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The Connected Worker Exchange Post-Event Report is here!

Following a hugely successful event, we've brought the highlights together in one place - capturing the most valuable insights, discussions, and perspectives into one powerful Post-Event Report.

✨ Inside the report, you'll find:

• Event overview: what made this year's Exchange stand out
• Key takeaways: the most important themes, challenges, and opportunities discussed
• Audience breakdown: who attended and what it says about where the market is heading
• Agenda highlights: the sessions and topics that sparked the most engagement
• Speaker & sponsor snapshot: the organizations and voices driving innovation
• Testimonials: what attendees really thought about the experience

• Evaluates and scales connected worker technologies through rigorous governance
• Uses real‑time information to reduce waste and improve reliability
• Leverages AI360 to boost productivity and customer responsiveness
• Integrates robotics and agentic AI into its long‑term digital strategy
• Builds globally compliant, scalable solutions for diverse frontline roles

Scaling digital workflows and connected worker technologies across global manufacturing is complex. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) is addressing this challenge with a frontline-first strategy, disciplined governance and a focus on measurable ROI.

We sat down with Tara Tolly, ADM's Vice President, Process Optimization & Transformation - Global Operations, to discuss:

• How ADM builds a structured, repeatable approach for evaluating new technologies
• Which connected worker project at ADM has had the biggest impact on improved frontline operations
• How ADM decides whether a new connected worker tool is worth piloting
• What the biggest drivers behind ADM's investment priority are and how they ensure frontline worker buy-in
• And more!

Why are sponsors already committing to 2027?

Following a standout Connected Worker Exchange in May, our Post-Event Report reveals the audience, engagement, and insights that make this event a powerful platform for building relationships and driving pipeline.

For sponsors, it delivers:

✅ Access to senior, highly targeted decision-makers

✅ Meaningful, high-quality conversations

✅ Alignment with leading voices in the industry

It's a clear picture of the reach, relevance, and impact the event delivers, with momentum continuing as sponsors secure their place for 2027!

Returning in May 2027, The Connected Worker Exchange is an invitation-only meeting, exclusively attended by a select group of pre-qualified manufacturing leaders responsible for implementing and scaling Connected Worker within their organization.

Executives attend from across leading manufacturing enterprises and they are pre-qualified to ensure they hold budget and strategy responsibility - including a minimum budget of $1million to invest in Connected Worker technology. We also identify their investment priorities to ensure the most optimal sales opportunities for you on-site.

Our attendees are looking for technology and solutions including digital work instructions, wearables for personal safety, connectivity and infrastructure, automation, AI and machine learning, digital twins, IT/OT security, and much more.

Download the Connected Worker Exchange Sponsorship Prospectus and learn more about the Exchange format and experience, the profiling process, and opportunities to meet and impress buyers.

The Connected Worker Summit Series enabled Detect Technologies to accelerate enterprise sales, unlock stalled pipeline and scale nationally through focused, high‑care engagement.

In this Sponsorship Spotlight you will learn how:

• One of Detect Technologies' largest deals was directly generated through The Connected Worker Exchange
• Enterprise sales cycles were cut to 6-7 months, accelerating multiple enterprise agreements
• Detect Technologies rapidly scaled U.S. deployment from regional to near-national through targeted enterprise access
• The Connected Worker Summit Series ensures the right conversations happen - never leaving outcomes to chance

The Connected Worker Exchange audience exists purely of senior decision-makers who are looking to invest in solutions for Connected Worker projects in the next 6 - 24 months. Delegates must meet specific criteria before progressing to the next stage where they are profiled to identify their decision-making capability, budget, key investment areas, and more, before being formally invited to the event.

This snapshot of attendees investment priorities breaks down the available budgets and areas of investment of the current attendees. This document is frequently updated as delegates are profile - Last updated, Jan 30.