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INDUSTRY FOCUS SERIES: MANUFACTURING SECTOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, GROWTH & GLOBALIZATION
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PROGRAM SPONSORED AND HOSTED BY
Digital Strategy Using Digital Technology to Improve Performance
ABOUT OUR SPONSORS AND HOST
The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), founded in 1902, specializes in providing targeted business assistance, extensive global support, and business intelligence systems and analysis. AMT is the voice that communicates the importance of policies and programs that encourage research and innovation, and the development of educational initiatives to create tomorrow's Smartforce. AMT owns and manages IMTS - The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which is the premier manufacturing technology event in North America. About Our Sponsors
DN Solutions develops high-productivity/high-precision equipment and flexible automation systems based on half a century of technology to present customized solutions specialized in industrial requirements and machining. We provide customized solutions that optimize machining time and processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, and ensure the highest quality with a variety of solutions, contributing to increased manufacturing flexibility and competitiveness, as well as customer satisfaction and profitability.
Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ: ONB), the holding company of Old National Bank, is the sixth largest commercial bank headquartered in the Midwest. With approximately $46 billion of assets and $28 billion of assets under management, Old National ranks among the top 35 banking companies based in the U.S. and has been recognized as a World's Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute for eleven consecutive years. Since its founding in 1834, Old National Bank has focused on community banking by building long-term, highly valued partnerships with clients and in the communities it serves. In addition to providing extensive services in retail and commercial banking, Old National offers comprehensive wealth management, investment, and capital market services.
Wipfli LLP ranks among the top 20 accounting and business consulting firms in the nation with over 2,400 associates, 48 offices in the United States and two offices in India. Wipfli is also a member of Allinial Global, an accounting firm association of legally independent accounting and consulting firms with offices in North America and throughout the world through international members and partnerships. We enjoy a solid reputation as industry experts and as a trusted business advisor to more than 100,000 clients including: Manufacturing and distribution, contractors and developers, real estate, health care organizations, financial institutions, financial services, nonprofits, private equity, agribusiness, tribal gaming, technology, units of government, dealerships and individuals.
The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) has more than 1,000 precision manufacturing and supplier members that are bettering the industry through association. TMA is a non-profit association that is committed to recognizing manufacturers as value-added producers of goods and services, and creators of high quality jobs for Illinois citizens. TMA supports industry by providing educational opportunities, industry repre-sentation and services to foster member company global competitiveness.
Global Midwest Alliance is a business-led, region-wide, not-for-profit education organization dedicated to transforming the Midwest into an internationally-recognized leader in innovation and business growth. The Alliance aligns and integrates resources throughout the Midwest helping businesses to grow by leveraging existing resources to develop new products and find customers throughout the world. The Alliance is the Private Sector Liaison Office for the World Bank and a member of Global CONNECT. Through these and other affiliations, the Alliance facilitates access to global business opportunities for Midwest business. The Alliance offers educational opportunities through a variety of programs and resources designed to promote innovation, technology development and access to global opportunities in the clean technology, energy, food, logistics, manufacturing and water industries.
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November 5, 2025
7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
DN Solutions
360 East State Parkway
Schaumburg, IL 60173
As the manufacturing landscape continues to transform, companies are searching to converge their digital strategy with the power of automation, technology, data analytics and AI. Companies’ digital strategies must intersect between industry, process and technology to discover how each advancement drives growth, improves manufacturing environments, drives efficiency and unlocks new potential.
Please join Global Midwest Alliance, its host, DN Solutions, and sponsors, the Association for Manufacturing Technology, Old National Bank, the Technology & Manufacturing Association, and Wipfli, at this exclusive event where we explore, discuss and learn about how a well-positioned digital strategy can impact the future of manufacturers. Professionals in manufacturing, technology and strategy development will focus in these areas to provide information, address issues and develop solutions to make your manufacturing business more sustainable and resilient now and in the future.
Seats are limited. Please REGISTER on or before November 3, 2025.
PROGRAM AGENDA
Registration, Breakfast and Qualified Introductions
Welcome Remarks and Introductions
TBA, DN Solutions
Keynote Presentation
Christopher Chidzik, Principal Economist, The Association for Manufacturing Technology
Innovation and Technology Panel
Moderator: Corey Bieber, Partner, K&L Gates
Coffee and Networking Break
Growth and Global Opportunities Panel
Wrap Up
Walking Tour of DN Solutions' Facility
