Don Hagen

Company: Affiliated Engineers, Inc.

Job title: National Director - Business Development & Advanced Manufacturing

Bio:

Don Hagen is National Director of Advanced Manufacturing at Affiliated Engineers, bringing over 25 years of experience in technical consulting and facilities development for complex projects worldwide. He specializes in strategic planning and managing large capital programs, supporting $100 million annual investments. Don has a strong track record of building global client relationships across advanced technology sectors, including pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, driving innovative solutions that meet critical project and business goals.

Seminars:

Integrating Design & Construction Expertise on Proactive Utility Planning into Site Selection to Accelerate Timelines & Avoid Costly Missteps 11:20 am

Assessing long-term utility availability and reliability up front to flag service limitations early, helping teams avoid costly redesigns  Estimating connection costs and capacity impacts during site selection for more accurate forecasting and smarter site comparisons Evaluating how improved coordination between the owner, contractors and designers for developing workaround strategies for constrained sites enables progress despite uncertainty around service…Read more

day: Conference Day One

Panel: Exploring Alternative Power Options & Natural Gas Integration to Minimize the Impact on the Grid & Ensure Reliable Power for West Coast Mega Projects 2:20 pm

Diversifying energy strategies to balance power sources across site operations, enabling more resilient performance amid utility delays and regional shortages Engaging engineers and architects early in energy planning to identify optimal integration points for diverse power sources, such as renewables, microgrids and onsite generation Incorporating natural gas systems for non-critical loads to reduce electrical demand…Read more

day: Conference Day One