The 4th Annual Connected Worker: Manufacturing Summit returns for behind-closed-doors event on what’s really working (and what isn't) when it comes to automation, digital workforce tools, and frontline transformation.

Taking place in Chicago at the Hilton Chicago - Oak Brook Hills Resort on October 14-16, leaders from FUJIFILM, ADM, Mondelez International, Bimbo Bakeries USA, The Hershey Company, Kraft Heinz, Cooper Standard and more, will share how to achieve the next frontier of digital manufacturing by empowering workers with technologies that bridge the skills gap, drive plant efficiency, and deliver bottom-line results.

The Event Guide details the 75+ manufacturing expert speaker faculty and keynote headliners, session details and formats, details of the MxD Site Tour, and more.

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The 4th Annual Connected Worker: Manufacturing Summit returns to the Hilton Chicago - Oak Brook Hills Resort on October 14–16—and with it, a unique opportunity to place your brand at the center of crucial conversations.

Hear from industry leaders at FUJIFILM, ADM, Mondelez International, Bimbo Bakeries USA, The Hershey Company, Kraft Heinz, Cooper Standard, and many more as they share how they are advancing the next frontier of digital manufacturing.

The 2025 Event Guide offers a comprehensive look at what’s in store—featuring 75+ expert speakers, keynote headliners, and brand-new session formats. You’ll also find details on the exclusive MxD Site Tour, and a showcase of the technologies and organizations shaping the future of connected work. From transformative workforce solutions to cutting-edge shop floor tech, this year’s summit provides an unparalleled platform for technology providers, solution partners, and innovators to connect with manufacturing’s most forward-thinking brands.

Spot a session that you’d like to get involved with? Get in touch today to lead the conversation in Chicago this fall.