October 13 – 15, 2026
Westin North Shore, Chicago IL
For its 5th anniversary, the Connected Worker Manufacturing Summit returns to Chicago October 13-15 at a brand-new venue, bringing its biggest and most impactful edition yet.
Join 450+ senior manufacturing leaders and hear from 100+ expert speakers driving the future of frontline digitization, connected worker transformation and digital manufacturing. Connect with leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT/OT, and Digital Manufacturing from leading organizations including Mars, Reynolds, Coca-Cola, The Hershey Company, Interface, Owens Corning, Ford, Cooper Standard, Bayer, Kraft Heinz, Avery Dennison, Genie, Collins Aerospace, and many more.
As North America's premier event dedicated to advancing digital manufacturing through workforce empowerment, the summit showcases how connected worker strategies, AI, and digital technologies are transforming the factory floor. Discover proven approaches to boost productivity, enhance operational performance and build a more connected, efficient, and future-ready workforce.
Network with peers scaling connected worker initiatives and AI-enabled solutions, and leave with practical insights you can apply immediately. While many smart manufacturing events focus on technology, this is one of the few dedicated to the people, processes, and tools driving measurable impact on the shop floor.
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