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From Design to Source — Measurable Impact at the Speed of AI

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During this event, a select group of industry leaders will explore how innovative manufacturers are transforming performance from design to source.  

In this one-day program, attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to preview and experience: 

  • Discover aPriori aiSource—a first look at the new AI negotiation coach built for buyers and commodity managers. See how  aiSource unlocks aPriori’s deep cost intelligence and delivers real-time, data-backed insights directly into supplier negotiations. 
  • Get a preview at aPriori aiDesign, an AI-powered design accelerator and advisor. Learn how it helps engineers access faster cost and manufacturability insights earlier in development—driving smarter decisions before production begins, where most of the cost is already baked in.  
  • Hear compelling customer perspectives. Gain practical strategies for aligning engineering and procurement, and real-world examples of turning cost intelligence into measurable impact. 

Event Venue Details

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago
Downtown/River North​
30 E Hubbard St,​
Chicago, IL 60611​

(312) 329-2500
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Chicago O’Hare International Airport
(35-60 minutes from venue)​

Midway Airport
(25-50 minutes from venue)

Agenda Details

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 I Event Duration: 6:00-9:00 PM

Leverage the Manufacturing Intelligence experience of your peers. Networking with your peers is consistently rated as the biggest benefit at every aPriori event. Plan to arrive at 6 PM on Tuesday, September 22 for our Manufacturing Insights Chicago event and enjoy a great selection of food and drink, combined with valuable conversations with your peers.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 I Event Duration: 8:45 - 4:15

8:45 – 9:00

Chris Jeznach
VP, Product & Content Marketing
aPriori

9:00 – 9:45

Stephanie Feraday
President and CEO
aPriori
John Haupt
VP, Advanced Purchasing –
Global Agriculture
CNH

9:45 – 10:15

Fielder Hiss
Chief Product Officer
aPriori

10:15 – 10:30

10:30– 11:00

Barton Phinney
Director, Product Management
April Guenet
Sr. Product Marketing Manager
aPriori

11:00 – 11:15

Panelists: Joe Anderson, Advanced Purchasing Director, CNH; Dakota Dawson, Cost & Value Engineering Manager,Dana;Rob Behrmann, Director, Global Procurement ASD & MSD, Waters; Moderator: Chris Jeznach, VP, Product & Content Marketing, aPriori

11:15 – 11:45

Mark Rushton
Principal Product Marketing Manager
aPriori

11:45 – 12:15

Chad Castro
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Amazon

12:15 – 1:00

1:00 – 1:30

John Haupt
VP, Advanced Purchasing –
Global Agriculture
CNH

1:30 – 2:00

Evan Roux
Senior Solutions Engineer
aPriori

2:00 – 2:30

 
John Anthony
Lead Design Engineer
Elevate Aircraft Seating

2:30 – 3:00

3:00 – 3:30

 
Lily Thomas
Principal Consultant
aPriori

3:30 – 4:00

Craig Fischer
Senior Product Manager
aPriori

4:00 – 4:15

Chris Jeznach
VP, Product & Content Marketing
aPriori