EVENT AGENDA
Monday, April 15
12:00 PM - Golf Tournament - OPTIONAL EVENT
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
12:00 PM Aquarium/Coke Factory Behind the Scenes Tour - OPTIONAL EVENT
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.
3:00-5:00 PM - Registration and Information/Networking Activity Options/Tabletops
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
5:00 PM - Welcome Reception
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
Tuesday, April 16
7:00 AM - Continental Breakfast & Networking
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.
8:00 AM - Welcome
Teresa Sebring, MCAA President and Shane Filer, General Manager, Neal Systems Inc. will call the 2023 Industry Forum to order.
8:30 AM - Transformational Leadership: The Building Blocks to Becoming a Game-Changing Leader
Matt Mayberry
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Sponsored by Swanson Flo
9:30 AM - Networking Break
Grab a cup of coffee and connect with colleagues in the Arlington Foyer.
Thank You to our Coffee Sponsor - Relevant Industrial
10:15 AM - Think Tank - View of Industry
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.
11:15 AM - Networking and Luncheon
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
1:00 PM - AI Application - How is it Changing Business Today
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.
2:15 PM - Networking Break
Take a break and grab a snack.
Thank You to our Coffee Sponsor - Relevant Industrial
3:00 PM - Manufacturing Engagement: Attract and Retain Top Talent in Today's Competitive Market
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.
5:00 PM - Happy Hour Reception
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
Wednesday, April 17
7:00 AM - Continental Breakfast & Networking
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
8:00 AM - Welcome Back
Skip Tierno
MCAA Chairman
President of The Americas
UCT Fluid Solutions
Skip Tierno will kick off day 2 of the Industry Forum.
8:15 AM - Energy Transformation - Hydrogen
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.
9:30 AM - Networking Break & Hotel Checkout
Use this break to check-out of your hotel room.
Thank You to our Coffee Sponsor - Relevant Industrial
10:30 AM - ITR Economic Update
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.
- 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
- What to expect for commodity prices and inflation in general
- How interest rate trends may change and what that means for businesses
- The consumer’s financial health and why it matters
- What is going on with shortening supply chain trends
- Why industrial demand is likely to outperform in key areas
- What is happening in labor
- How to create wealth and protect profits in these market conditions
12:00 AM - Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Teresa Sebring, MCAA President and Skip Tierno, President of The Americas, UCT Fluid Solutions & MCAA Chairman will close out the 2023 meeting.