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GAME Change Summit #5

September 17, 2025

Lexmark International
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, Kentucky

Join us for a milestone event driving the future of circular economy innovation in U.S. manufacturing.

This full-day summit convenes GAME Change leadership, national experts and regional partners for a day of insights, strategy and collaboration. Attendees will also get an exclusive preview of the first Technology and Talent Scale Center (TTSC) site, which is poised to shape the next phase of advanced manufacturing.

Explore the full agenda and be part of the movement.

*We have reached capacity for this year’s Summit.

SUMMIT REGISTRATION IS CLOSED*
AGENDA

SPEAKERS

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Ryan Bradley

Senior Manager, Sustainability Science and Innovation
Amazon Web Services
Caitlin D'Onofrio

Caitlin D'Onofrio

Senior Manager, Sustainability Standards Program
UL Standards & Engagement
Caitlin D’Onofrio is the Senior Manager of the Sustainability Standards Program, at UL Standards & Engagement, where she leads efforts to advance sustainability standards. She oversees areas focused on circular economy, battery repurposing, climate resilience & adaptation and sustainability of various products, including mobile phones, electronics and packaging. Caitlin also collaborates with industry experts to build and expand the UL Standards Sustainability Portfolio.
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Deborah Dull

Senior Advisor, Circularity
GAME Change
Founder
Circular Supply Chain Network
Deborah Dull is founder of the Circular Supply Chain Network and Managing Partner at Trillium Digital Services. She’s the author of two books on circular and sustainable supply chains, with a third released in June. Her background includes roles at Zero100, GE Digital, the Gates Foundation, Genpact and Microsoft, with expertise in AI-driven innovation, analytics and responsible supply chains. A frequent speaker, her work is widely published in the industry.
Amanda Fisher

Amanda Fisher

Business Development Manager, Product Sustainability
UL Solutions
Amanda Fisher brings over 20 years of experience in product certification, with a focus on water, plumbing and sustainability services. As North American Business Development Manager for Product Sustainability at UL Solutions, she supports programs including circularity and life cycle analysis (LCA). She collaborates with manufacturers, regulators, designers and trade groups to shape circularity and carbon offerings aligned with industry needs.

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Lexington Mayor’s Office
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Buddhika Hapuwatte

Associate Senior Research Fellow, Systems Integration Division
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
Dr. Buddhika Hapuwatte is an Associate Senior Research Fellow at the Systems Integration Division of the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) and the University of Maryland. He is the technical lead for ASTM E3461-25, the first consensus-based international standard guide for circular product design. His extensive research covers sustainable design and production planning for multi-generation products, impact measurement metrics and systems optimization. Currently, he focuses on the value retention and recovery of semiconductor-based products and critical materials.
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Gerald Jackson

Vice President, Cloud Supply Chain Solutions Strategy
Oracle 
Gerald is Vice President of Cloud Supply Chain Solutions Strategy at Oracle, where he helps enterprises optimize and future-proof their supply chains. With 27 years of leadership experience at Accenture, Microsoft, Google, and GE, he has spearheaded more than 150 initiatives, managed $500M in digital investments, and enhanced operations in over 100 countries. A recognized thought leader, Gerald advises universities, industry groups, and global organizations including RPI, Western Washington, UW Bothell, CSCN, and ASCM. He holds degrees from RPI and Howard University and is pursuing a DBA at Hult International Business School.
Douglas Kent

Douglas J. Kent

Executive Vice President for Corporate & Strategic Alliances
Association of Supply Chain Management 
Douglas J. Kent is executive vice president of corporate & strategic alliances at ASCM, where he leads global partnerships, corporate client engagement, and strategic collaborations. With over 35 years of experience, he specializes in SCOR®-based transformations, supply chain strategy, planning, and risk optimization. A certified SCOR® master instructor, he has led global workshops and transformation programs across multinational organizations.

Brijesh Krishnan

Director, Environmental Sustainability & Compliance Strategy
Cummins Inc.

Ian McClure

Chief Executive Officer
GAME Change
 
Ian McClure is the Chief Executive Officer and PI for GAME Change and Vice President for Innovation at UK HealthCare and Associate Vice President, Innovation and Economic Impact at University of Kentucky. He leads efforts to translate UK discoveries for the public good, seek equitable returns on UK IP, enhance UK’s investments in innovation, catalyze a culture and capacity for entrepreneurship and expand industry and other collaborative research partnerships.
Secretary Jeff Noel

Secretary Jeff Noel

Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
 Jeff Noel has served as Secretary of the KY Cabinet for Economic Development since June 2022. He previously served as Whirlpool’s corporate VP of communications and public affairs, reporting to the chairman and CEO, serving on the company’s global leadership team, a position he held for 18 years. He also served as president and managing director of Harbor Shores, a 525-acre, $700 million planned community redevelopment project. Jeff was vice chairman of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for Governors Granholm, Snyder and Whitmer, and spent time in economic development for KY Governors Wilkinson and Jones. 
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Frank Palumbo

Senior Technical Staff Member
Lexmark, a subsidiary of Xerox Corporation
Frank Palumbo is a Senior Technical Staff Member at Lexmark International Inc., with over 30 years of experience in product development and technical leadership. He has played a pivotal role in shaping the mechanical systems architecture for Lexmark’s color product portfolio, contributing to the commercialization of 17 laser printer engines and the rollout of multiple business tools. Frank joined Lexmark in 1995 and has since led cross-functional teams focused on innovation, sustainability, and strategic alignment. He chairs Lexmark’s Low-Energy Cross-Functional Team, co-leads the Portfolio Enablement CFT and actively participates in several other technical initiatives. 
Connie Prostko-Bell

Connie Prostko-Bell

Principal, Sustainability and Resilience
Connie Prostko-Bell is Principal of Sustainability and Resilience, with a career spanning research, government, and the private sector. She began working on nature-based solutions in the Rocky Mountain West, then joined NOAA to track global greenhouse gases. Today, she helps integrate sustainable practices into business strategies, driven by her belief that prosperity and sustainability go hand in hand — and that circularity represents the next industrial revolution.
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Buddy Schoch

General Manager
FIVES Machine Tool Services and Solutions
Buddy Schoch brings over 25 years of manufacturing experience with a focus on aftermarket. As part of the Americas aftermarket team within Fives’ High Precision Machines division, he is responsible for leading the lifecycle support of the installed base and engagement with the NA training academy which has a major focus on workforce development. In addition, he oversees the strategic partnership network which brings a diverse set of experiences that fosters collaborative approaches in addressing a broad spectrum of industrial challenges.

Vivian Tai

Director of Innovation
GS1 US
Vivian Tai is the Director of Innovation at GS1 US, leading the exploration on Circular Economy and Sustainability. She researches, incubates, and pilots emerging technology solutions that have mass market adoption potential in the next 2 – 10 years, ensuring the relevance of standards. As a passionate advocate for standards, circularity, and sustainability, she believes that the power of globally unique identification will help enable more resilient and interoperable supply chains.

Michelle Tulac

Senior Partnerships & Project Manager
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Michelle Tulac brings the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s mission to life in North America. She’s a systems thinker with a background in anthropology, life sciences and design. She activates and develops meaningful partnerships and projects that demonstrate circular solutions across a range of industries. Prior to joining the Foundation, Michelle worked at the global design and innovation company IDEO.

HOTEL OPTIONS:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream (3 miles)
Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa (2 miles)
More hotels are available around the area.