InSource Innovate MIDWEST CONFERENCE
October 1, 2026 | St. Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, MN
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Breakfast, Registration & Innovation Zone
Welcome to InSource Innovate Midwest
Rob Bansek, President & CEO, InSource Solutions Group
Opening remarks and an overview of the day
AVEVA Keynote
Zubin Davar, VP, CONNECT Platform Team, AVEVA
Industrial Intelligence: Accelerate AI Transformation through CONNECT
Smart Manufacturing & Innovation
Jeff Miller, Director, Smart Manufacturing & Innovation, InSource Solutions Group
Augmentation, Not Replacement: The Real Path to Industry 5.0
Networking Break & Innovation Zone
Customer Story
Session details and speaker information will be announced soon.
Technology Partner Showcase
Featuring Octoplant, Timeseer & Braincube
Lunch & Innovation Zone
Innovations in AVEVA Monitor & Control
Jason Jacobs, Senior Offering Manager, InSource Solutions Group
Get an overview of the newest features and capabilities in AVEVA Monitor & Control.
MES Discussion
TBA
Interactive discussion focused on manufacturing execution systems.This is an invitation-only session.
Flows
Lewis Talley, Technical Consultant, AVEVA
Delivering intelligent data integrations, Edge DataOps and Edge AI with flows in CONNECT
Networking Break & Innovation Zone
Octoplant
Lock Dethero, AMDT & Jason Jacobs, Senior Offering Manager, InSource Solutions Group
Learn how AMDT helps manufacturers manage critical assets, improve reliability, and maximize operational performance.
From Roadmap to Action: Human-Centric AI Roundtable
Jeff Miller, Director, Smart Manufacturing & Innovation, InSource Solutions Group
Following the morning keynote, Roadmap to Human-Centric AI, manufacturing and industrial leaders are invited to continue the conversation over drinks and cocktails in an informal, facilitated roundtable.
Closing Remarks
Braincube
Discover and unlock hidden productivity.
AVEVA PI Vision
Visualizing your operation with PI Vision.
AVEVA InTouch HMI 2023 R2
Learn how easy it is to use the market-leading SCADA software.
MES Discussion
An interactive discussion focused on manufacturing execution systems. This session is available by invitation only.
Networking Break & Innovation Zone
Operations Management Interface (OMI)
Learn how easy it is to build an AVEVA OMI application.
CONNECT
Industrial intelligence for a data-driven future.
AVEVA Reports
Easily create and share reports with AVEVA Reports.
From Roadmap to Action: Human-Centric AI Roundtable
Following the morning keynote, manufacturing and industrial leaders are invited to continue the conversation in an informal, facilitated roundtable.
Closing Remarks
Speakers
Rob Bansek
President & CEO, InSource Solutions
Zubin Davar
VP, CONNECT Platform Team, AVEVA
Jeff Miller
Director, Smart Manufacturing & Innovation
Lewis Talley
Technical Consultant, AVEVAPartners & Innovation Zone
Meet the technology leaders and solution providers driving innovation in industrial digital transformation. Visit the Innovation Zone to connect with our partners, explore live demonstrations, and discover solutions that can help accelerate your operational goals.
Event Venue
Everything you need to know before arriving at InSource Innovate Midwest.
Saint Paul RiverCentre
The conference will take place in meeting rooms 10 through 15 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.
Parking: Convenient parking is available in the RiverCentre Parking Ramp and Kellogg Parking Ramp, located adjacent to the venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Is parking available?
The most convenient parking options for our guests are the RiverCentre Parking Ramp and Kellogg Parking Ramp.
What should I bring?
Please bring a laptop, mouse, and tablet or smartphone to follow instructions during the event.
What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please contact our marketing team in advance at [email protected] so we can accommodate your needs.
Will internet access be provided?
Yes. A Wi-Fi connection will be available.
Do I need to download or configure anything beforehand?
If you participate in workshops, please check with your IT department to ensure your laptop allows access to virtual machines without restrictions.