Presenting sponsors for the day
12:00 PM Event 1
Lunch & Learn: Industrial Innovation
A midday conversation with MxD leadership on industrial innovation and what it means for Gulf Coast manufacturers, founders, and partners.
Berardino BarattaCEO, MxDLeads MxD's work on digital readiness, cybersecurity, and workforce development across U.S. manufacturing. Previously CEO of Potentia Analytics and a General Manager at Freescale Semiconductor.
Tony PapkeVP, Industry Engagement, MxDDrives partner engagement and business development at MxD, bringing 15+ years in the medical device industry across engineering, operations, and strategy.
- Focus: industrial innovation
- Q&A with the MxD team
- Lunch catered by Greer's St. Louis St. Market
- DateThursday, November 5, 2026
- Time12:00 – 1:30 PMCentral Time
- WhereInnovation Portal358 St. Louis St., Mobile, AL 36602Get directions
- RSVPOnline RSVP formby Monday, October 26
4:30 PM Event 2
Happy Hour with MxD
Close out the day with a happy hour featuring MxD. Come meet the MxD team and connect with manufacturers, founders, technologists, and economic development partners from across the Gulf Coast.
- Hear from MxD on digital manufacturing and industrial cybersecurity
- Network with regional manufacturers, startups, and partners
- Drinks, conversation, and new connections
Happy Hour sponsored by
- DateThursday, November 5, 2026
- Time4:30 – 6:30 PMCentral Time
- WhereInnovation Portal358 St. Louis St., Mobile, AL 36602Get directions
- RSVPOnline RSVP formby Monday, October 26
Save your seat
One short form covers both events. Pick the Lunch & Learn, the Happy Hour, or both. It takes about a minute.