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2026 TEC Next Conference

Thursday, February 19, 2026

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (CST)

L'auberge Resort & Casino

777 L’Auberge Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
United States

* Registration open until 2/17/26 at 6:30 AM (CST)

2026 TEC Next Conference

Presented By: IBM

Join Us for an Exciting One-Day Conference Feb. 19^th at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel, Baton Rouge!

Enjoy a day filled with opportunities to learn and network, starting with a catered breakfast and lunch in a welcoming, engaging atmosphere. Attendees will gain valuable insights from expert speakers on cutting-edge technologies and innovative strategies shaping the future of the industrial manufacturing sector.

We’re also thrilled to feature an Innovation Expo, where vendors will showcase the latest products and solutions driving the industry forward.

Registration is now open! Click "Register Now" above to secure your tickets, tables, and sponsorships for this must-attend event.

Member (Plants) -Partnership Ticket - Plants w/Annual Partnership)

For GBRIA Members who are also Annual Event Partners

	Credits	Price
Member-Partner TEC Next Conference- Platinum To guarantee your seat, all Annual Event Partners must confirm their attendance no later than 1 week prior. Please note that space is limited, and the event may sell out. Unconfirmed seats, even if paid for, cannot be guaranteed. Please remember that Platinum Partners, receive 5 seats. Registration Ends 2/18/26 at 5:00 AM CST		FREE
Member-Partner TEC Next Conference - Gold To guarantee your seat, all Annual Event Partners must confirm their attendance no later than 1 week prior. Please note that space is limited, and the event may sell out. Unconfirmed seats, even if paid for, cannot be guaranteed. Please remember that Gold Partners receive four (4) seats. Registration Ends 2/18/26 at 5:00 AM CST		FREE

Partnership Ticket (Suppliers/Contractors)

GBRIA Annual Event Partners

	Credits	Price
TEC Next Conference - Platinum Partner To guarantee your seat, all Annual Event Partners must confirm their attendance no later than 1 week prior. Please note that space is limited, and the event may sell out. Unconfirmed seats, even if paid for, cannot be guaranteed. Please remember that Platinum Partners, receive 5 seats. Registration Ends 2/16/26 at 9:00 AM CST		FREE
TEC Next Conference - Gold Partner To guarantee your seat, all Annual Event Partners must confirm their attendance no later than 1 week prior. Please note that space is limited, and the event may sell out. Unconfirmed seats, even if paid for, cannot be guaranteed. Please remember that Gold Partners receive four (4) seats. Registration Ends 2/16/26 at 9:00 AM CST		FREE
TEC Next Conference - Silver and Bronze To guarantee your seat, all Annual Event Partners must confirm their attendance no later than 1 week prior. Please note that space is limited, and the event may sell out. Unconfirmed seats, even if paid for, cannot be guaranteed. Please remember that Silver and Bronze partners receive 2 seats. Registration Ends 2/16/26 at 9:00 AM CST		FREE

Member Ticket (Plants) - 20% discounted tickets

GBRIA Members that aren't Annual Partners

	Credits	Price
TEC Next Conference - GBRIA Member Ticket (plants) Registration Ends 2/17/26 at 9:00 AM CST		$180.00

General Admissions (Non - Plant Person)

	Credits	Price
TEC Next Conference - General Admission Ticket Registration Ends 2/18/26 at 5:00 AM CST		$225.00
TEC Next Conference - Student/Educator Ticket Registration Ends 2/16/26 at 9:00 AM CST		$65.00

Event Sponsorships

	Credits	Price
Presenting Sponsorship (Sold Out) -Branding and Recognition on all signage -Company logo on name tag -Company logo on the map -Company logo on the conference title slide -1 Table - Priority seating (Front & Center) -(Optional) Receives an expo booth to showcase new innovations -(Optional) Speaking portion in the opening remarks Registration Ends 2/8/26 at 11:00 AM CST		$15,000.00
Innovation Expo Sponsorship (Sold Out) -Branding and recognition on all signage -Special signage expo area of the conference hall (A banner) -Logo on expo bag (with GBRIA Logo) -1 Table - Priority seating (Front & Center) -1 Video Break Slot -(Optional) Receives an expo booth to showcase new innovations Registration Ended 1/22/26 at 11:00 AM CST		$8,000.00
Conference Lunch Sponsorship (2 available) -Branding and recognition on all signage -Logo displayed during program & lunch time -1 Table Registration Ends 2/8/26 at 11:00 AM CST		$2,500.00
Conference Breakfast Sponsorship (2 available) -Branding and recognition on all signage -Logo displayed during program & breakfast time -1 Table Registration Ends 2/8/26 at 11:00 AM CST		$2,500.00
Conference Mixer Sponsorship (3 available) -Branding and recognition on all signage -1 Table Registration Ends 2/8/26 at 11:00 AM CST		$2,500.00
Event Lanyard Sponsorship (Sold Out) -Branding and recognition on all signage -Branding represented on the nametag lanyard -1 Table Registration Ended 1/30/26 at 11:00 AM CST		$2,500.00
Vendor Booth at Innovation Expo The purchase of this ticket reserves a booth with two chairs for any type of technology based company that is connected to the Industrial/Manufacturing. Registration Ends 2/16/26 at 11:00 AM CST		$1,000.00
Video Break Sponsorship (3 available) -Video promoting your company’s technology or systems that are moving the industry forward (maximum duration of 60 seconds) and 2 seats. Registration Ends 2/16/26 at 11:00 AM CST		$1,000.00

Agenda

February 19
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

For More Information:

Sarah Harris

Committee Coordinator and Business Analyst (225)397-7905

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Plan Ahead: Secure Your Stay at L'Auberge!

Enjoy exclusive discounted rates at L'Auberge for Wednesday and Thursday nights, starting at just $134 per night! With a limited number of rooms available, now is the best time to secure your spot!

Booking Details:

Rate Code: TEXNEX26
Booking Deadline: February 4, 2026
Online Booking Link: Reserve Your Room Now
Phone Reservations: Call 866-261-7777

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