Build an Agile, Efficient and Connected Workforce

October 13 - 15, 2026 | Westin North Shore, Chicago IL

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For manufacturers who refuse to use yesterday's tools

The Connected Worker Manufacturing Summit brings together leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT/OT, and Digital Manufacturing who are driving frontline digitization and connected worker initiatives.

Manufacturing leaders are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, resilience, and workforce performance while adapting to rapid technological change.

Join peers deploying connected worker technologies, scaling AI-enabled tools, and building the foundations for a more connected, efficient, and future-ready workforce.

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100+ inspirational speakers:

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More Connected Worker technologies
at your fingertips than anywhere else in the world
     
Join us to learn how to:

Build a Modern, Connected Workforce

Bridge the skills gap, preserve key knowledge and build a world class workforce through digital work instructions, tribal knowledge capture and AI guided assistance.

Optimize Maintenance & Asset Management 

Unlock the full potential of your assets with Connected Worker technology.  Adopt a dynamic, prescriptive approach to predict maintenance and prevent asset failures. 

Enable
Data-Driven Decision Making

Enhance data quality and governance for smarter, faster decision making. Redefine efficiency and agility through real-time analytics and AI-powered quality control - and finally close the gap between  insight and resolution. 

Unlock Next Generation Manufacturing Performance 

Mitigate rising costs and workforce shortages by implementing digital initiatives that deliver rapid time to value and directly align with key business objectives.

Augment the Frontline
with AI

Leverage AI to enhance frontline decision-making, reduce errors, and enable faster responses—and turn every worker into a force multiplier for productivity and quality.

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What our attendees say: 

A CIO Perspective: Why Playing it Safe is No Longer Enough for Manufacturing Leaders

"Operational excellence alone eventually stops differentiating you - stability simply becomes expected,"

Nicholas Colisto, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Avery Dennison shares his perspective on the evolving role of technology leadership and how AI-driven innovation can create sustainable business impact across the enterprise.

Find out more in this exclusive interview...

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Manufacturing Industries Attending Include:

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Automotive

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Industrial Equipment

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Consumer Goods

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Food & Beverage

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Chemicals

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Electronics & Semiconductors

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Building Materials

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Paper & Packaging

Sponsorship Opportunities

Our attendees are looking for solutions to help them develop the next frontier of digital manufacturing by empowering workers with technologies that close the skills gap, build supply chain resilience, improve plant efficiency, and reduce costs.
Hear why leading connected worker technology providers join the event each year to forge connections and build their reputation as a market -leader. Connect with the team and customize a sponsorship package that best aligns with your target prospects and sales and marketing objectives. 
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"Two of the most successful pilots that we are running right now is because we were introduced to those customers at this event" 
~ Detect Technologies

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Thanks to our Industry Partners

ARM Institute CESMII Chief Architect Network IndustryWeek Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation
The Connected Worker Chicago Audience
The Connected Worker Chicago Keynote Panel

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See who is taking the stage to share lessons learned and practical advice to transform the future of manufacturing!

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Can you help the manufacturing industry transform their frontline operations and build a connected workforce?

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In Partnership With:

IQPC Corporate

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