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Friday Schedule

*Schedules Subject to Change*
Friday, February 7, 2024

Memorial Union

9:00 am

Check-In

Start checking in at 9am outside of Tripp Commons on the second floor of Memorial Union. 

10:00 am

Welcome & Kickoff

We'll officially start the conference at 10am in Tripp Commons in Memorial Union.

10:15 am

Networking Activity

Let's get to know each other. 12+ different colleges, all with Industrial & Systems Engineering backgrounds. Ready? Go!

10:45 am

Dave Klante:

From Engineer to Executive

Dave’s discussion will highlight his career journey and experiences.  Starting as an entry level engineer in the corporate work world, to a succession of managerial and staff level positions, through to executive leadership positions in manufacturing, supply chain and engineering.    Dave’s experience includes work with National Can Corporation (now Rexam), Baxter, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), Miller Brewing Company (now MolsonCoors), McCain Foods, and DKE Consulting.

   
Dave will share his learnings and thoughts on a career spanning 40 years on how a degree in Industrial Engineering helped influence how he approached his work and career, and his perspective on the future of Industrial Engineering.

11:30 am

Lunch

Maybe with a little extra Wisconsin twist?

12:30 pm

Site Visits

You'll have the opportunity to get a tour of a company in the Greater Madison Area.

3:15 pm

The Bold Look of Kohler

A Wisconsin-born, world-class company,. We're proud to partner with Kohler for the 2025 IISE Conference!

4:00 pm

Design Challenge

How do you figure out how to dispatch ambulances? What do you do if there are no ambulances?

Saturday Schedule

Saturday, February 8, 2024

Union South

9:00 am

Welcome

Additionally, there will be optional tours of the Engineering Campus from Engineering Tour Guides

9:30 am

Paper Competition

All attendees are encouraged to compete.

Click here for more information.

11:00 am

Corporate Breakouts

Each attendee will be able to hear from and network with our industry partners.

12:30 pm

Lunch

The conference hosts might be Badgers, but we promise  there will be no acorns or earthworms.

1:15 pm

Michelle Ranavat Keynote

Industrial engineer turned makeup mogul.

Read her bio by clicking here.

2:30 pm

Group Photo

Pics or it didn't happen?

3:00 pm

IISE Cream Social

We might be the only chapter that calls it "Ice-ey" but that's what makes this pun work.

3:45 pm

Case Study Competition

Come up with the best solution! Your solution will be judged by faculty and industry professionals.

5:30 pm

Dinner Banquet

Celebrate the end of two days of learning and networking! There will be awards and final speeches.

7:15 pm

IISE Business Meeting

For all presidents and vice presidents, there will be a post-conference business meeting.

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