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WiM Iowa | John Deere Smart Connected Factory: Innovation in Action Engine Works Tour

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM (CDT)
5 Seats Remaining

* Registration open until 5/30/25 at 5:00 PM (CST)

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Event Details

Join WiM Iowa for

John Deere Smart Connected Factory: Innovation in Action 

OPTIONAL ENGINE WORKS TOUR

Pick 1 of the 3 to attend! Note: Registration for each tour is separate. Space on each is limited.

Date:
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Location:
John Deere Tractor Operations
3500 E Donald St 
Waterloo, IA 50703 

Time:
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT

You must be registered for the Lunch and Presentations to attend this tour.

Join us for an in-person WiM Iowa event hosted by John Deere Waterloo Works. This event will focus on topics around smart connected factory initiatives. You can start the day with an optional tour, ensure you sign up due to capacity constraints. There will be networking during a provided lunch, followed by presentations.

Speakers: 

-5G: Emma Schmitz, Senior Manufacturing Engineer/Chris Yockey, Smart Connected Factory Lead
-Ops Digital Twin: Alex Williamson, Manufacturing Engineer/Matt Starr, Smart Connected Factory Lead
-Robotics - Automation: Josh Halverson, Factory Automation Manager/Allison Pin, Factory Automation Engineer/Leila Weirtz, Factory Automation Engineer
-Location Telemetry - Brian Chemin, Software Engineering Manager/Annie Kappelman, Material Flow Manager

Find out more about John Deere here: https://www.deere.com/en/

We can't wait to see you there!

For More Information:

Jillian Schutte
Jillian Schutte
Continuous Improvement and Cost Management, Supervisor John Deere (319)269-4355
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Please Note:

-Photo ID needed
-PPE Requirements: Closed-toed shoes and long-pants/sleeved shirts. Will be provided glasses, ear plugs, and bump cap.
-NDA form will need to be signed before the event.
-Addresses for tours will be sent out separately to those that register for a tour. You cannot attend the tour if you are late, you will need to meet at Tractor Operations at 10:30am

Agenda:

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Doors open, registration sign in 
9:05 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | Welcome at Tour locations
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Tours at factories 
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Travel to Tractor Operations 
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Lunch & Network
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | WiM & Factory Leadership Speakers
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Rotating Presentations:
•12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Presentation #1
•12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Presentation #2
•1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Presentation #3
•1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Presentation #4
2:00 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. | Closing
2:05 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Travel to Exit

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