7:45 a.m. – Registration and Continental Breakfast
Check in, collect your badge, and begin networking with fellow attendees.
8:30 a.m. - Welcome
Kick off the day with opening remarks from Mary Ellen Grom, Executive Director, Global Marketing & Corporate Communications at AFL and Monika Zyke, Human Resources and Administration Manager at AFL
8:40 a.m. - WIM Association Overview
An introduction to the Women in Manufacturing Association, including its mission, programs, and impact supporting women across the manufacturing industry.
Presented by: Allison Grealis, President and Founder, Women in Manufacturing
9:00 a.m. - Industry Leader Keynote
Presented by: Lisa Gunton, SVP, CHRO at AFL
9:30 a.m. - Panel Discussion
Women Driving Change in Manufacturing: Leadership, Influence, and Impact
A dynamic discussion bringing together diverse perspectives from academia, industry, and recruitment, exploring how manufacturing is evolving and what’s driving change across the sector.
Panelists:
Sandra Grabowska, Phd hab eng, University Professor, Silesian University of Technology
Danuta Protasewicz, Regional Manager, Grafton Recruitment
Katarzyna Turbińska, Plant Manager, AFL Telecommunications
10:30 a.m. - Safety Message
10:45 a.m. - Transfer to AFL Plant
11:30 a.m. - AFL Plant Tours
Women Who Shape AFL Poland - True Stories
Meet inspiring stories of women working in AFL and learn about their experiences, roles, and career journeys.
13:00 p.m. - Transfer from AFL back to Cechownia
13:30 p.m. - Lunch & Networking
Enjoy lunch and networking along with a live robot demo at Cechownia.
14:30 p.m. - Closing Remarks and Meeting AdjournNote:
Facility tour participants must wear closed-toe, slip-resistant, flat shoes, ankle length pants, and be prepared to follow all safety, PPE, and manufacturing guidelines.
All interested individuals are welcome to register.
