Manufacturing Executive Happy Hour
Join us for an exclusive Manufacturing Executive Happy Hour focused on sustainability through energy management. This event will walk you through the practical steps manufacturing facilities can take to become more energy efficient, reducing operational costs while aligning with corporate sustainability goals.
You’ll hear from hardware and software experts, see real-world tools and solutions in action, and learn from peers who’ve already implemented these strategies successfully. See you there!
Key takeaways
- Practical steps manufacturing facilities can take to become more energy efficient, reducing operational costs while aligning with corporate sustainability goals
- See real-world tools and solutions in action, and learn from peers who’ve already implemented these strategies successfully
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
85 NE 501st Road
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Website: phantomv.com
Event 2:
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Downstream Casino
Sacred Elk Meeting Room
69300 East Nee Road
Quapaw, OK 74363
Website: downstreamcasino.com
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.