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"Participating in the Connected Worker Exchange was an invaluable experience. The opportunity to share insights with peers, learn from other leaders, and expand my network was incredibly beneficial. The focused sessions and one-on-one meetings provided a unique platform to discuss challenges and opportunities surrounding the connected workforce."
Bunge

Why The Connected Worker Exchange?

As factories get smarter, the role of the workforce is evolving just as rapidly. What was once a plant floor driven by manual processes is now an ecosystem powered by interconnected devices, digital twins, advanced analytics, and AI. In this era of increasing operational complexity and a widening skills gap, investing in connected worker technologies is not just important—it's mission critical.

The Connected Worker Exchange offers senior manufacturing executives a unique, invitation-only opportunity to engage with peers at the forefront of this transformation. This intimate event is designed specifically for decision-makers who are looking to future-proof their workforce strategies, accelerate digital adoption, and unlock the full potential of connected worker solutions.

What makes The Connected Worker Exchange Unique?

The first thing to know is that this is not just a conference.
Exchanges are unique, invitation-only events driven by pre-scheduled business meetings between pre-qualified solution providers and senior executives that are mutually interested in doing business together. Thought-provoking conference sessions, interactive think tanks and innovative networking opportunities round out the agenda; and this all takes place in an intimate, confidential environment in which strategic purchasing decisions can be made and relationships developed.

Strictly Senior and Invitation Only

The Exchange delivers strategic content delivered by qualified senior-level speakers, ensuring you're in the room with a strategic group of peers. 

Personalized Itinerary

Closed-door, tailored sessions connect you with the right solution partners in 1-1 meetings and provide unmatched peer-to-peer learning.

A Luxury Experience

Taking place at exclusive Drake Oak Brook Hotel in Chicago, the Exchange provides the perfect environment for doing business with no distractions.

A Word from the Attendees

Your 2026 Industry Leading Speakers

Key Topics of Discussion Include How to:

Integrate Connected Worker Technologies into your Manufacturing Operations

Improve Data Management to Break down Silos and Connect Teams with Real-time Insights

Sell the Business Case and Quantifying ROI for Connected Worker Technologies

Adapt your Workforce to the Factory of the Future

Venue
The Drake Oak Brook, IL

Who Qualifies for an Invite? 

Delegates are invited to participate in the Exchange based on their relevance to the topic area and strategic responsibility. In order to qualify for an invite to The Connected Worker Exchange, every attendee must answer ‘yes’ to the following criteria: 

  • I’m the Chief, VP, Head of, Director or Manager for Connected Worker, Digital Transformation, Digital Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Enterprise Architecture, Cyber and Security, Transformation, Innovation, Data, Manufacturing Excellence

  • I control where the company budget is spent in relation to connected worker products

  • I have an active requirement for business solutions within the next 6 - 12 and 12 - 24 months
  • I have a personal/departmental budget of $1 million+

Secure Your Place at the Exchange

Join us to address the biggest digital workforce challenges facing manufacturing plants today

With Thanks to Our 2025 Service Providers

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This intimate event provides a platform for networking, learning, and sharing best practices with fellow innovators from leading organizations worldwide - combining roundtable discussions, panel talks, and pre-qualified 1-to-1 meetings — all tailored to address your business requirements and goals.

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