# ProPulse 2026

- Dates: 30 September 2026
- Location: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, United States
- Organiser: ProGlove

## Who attends

ProPulse brings together operations leaders and IT decision-makers from Fortune 500 companies.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://proglove.com/propulse-2026/)

## Topics

- PR

## Speakers

- Mike Baricevich, Sr. Director Operations Engineering & Vendor Compliance, Gap, Inc
- Christine Sigwarth, Supply Chain & Logistics Innovation Leader, John Deere
- Jörn Herrmann, Senior Expert, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Practice
- Robert Lillquist, Production Team Manager, Ford
- Dr. Karsten Schwarz, CEO
- Alexander Kottke, Head of Logistics Planning, Mercedes-Benz Düsseldorf Plant
- Thomas Kirchner, Co-Founder, ProGlove
- Konstantin Brunnbauer, CEO, ProGlove
- Nicholas Petikas, High Performance Psychologist
- Steve Simmerman, Vice President Global Alliances, Locus Robotics
- Vladimir Keil, CEO, Lio
- Marcel Kars, CRO, ProGlove
- Paul Günther, Co-Founder, ProGlove

## Where to stay

- **Jaslin Hotel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 261 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jaslinhotel.com/)
- **Benedictine Bed and Breakfast**: guest house, 1.4 km from the venue, 3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://chicagomonk.org/visit-us/benedictine-bed-breakfast/)
  - Phone: +1-888-539-4261 x202
- **SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown**: 1.5 km from the venue, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chisn-springhill-suites-chicago-chinatown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 312-766-9668
- **The Polo Inn**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue, 3322 South Morgan Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://thepoloinn.com/)
- **Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue, 11 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chicago-illinois/wyndham-chicago-mccormick/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/propulse-chicago/