Plug and Play Neocity Nights! The Future of Advanced Manufacturing
Join us for an evening of innovation, insight, and networking at NeoCity, hosted in partnership with Osceola County and Plug and Play, as we bring together leaders from advanced manufacturing, technology, entrepreneurship, and the Central Florida innovation ecosystem for a timely conversation on the future of manufacturing.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, manufacturer, investor, researcher, student, or simply interested in the future of technology and industry, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, connect with the region's innovation community, and discover how advanced manufacturing is shaping the future of Central Florida.
Our featured conversation, The Future of Advanced Manufacturing: Connecting Innovation to Industry, will explore the trends shaping the manufacturing landscape, the challenges and opportunities facing manufacturers today, and how emerging technologies and startups can help address real-world industry needs. Attendees will gain insight into what manufacturers are looking for, how startups can better engage with industry, and where Central Florida has an opportunity to lead.
Agenda:
4:00pm - 4:30pm: Check In + Networking
4:30pm - 4:40pm: Welcome remarks
4:40pm - 5:15pm: Panel & Q&A
5:15pm - 5:25pm: Startup Pitches
5:25pm - 6:00pm: Networking + Close
***Drinks and light bites provided***
Speakers:
Candy Cole, Executive Director, Manufacturers Association of Central Florida (MACF) | Central Florida Hub Director, FloridaMakes
Kenneth Mouradian, Director, Orlando U.S. Export Assistance Center, US Department of Commerce
Tom Harrington, Managing Partner, T. Harrington Ventures
Startups:
Soarce (One of our portfolio companies!) extracts nanocellulose from brown seaweed to make high-performance, sustainable composite materials (stronger and lighter than steel, biodegradable) for industries like defense, EVs, and composites.
Precision Periodic is a nanotech startup whose Nano Beads™ sorbent media selectively extracts, refines, and enriches critical materials (from rare earths and battery metals to lithium-6/7 isotopes for fusion and nuclear) with zero water and zero waste.