John Hilbert
About John Hilbert
John Hilbert is the Director of Government Relations for the Copper Development Association, advocating for the US copper industry in front of Congress and Federal & State agencies. A 27-year veteran of Washington DC and Capitol Hill, John’s areas of focus include energy, environment, health & safety, defense, and federal appropriations for the metals and materials industry.
John began representing the copper industry in DC in 2003 and was instrumental in the creation of the CDA Government Affairs Committee (GAC) and the Copper Caucus. He has a BA in business from The Ohio State University and a JD from Washington & Lee University.
Dan Markham
About Dan Markham
Dan joined Metal Center News in 2005 as a senior editor and is currently the editor-in-chief. Previously he was a long-time writer and reporter, working 12 years at three Indiana newspapers. He also spent four years as a freelancer, writing for newspapers, magazines and books.
James Soto
About James Soto
James Soto is rising in the ranks of top keynote speakers at industrial-focused marketing, trade and technology events in North America. He actively keynotes conferences, summits, national network and corporate events and is also available to speak to teams and leaders.
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A fun and engaging speaker, James covers an extensive portfolio of topics from business leadership and digital transformation to disruptive technologies, B2B content and social media trends, and the evolution of industrial buyers across the supply chain. James does not believe in canned speeches or sales pitches in educational wrappers. He tailors each topic to the level necessary to inform and inspire every audience.
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As Founder and CEO of INDUSTRIAL, a fast-growing, Inc. 5000 industrial marketing and innovation agency, James dives into how generational, market force, technology, and culture affects specific industries. He helps attendees discover what’s most important now, providing tangible impact and value throughout. His fun and inspirational approach leaves audiences feeling better off than he found them and well-informed.