OPERATIONAL BEST PRACTICES
LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
SUPERIOR NETWORKING
FINANCIAL BENCHMARKS
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!
At the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference, we bring together industry leaders, innovators, and experts nationwide to explore the forefront of manufacturing technology and its impact on plastics manufacturing businesses. With a mission to inspire, educate, and connect professionals, our conference serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and driving the future of manufacturing.
This conference is designed to provide a comprehensive and immersive experience, showcasing the latest breakthroughs in manufacturing processes, automation, industry data, robotics, supply chain management, leadership strategies and more. Through engaging keynotes, interactive breakouts, and insightful panel discussions, we aim to empower attendees with practical strategies, real-world case studies, and actionable insights.
Whether you're an industry veteran, a young professional, or a business leader, the Benchmarking Conference offers valuable opportunities for networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration. Connect with like-minded professionals, forge partnerships with leading solution providers, and gain a competitive edge by staying at the forefront of manufacturing innovation.
Join us at the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference and be part of the conversation that shapes the future of manufacturing. Together, let's explore new possibilities, unlock potential, and revolutionize the way we design, produce, and deliver products in the digital age.
We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and transformative experience at the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference this October!
Registration | Through April 1, 2025 |
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Leader Launch Rate | $823 |
Registration prices after the Leader Launch period ends:
Registration | Through August 15, 2025 | After August 15, 2025 |
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MAPP Members | $923 | $1,038 |
Non-Members | $1,264 | $1,264 |
MAPP Members Group Discount (4+) | $850 | $950 |
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Lunch and Learn | $76 | $76 |
Industry Service Providers (or sponsors):
Sponsor This EventIf you are a company that provides a service to the plastics industry please contact Letha Keslar about attending this event. You can reach Letha at 317-913-2440 or lkeslar@mappinc.com.
This agenda is still a work in progress. Stay tuned for details soon!
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Chad Hymas is an internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for safety awareness and personal empowerment. Despite a life-altering accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down, Chad’s indomitable spirit and unwavering determination have propelled him to inspire audiences worldwide with his powerful message of resilience, leadership, and purposeful living. In 2003, Chad set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles). As a sought-after keynote speaker, Chad captivates audiences with his engaging storytelling, profound insights, and practical strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving extraordinary success. His presentations on topics ranging from leadership and team building to safety awareness and leaving a legacy leave a lasting impact on individuals and organizations alike, empowering them to unlock their full potential and create positive change in their lives and communities. |
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Troy Nix serves as the Master of Ceremonies for the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference. Known for his spirit, enthusiasm, and belief in American manufacturing, Nix will deliver an opening address that will focus on lessons in leadership and the importance of becoming more in tune with one’s inner self. Professionals over the last decade who have heard Nix deliver his opening address know that the first 30 minutes of the conference will spark emotion in each attendee’s inner core. This year’s message will focus on tapping into that internal fuel source to inspire, motivate and overcome obstacles encountered every day. Nix’s tagline “America Is What America Makes” is an essential ideal that motivates those attending the conference to strive for excellence. | |
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Michael Feuz Michael Feuz is a key member of ITR Economics’ team of expert economists and consultants. Backed by a decade of experience working for technology start-ups, he contributes to the production of client reports, forecast reviews, economic research, and regular client-facing communications. Michael majored in business administration at Franciscan University of Steubenville and earned his master’s degree in economics from George Mason University. His accomplishments include building, implementing, and executing multiple go-to-market plans for technology start-ups, advancing as a national finalist in a public speaking competition, and publishing multiple op-eds in major media outlets while working in public relations. Prior to joining ITR Economics, Michael worked as a technology consultant. He helped manufacturers, construction companies, oil and gas firms, financial institutions, and small businesses enhance their operational efficiencies. He worked with C-suite executives across a wide range of industries to improve intra-company communications, data capture and analysis, sales numbers, and profitability. |
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Omar S. Nashashibi is the Founder of Inside Beltway, a nonpartisan lobbying and strategic consulting firm in Washington, D.C. Having worked in the nation’s capital for over twenty-five years, Mr. Nashashibi provides strategic consulting services to companies while also lobbying the White House and Congress on behalf of manufacturing, associations, defense firms, nonprofits, and other sectors. He works with policymakers on trade, taxes, environmental and workplace regulations, supply chains, job training and identifying grants and funding to support projects. Having started his career in Washington D.C. in 1996, Mr. Nashashibi worked for the Office of Management and Budget, a branch of the White House, a large multi-state law firm, and founded a previous lobbying firm in 2005. He graduated from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he studied Political Science and International Affairs. |
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SCAM NOTICE: MAPP has received several reports of invalid third-party hotel room scammers contacting our attendees and exhibitors regarding the upcoming Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference. These hotel booking scammers have no affiliation with MAPP or the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference. Any company requiring full pre-payment should be viewed with extreme suspicion. We strive to protect our attendees and exhibitors from conducting business with room poachers. The only legitimate emails about the conference will come from @mappinc.com.
To make your 2025 Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference Hotel Reservation, please use the link above or, you can call the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott directly at 877-640-7666 and mention the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the MAPP staff at info@mappinc.com.
Step into the future of industry at the Automation Hall. Here, MAPP’s leading experts in automation will showcase their groundbreaking technological advancements and automated solutions.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore the latest innovations and time-tested industrial automation technologies that set the standard in top facilities nationwide. Discover the tools and systems designed to optimize your operations from the ground up – featuring intelligent, connected, and scalable solutions that will give you a competitive edge and elevate your business to new heights.
Don’t miss this chance to transform your approach to automation. Join us and experience the future today!