The Connected Factory Exchange

Hosted by Thyssenkrupp Bilstein

April 29th, 2026 - 10 am to 5 pm
Hamilton, Ohio

Step inside Thyssenkrupp’s Bilstein factory operations for an invitation-only factory visit designed to connect manufacturing leaders through live demonstrations, practical insights, and peer-driven conversations on workforce enablement.

Invitation Only!

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What You’ll Experience:

Poka in Action: See firsthand how Thyssenkrupp leverages Poka to drive operational excellence on the shop floor
Poka Roadmap: XX
Exclusive Networking: Build meaningful relationships with decision-makers and industry experts

Agenda At-A-Glance

Arrival, Coffee & Networking

Presenters:
XX - Poka
Jan - Thyssenkrupp

As workforce tenure shortens, green-on-green training increases, and traditional training models fail to scale, industrial leaders are under pressure to rethink how they develop, empower, and retain their frontline workforce. In this keynote, Allison Kuhn, Advisor at LNS Research, will explore how leading manufacturers are by embedding industrial knowledge management, AI-powered Connected Frontline Workforce (CFW) applications, and Virtual Operations Centers into their operations strategy. These capabilities provide a seamless, persona-based interface that supports safe work execution and elevates decision intelligence by delivering real-time information, institutional knowledge, and AI-powered insights—empowering leaders, frontline employees, and cross-functional teams to drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and sustainability. Attendees will gain actionable guidance on evolving their operations strategy and implementing workforce-centric innovation to future-proof their operations in today’s dynamic environment.

Presenter: Allison Kuhn, Connected Frontline Workforce Research Analyst - LNS Research

Join Poka’s Product Manager for an exclusive look at the future of Poka. From AI and analytics to IFS integrations and content, discover key innovations shaping our evolving product strategy. Get insights into what’s coming next and how these advancements will empower manufacturers.

Presenter:
Gabriel Gohier-Roy, Product Manager - Poka

Refreshments & Networking