for hands-on learning about the most relevant, actionable AI tools.

Women of CEMA Meet Up

Tuesday, March 23: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Summary
Meeting of the Women of CEMA, an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion and networking with other women in the conveyor equipment industry.

Game Night Reception

Tuesday, March 23: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Speakers
  • The Experience
    Imagine 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' colliding with the Game Show Network and crashing a DJ-led dance party. The Experience is is a high-energy variety game show, an interactive entertainment event.
Summary
(All members and their registered guests are welcome) ⭐ Reception sponsored by:

Game Night Dinner

Tuesday, March 23: 7:15 PM - 10:30 PM

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Wednesday Breakfast

Wednesday, March 24: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Summary
(All members and their registered guests are welcome)

Guest Excursion TBD

Wednesday, March 24: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Summary
OPTIONAL - Additional $ cost to participate
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Bulk Handling Section Meeting

Wednesday, March 24: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Summary
(All member representatives welcome) ⭐Sponsored by:
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Unit Handling Section Meeting

Wednesday, March 24: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Summary
(All member representatives welcome) ⭐Sponsored by:
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General Business Session: Presentation & Panel with Alex Chausovsky

Wednesday, March 24: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Speakers
  • Alex Chausovsky - Economic & Labor Conditions Update
    Alex Chausovsky, President & CEO of 3DM Consulting, is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than two decades of expertise across subjects including economics, manufacturing, automation, advanced technology trends, and business-cycle analysis. For small businesses, trade associations, and Fortune 500 companies across a spectrum of industries, he is the go-to source of industry data and insights for business owners and leaders. Alex’s analysis has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, on the BBC, and on NPR, and he is a Top Voice on LinkedIn. ⭐Keynote sponsored by Dodge Industrial⭐
Summary
(All registered members and their guests are welcome) Alex's presentations are always a highlight of the Annual Meeting; his address will be followed by a Panel Discussion.
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Networking Luncheon

Wednesday, March 24: 12:30 PM – 1:30PM

Summary
(All members and their registered guests welcome) A delicious buffet and a chance to learn more about some of CEMA's newest members.
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Government Affairs Committee

Wednesday, March 24: 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM

Summary
(All member representatives welcome) | Chair: Tamara Thimmel, BEHAbelt USA
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Past Presidents' Meeting (Executive Session)

Wednesday, March 24: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Summary
(Executive Session)
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Young Professionals Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 24: 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Summary
(All member representatives 45 and under are welcome to attend) | Chair: Tamara Thimmel, Behabelt USA; Vice Chair: Nick DeQuardo, OMCO SUMO

Final Reception

Wednesday, March 24: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Summary
⭐ Reception sponsored by
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Annual Awards Reception and Dinner

Wednesday, March 24: 6:45 PM - 11:00 PM

Summary
(All members and their registered guests are welcome) | ⭐ Sponsored by:
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Closing Board of Directors Meeting (Executive Session)

Thursday, March 25: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Summary
(Executive Session)
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