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The Connected Worker Exchange is designed specifically for decision-makers who are future-proofing their workforce strategies, accelerating digital adoption, and unlocking the full potential of connected worker solutions. We qualify all attendees on job function and strategic responsibility to ensure you’re guaranteed to meet an elite group of strategic thought leaders. If you're ready to discover the best-in-class connected worker solutions and meet with 60 manufacturing leaders from across the US, register your interest today!

AI, robotics and connected worker technologies are transforming distribution, but scaling them across a global, fast‑moving supply chain is complex. Sysco Corporation, the world’s largest food distributor, is tackling this through disciplined governance, structured pilot‑to‑platform delivery and a focus on augmenting frontline performance.

We sat down with Shatender Singh, Sysco’s Principal Enterprise Architect, to discuss how he is driving the company’s connected worker transformation by steering enterprise application strategy, shaping POCs and pilots and ensuring every technology delivers clear business value. His governance-led approach keeps initiatives, from digital workflows to AI‑powered sales tools and early robotics exploration, aligned to frontline performance and customer experience.

In this exclusive interview, you will learn how:

• Sysco evaluates and scales connected worker technologies through a rigorous governance model
• Real time information flow is central to reducing waste and strengthening reliability
• AI360 is boosting productivity and customer responsiveness
• Robotics and agentic AI fit into Sysco’s long term vision
• Sysco is building globally compliant, scalable solutions for diverse frontline roles

Digital workflows and connected worker technologies are reshaping manufacturing operations, but scaling them across complex, global production networks requires more than technology alone. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) is addressing this challenge through a frontline-first strategy, disciplined governance and a clear focus on measurable ROI.

Tara Tolly, Global Director of Operations - Process Optimization and Transformation at ADM, is leading the organization's connected worker journey by shaping its global governance model and digital roadmap. We sat down with Tara to discuss how her work ensures that new technologies move beyond isolated pilots to deliver consistent value across more than 120 manufacturing sites worldwide.

In this exclusive interview, you will learn:

• How is ADM building a structured, repeatable approach for evaluating new technologies across a global manufacturing footprint
• Which connected worker project at ADM has had the biggest impact on improved frontline operations so far
• 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!

Ahead of the 2025 Connected Worker Exchange Summit, we put together a playbook addressing two key challenges faced by senior plant and operational leaders:

• How to optimize plant operations with innovative connected worker solutions to streamline communication, enhance collaboration, and boost productivity
• How to optimize asset performance and minimizing unplanned downtime with advanced automation and end-to-end monitoring and reporting tools
  

Read as representatives from Western Midstream and Marathon Petroleum Corporation share practical strategies for optimizing plant operations and asset performance, minimizing downtime, and effectively quantifying ROI for connected worker technologies.

Taking place in May 2026, 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 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.

Featuring a combination of thought-provoking conference sessions and meetings between pre-qualified delegates and solution providers, The Connected Worker Exchange provides 2 days of quality learning and networking with no distractions. Benchmark strategies, identify best practices and help attendees conduct due diligence on technology solutions that align with digital transformation plans.

Download your copy of the 2026 Event Brochure to view the conference schedule and speaker line-up, learn more about the Exchange format including who qualifies, and preview how attendees will learn to:

• Move from pilot to enterprise-wide adoption while delivering rapid, measurable ROI
• Break down silos and leveraging OT, IT, and engineering data for real-time insights
• Use predictive and causal AI to optimize processes and reduce downtime
• Design digitalization blueprints and funding models for sustainable transformation
  

AI, robotics and connected worker technologies are transforming distribution, but scaling them across a global, fast‑moving supply chain is complex. Sysco Corporation, the world’s largest food distributor, is tackling this through disciplined governance, structured pilot‑to‑platform delivery and a focus on augmenting frontline performance.

Shatender Singh, Sysco’s Principal Enterprise Architect, is driving the company’s connected worker transformation by steering enterprise application strategy, shaping POCs and pilots and ensuring every technology delivers clear business value. His governance-led approach keeps initiatives, from digital workflows to AI‑powered sales tools and early robotics exploration, aligned to frontline performance and customer experience. Under his leadership, Sysco is boosting real‑time visibility, cutting waste and strengthening frontline decision-making; AI360 now provides sales teams with instant insights, while early work on humanoid‑ready warehouses prepares Sysco for a future where humans and intelligent systems work side‑by‑side.

In this exclusive interview, you will learn how:

• Sysco evaluates and scales connected worker technologies through a rigorous governance model
• Real time information flow is central to reducing waste and strengthening reliability
• AI360 is boosting productivity and customer responsiveness
• Robotics and agentic AI fit into Sysco’s long term vision
• Sysco is building globally compliant, scalable solutions for diverse frontline roles
  

Digital workflows and connected worker technologies are reshaping manufacturing operations, but scaling them across complex, global production networks requires more than technology alone. Archer-Daniel-Midland Company (ADM) is addressing this challenge through a frontline-first strategy, disciplined governance and a clear focus on measurable ROI.

Tara Tolly, Global Director of Operations - Process Optimization and Transformation at ADM, is leading the organization's connected worker journey by shaping its global governance model and digital roadmap. Her work ensures that new technologies move beyond isolated pilots to deliver consistent value across more than 120 manufacturing sites worldwide. By prioritising human reliability, structured decision-making and practical frontline enablement, ADM is avoiding the pitfalls of fragmented digital adoption and building solutions that scale.

In this exclusive interview, you will learn how:

• ADM evaluates and scales connected worker initiatives through a strong governance framework
• A frontline-first digital roadmap supports adoption and long-term operational impact
• Structured decision-making helps move from ideation to measurable ROI
• Digital workflows are improving human reliability and process consistency
• ADM avoids fragmented technology deployment across a diverse global manufacturing footprint
• New technologies are assessed with discipline to ensure practical value, not pilot fatigue