Manufacturing Executive Happy Hour
The AutomateIT Manufacturing Executive Happy Hour events gather key executives to discuss operational efficiency, energy management, and automation solutions through innovative technologies. These networking events include guest speakers, live demonstrations, and interactive sessions.
Key takeaways
- Inform and educate executives on how automation and efficient energy management solutions significantly improve plant operations, productivity, and profitability in a relaxed and inviting social setting.
- Provide a relaxed yet engaging atmosphere for networking and relationship-building.
This lively event includes drinks, nibbles, education and engaging conversation with fellow manufacturing executives in an stunning local entertainment space.
Two Events | Two Locations | Absolutely Free
Event 1:
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Phantom V Distilling, Warrensburg, MO
Website: phantomv.com
Event 2:
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Joplin, MO
Agenda Highlights:
- Welcome & Introductions (Dallas Hord)
- Guest Speaker Presentation: Wendy McCormick (Conperio Technology Solutions)
- Industry insights on Rockwell Energy Manager
- Live Demonstration (Dallas Hord)
- Rockwell Energy Manager Software demo showcasing real-time capabilities
- Detailed Efficiency Audit Overview (Dallas Hord)
- Focus: efficiency, quality, safety, automation, workforce management, KPIs
- Engagement with plant executives (IT/OT, controllers, engineers, CFOs)
- Case studies and ROI discussions
- Interactive Q&A Session (Dallas Hord)
- Networking & Social Hour
- Distillery tour and tastings (May 13 event)
- Cocktails and appetizers (May 15 event)
Meet the hosts and guest speakers
Dallas Hord
Dallas has extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, both in hands-on production and a service specialist for a Rockwell Automation Distributor. He now works exclusively for AutomateIT to assist manufacturing facilities to understand the challenges impacting their production and to tailor custom solutions that align with each plant’s unique objectives, for greater efficiency and success.
Wendy McCormick
Wendy McCormick is Vice President of Business Development & Talent Acquisition at Conperio Technology Solutions with a special focus on the data visibility plant floor integration of MES and ERP environments.