Tickets include all-you-can-eat hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, nachos, popcorn, peanuts and unlimited soft drinks. Alcoholic beverages are not included. This is an optional event and may be selected during registration.  Electronic tickets will be distributed through the MLB App and must be ordered in advance.

The Tierra Verde Golf Club is the home of the 2023 Industry Forum annual tournament.  It offers an environment where golf and nature come together in harmony. Carved from 250 acres of secluded terrain, the course's unsurpassed layout encompasses a variety of natural settings and offers an outstanding playing experience on every hole. The tournament fee is $185 and includes the round, access to the driving range and putting green to warm up, roundtrip transportation, grab and go breakfast, lunch, and prizes. Bus departs the Live! by Loews at 7 AM for an 8 AM shotgun start.

Sponsored by Hawk Measurement America

Stop by the registration desk in the Arlington foyer and pick up your name badge. While you are here, visit the 2023 Showcase exhibitors who are previewing new products and services. Interested in a table of your own? Contact Andrea Ambrose (ambrose@themcaa.org) for details.

Note, if you arrive after 5 PM on Monday, April 24th, go directly to the Clover Club Lawn and join us for the welcome reception. If you arrive later in the evening, you may pick up your name badge on Tuesday morning during breakfast.

Registration Sponsored by Endeavor Business Media

The VIP guided tour includes a look at the private suites, Cowboys Locker room, the field, engineering, and more! Everyone receives a professional commemorative photo. This is an optional event and may be selected during registration.

MCAA President, Teresa Sebring and the Board of Directors will meet in the Commissioner's Boardroom.

The welcome reception is a time to reconnect with old friends and colleagues and make a few new ones. Happy hour will kick off at 5:30 PM on the Clover Club Lawn. Bring your sunglasses and get ready to have some fun.

You asked for more networking time, and we listened. Dinner is open after the Welcome reception and the Texas Live! Entertainment District delivers something for everyone. Check out the options here.

Welcome Reception Sponsored by UCT Fluid Solutions

Enjoy a breakfast sandwich, coffee and other light items in the Arlington Foyer for early morning networking. The Showcase area will also be open.

Breakfast Sponsored by Temprel, Inc.

Teresa Sebring, MCAA President and Shane Filer, General Manager, Neal Systems Inc. will call the 2023 Industry Forum to order.

Mike Abrashoff
Former Commander, USS Benfold
Founder, Aegis Performance Group

When Mike Abrashoff took command of the USS Benfold, morale was low, turnover was high and the ship's performance ranked near the bottom of the Pacific Fleet. Just twelve months later Benfold was ranked #1 – using the very same crew. The lesson was clear – leadership matters and culture is everything. This inspiring talk is for every individual and organization looking for practical and usable ways to take organizational performance to new heights. In Mike's case, he realized that before the ship's performance could change, he had to change his leadership style. Mike worked to create a culture of trust and empower his crew to take charge and use ingenuity and initiative to improve every aspect of the way things were done. Top down leadership is dead, so when the crew would present a problem, Mike became famous for responding "What would YOU do? It's YOUR ship!" Mike's presentation will leave you with the tools and inspiration to accomplish big goals.

Sponsored by Swanson Flo

Grab a cup of coffee and connect with colleagues in the Arlington Foyer.

Thank You to our Coffee Sponsor - Relevant Industrial

Energy Transition is not just a buzz word anymore, it is a tangible reality for most industrial plant owners. Industrial Info has identified billions in project investments to reduce green house gases, produce blue and green chemical commodities and decarbonize the power generation fleet. In this presentation Industrial Info will highlight the influence the energy transition will have on project spending as we move towards decarbonization. Key details will be provided relating to where these investments are planned and the probability of when or if they will be approved and progress forward.

Take some time to stretch and catch up with colleagues and friends. Join us for lunch, beginning at noon on the Clover Club Lawn.

