BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T110000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 Annual Luncheon Virtual Breakout Sessions DESCRIPTION:Leading up to the IMA Annual Luncheon\, we offer three exciting\, informative virtual Breakout Sessions!You and your colleagues are invited to join us at any or all events - (don't forget you need a separate ticket for the Luncheon) 1. Powering Illinois Manufacturing: Ensuring a Reliable Energy Future Tuesday December 8 10:00 - 11:00 AMAffordable and reliable energy remains a top concern for manufacturers\, especially as Illinois businesses face some of the highest electricity rates in the Midwest. Water availability and infrastructure are also increasingly important considerations\, as many manufacturing processes depend on a consistent and dependable water supply. Join us to explore the latest discussions surrounding future energy supply\, growing demand\, and the long-term outlook for grid reliability.\nWhat strategies are emerging to address potential energy shortfalls and support long-term reliability? How can Illinois maintain a dependable electric grid while preserving access to cost-effective energy resources and what is the status of the Integrated Resource Plan? Hear from industry experts as they discuss the challenges\, opportunities\, and policy decisions that could shape the future of energy for Illinois manufacturers.\n2. 2027 Economic Outlook: Market Forces Shaping Manufacturing Wednesday December 9 10:00 AM 11:00What can manufacturers expect in an increasingly unpredictable global economy? Join our experts as they share their outlook on the trends\, risks\, and market forces likely to shape 2027. The discussion will cover commodities and energy risk\, tariffs\, interest rates\, supply chain challenges\, and global growth\, with insights into how these developments could impact manufacturing businesses across Illinois.\n3. AI in Action: Lessons from Fellow ManufacturersThursday December 10 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMThe IMA has hosted monthly training sessions covering a wide range of AI topics. Now\, we're bringing it all together by showcasing how manufacturers are putting AI and automation to work in their organizations and realizing tangible benefits.Curious how your peers are using AI to improve productivity\, streamline operations\, and solve real-world business challenges? Join us for this interactive workshop\, not a presentation\, and learn directly from fellow members as they share their experiences\, lessons learned\, and practical applications. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Leading up to the IMA Annual Luncheon\, we offer three exciting\, informative virtual Breakout Sessions!

You and your colleagues are invited to join us at any or all events - (don'\;t forget you need a separate ticket for the Luncheon) \;

1. Powering Illinois Manufacturing: Ensuring a Reliable Energy Future \;

Tuesday December 8 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Affordable and reliable energy remains a top concern for manufacturers\, especially as Illinois businesses face some of the highest electricity rates in the Midwest. Water availability and infrastructure are also increasingly important considerations\, as many manufacturing processes depend on a consistent and dependable water supply. Join us to explore the latest discussions surrounding future energy supply\, growing demand\, and the long-term outlook for grid reliability.


What strategies are emerging to address potential energy shortfalls and support long-term reliability? How can Illinois maintain a dependable electric grid while preserving access to cost-effective energy resources and what is the status of the Integrated Resource Plan? Hear from industry experts as they discuss the challenges\, opportunities\, and policy decisions that could shape the future of energy for Illinois manufacturers.


2. 2027 Economic Outlook: Market Forces Shaping Manufacturing

Wednesday December 9 10:00 AM &ndash\; 11:00

What can manufacturers expect in an increasingly unpredictable global economy? Join our experts as they share their outlook on the trends\, risks\, and market forces likely to shape 2027. The discussion will cover commodities and energy risk\, tariffs\, interest rates\, supply chain challenges\, and global growth\, with insights into how these developments could impact manufacturing businesses across Illinois.


3. AI in Action: Lessons from Fellow Manufacturers

Thursday December 10 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The IMA has hosted monthly training sessions covering a wide range of AI topics. Now\, we'\;re bringing it all together by showcasing how manufacturers are putting AI and automation to work in their organizations and realizing tangible benefits.

Curious how your peers are using AI to improve productivity\, streamline operations\, and solve real-world business challenges? Join us for this interactive workshop\, not a presentation\, and learn directly from fellow members as they share their experiences\, lessons learned\, and practical applications.

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