Register Now for the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA) Presents TEC Next 2026 – February 19, 2026 – Baton Rouge, LA

Registration Is Now Open for TEC Next 2026

Join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026, for a full day of innovation, insight, and industry connection at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge.
Presenting Sponsor, IBM, for helping make TEC Next 2026 an exceptional event.

2026 TEC Next Conference

Presented by IBM

TEC Next 2026 is a one-day conference designed for professionals in the industrial manufacturing sector. The event offers valuable learning and networking opportunities in a welcoming and engaging environment.

The day includes a catered breakfast and lunch, along with expert-led sessions covering emerging technologies and innovative strategies shaping the future of manufacturing.

Attendees will also experience the Innovation Expo, where vendors will showcase the latest products and solutions driving the industry forward.

Registration is now open. Secure your seat, exhibit booth, or sponsorship today and be part of this must-attend industry event.

Plan Your Stay at L’Auberge

Take advantage of exclusive discounted room rates at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel for Wednesday and Thursday nights, starting at $134 per night. Availability is limited.

Booking Details:
Rate Code: TEXNEX26
Booking Deadline: February 4, 2026
Phone Reservations: 866-261-7777

Book early to secure your stay and make the most of your TEC Next 2026 experience.

February 19 Agenda 
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Attendees Arrive
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM Opening Remarks
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM Frankie Russo
Opening Keynote. “Limitless Growth: Aligning Your Collective Genius to Unlock Industrial Success”
9:30 AM – 10:05 AM Innovation Expo
10:05 AM – 10:25 AM Henry Thornton, Meta
Richland Parish AI Data Center
10:25 AM – 10:45 AM Tyler Soderstrom, ExxonMobil
Open Process Automation
10:45 AM – 11:05 AM Earl Carter & Nick Folse, TruConnect
The Control Room of the Future
11:05 AM – 11:40 AM Innovation Expo
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM Matt Martin, Westlake
Swarm Drone Technology
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Hemant Pandit, Honeywell
A Practitioner’s Guide to Successful Digitization in the Process Industry
12:30 PM – 1:35 PM Lunch and Innovation Expo
1:35 PM – 1:55 PM Jace Dugas, LAMA & Christopher Beeson, ExxonMobil
Fireside Chat on Additive Manufacturing
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM Paul Plauche, Turner Industries
Trials and Tribulations with Tablets and Field Digitization
2:15 PM – 2:50 PM Innovation Expo
2:50 PM – 3:10 PM David Ben Spry, Syngenta; Jason Jamerson & Derick Ostrenko, LSU
Digital Twin Using Gaming Software
3:10 PM – 3:55 PM Charles Masters, IBM
Closing Keynote. 5 Trends for 2026 – Capture Fleeting Opportunities with Confidence
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Networking Mixer

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