Sponsorship Resources

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
  

Scaling AI, robotics and connected worker technologies across a global supply chain is complex. Sysco Corporation, the world’s largest food distributor, is tackling this challenge through disciplined governance, a pilot‑to‑platform delivery model and a clear focus on frontline performance.

We sat down with Shatender Singh, Principal Enterprise Architect at Sysco, about leading the company’s connected worker transformation, from enterprise application strategy to POCs and pilots, with a strong focus on measurable business value and frontline alignment.

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

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 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 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!

Ahead of The Connected Worker Exchange Summit in Chicago this June, we’ve compiled exclusive insights from senior operations, manufacturing and digital executives via surveys and research calls, to benchmark the challenges and opportunities facing leaders today. Discover top industry insights with our informative infographic, including:

• Top Challenges Facing Senior Executives in Manufacturing
• Top Initiatives Senior Executives are Exploring
• Top Reasons to Invest in Connected Worker Initiatives
• Top Areas of Investment within the next 6-12months
• Top Areas of Investment within the next 12-24 months