CIM 2026: The Conference Where Innovation Meets Infrastructure! The conference will be held on May 28 - 29, 2026 in Dublin Ohio.
THE QUIET GIANTS
Energy, supply chains, and security - the unseen systems that fuel every industry and
safeguard our future. At CIM 2026, leaders across the Midwest will tackle “why act” and
“how to start” modernizing these systems with strategic policy, cross-sector partnerships, and real-world pilot projects.
2026 FOCUS AREAS
• Energy Transition & Security — Building resilient, localized grids for data centers
and AI-driven growth.
• Supply Chain Security — Securing critical materials like semiconductors and rare
earths through U.S. mining and manufacturing.
• National Defense & Security — Integrating AI and cyber-physical systems to
protect against evolving threats.
• Funding & Trade Agreements — Financing major infrastructure projects and
collaborating with global allies for shared resilience.
WHO ATTENDS
Government Leaders • Industry Executives • Defense Innovators • Academics • Investors
Vendors in energy generation & infrastructure | semiconductors | critical materials |
cybersecurity | logistics | advanced manufacturing | infrastructure finance