Luncheon Sponsored by Siemens

The member discussion panel is an attendee favorite. This year, our guest panelists will have a round table style session and discuss the current operational challenges process automation & industry executives are facing in these turbulent times. Attendees will be surveyed to determine hot topics and drive the live conversation.

Take a break and grab a snack.

Thank You to our Coffee Sponsor - Relevant Industrial

Scott Collick
Vice President, Sustainability
DuPont de Nemours

During this session, Scott will discuss how leading sustainability in dynamic times will have a positive ESG impact, create value, and engage customers, stakeholders and employees.

Take a break and recharge for the last session of the day.

Thank You to our Coffee Sponsor - Relevant Industrial

Melonie Dodaro
CEO
Top Dog Social Media

Did you know that 90% of top-performing salespeople already use social media as part of their sales strategies? The importance of social selling to sales will only grow, but 93% of sales executives have NO formal social selling training.  The world of sales is in transition. Your prospects expect more and don't want to be overtly sold to. The onus is on YOU to meet them where they're at in the buyer's journey, offering them individually- tailored advice, solutions, and wisdom while they consider their options. Social selling is your answer, but there is an art and a science to it. In this session, you will gain insights and learn methods of digital marketing transformation to become highly-skilled social sellers.

Sponsored by Interlynx Systems LLC

Join us in the Arlington Foyer for a refreshing beverage and hors d'oeuvres, then enjoy an evening out on the town. We hope you will take advantage of the unique and local restaurants and entertainment available in Texas Live. Click the link below to view the local dining and entertainment options. Reservations are encouraged.

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Sponsored by Phoenix Contact USA

Let's kick off Day 2 with coffee, breakfast and networking. Join us in at 7 AM in the Arlington Foyer. The Showcase tables will also be open.

Thank You to our Coffee Sponsor - Relevant Industrial

Skip Tierno
MCAA Chairman
President of The Americas
UCT Fluid Solutions

Skip Tierno will kick off day 2 of the Industry Forum.

Paul Reilly
Author, Selling Through Tough Times
Reilly Sales Training

Whether it’s a recession, industry disruption or downturn, a tough competitor, or an extended sales slump, every seller faces tough times. Whether you’re new to sales, a seasoned veteran, or a sales leader, you’ve experienced tough times. This uplifting and practical message is your go-to guide to growing your profits and mental resilience in any downturn. When your sales team applies the message and embraces the right mindset, they will sell more profitably and build a strong foundation of mental strength. What they discover through tough times will carry them even further when good times return.

In this session, participants will learn the right skills and embrace the right mindset to thrive. We will discuss:
• What are tough times and why are they ‘good’?
• How do buyers define value in tough times?
• Build mental strength like a tough timer
• The top mistakes sellers make in tough times
• The critical selling activities (CSAs) to thrive in tough times.

Use this break to check-out of your hotel room.

Thank You to our Coffee Sponsor - Relevant Industrial

Alan Beaulieu
President and Principal
ITR Economics

The US and global economies are going through turbulent times, with inflation, interest rates, consumer activity, labor shortage, market gyrations, COVID-Echoes, war, and simplistic and often contradictory headlines potentially making it difficult to discern what the future will look like. Given all the noise and misdirection, it may seem impossible to plan effectively for a prosperous future. That is where ITR Economics comes in.

During this session, Alan will provide a data-driven analysis of the trends. No emotions or histrionics or political agenda. The trends will combine to show the attendees what to expect from key industries and areas of interest.

1. Big Picture: ITR’s forecast of the general economy (and specific markets if applicable) through the second half of 2023 and 2024 with an analysis of risks
2. What to expect for commodity prices and inflation in general
3. How interest rate trends may change and what that means for businesses
4. The consumer’s financial health and why it matters
5. What is going on with shortening supply chain trends
6. Why industrial demand is likely to outperform in key areas
7. What is happening in labor
8. How to create wealth and protect profits in these market conditions

Teresa Sebring, MCAA President and Skip Tierno, President of The Americas, UCT Fluid Solutions & MCAA Chairman will close out the 2023 meeting.