TRI 2026 Fall Meeting
Columbus, Ohio | November 10–12, 2026
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Rate: $194 (taxes not included)
Address: 350 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone Number: (614) 463-1234
RESERVE HOTEL ROOMPut your brand in the hands of every attendee with the NEW TRI Fall Meeting Lanyard Sponsorship. As the exclusive sponsor, your company logo will be prominently displayed on the official event lanyards worn by all participants throughout the November Fall Meeting. This high-visibility sponsorship provides continuous exposure during educational sessions, networking events, and throughout the conference, ensuring your organization remains top of mind. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your commitment to the refractory industry while gaining valuable brand recognition at one of TRI's premier events.
Maximize your brand exposure at one of the meeting’s most highly attended and energetic networking events. As a Reception Sponsor, your company logo will be prominently displayed at the entrance and at the open bar—guaranteeing exceptional visibility where attendees naturally gather and connect.
In addition, your company will be recognized on the event website and during the meeting’s opening session, reinforcing your presence throughout the program.
Secure your spot and put your brand in the spotlight.
Start the day with visibility and impact. As a Breakfast Sponsor, your company logo will be prominently displayed at the entrance to the breakfast room and at the buffet, ensuring high visibility among all attendees. You’ll also be recognized on the event website and during the meeting’s opening session, reinforcing your brand’s commitment to supporting the industry.
Don’t miss this prime opportunity to make a lasting impression early in the day.
Put your brand in front of attendees at one of the most anticipated networking moments of the day. As a Lunch Sponsor, your company logo will be prominently displayed at the entrance to the lunchroom and at the buffet, ensuring high visibility. In addition, your company will be recognized in official meeting materials and during the event’s opening session.
Take center stage and elevate your company’s visibility. As the exclusive sponsor of Wednesday’s General Session, a representative from your company will have the opportunity to introduce the featured speaker—placing your brand directly in front of the full audience. Your logo will be prominently displayed at the entrance of the general session room, and your company will be recognized on the event website and during the meeting’s opening session.
This is a one-of-a-kind sponsorship opportunity, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot and make a memorable impact.
Meeting Details: All TRI Manufacturing members are welcome. Location and agenda details to be announced.
Meeting Details: All TRI Associate members are welcome. Location and agenda details to be announced.
Session Information:
The General Session will feature a strong lineup designed to provide valuable business and industry insights. Attendees will hear updates during the TRI Business Meeting with Brian Osborne, receive important Legal Updates from Scott Galt, and gain perspective on Supply Chain trends "Resilience, AI and Workforce Development: The Future of Supply Chain Management," from Kenneth K. Boyer, Ph.D. The program will also include a session focused on Marketing, "From Firebricks to Firepower: Rethinking B2B Marketing in the Age of AI," from Matt Schiering, providing practical insights and ideas to help companies strengthen their marketing efforts and reach new audiences.
Kenneth K. Boyer, Ph.D. - Bio
Dr. Ken Boyer is a professor of operations management. He came to Fisher in 2008 from Michigan State University, where he was a professor in the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management. From 2006-11, he was the co-editor in chief of theJournal of Operations Management, one of the five highest-ranking management journals in the field and the premiere scholarly journal for operations and supply chain management. He has memberships in the Academy of Management, Production and Operations Management Society and
the Decision Sciences Institute.
Dr. Boyer’s professional activities include serving in several leadership positions within DSI and the Academy of Management. He has published more
than 50 journal articles on health-care operations, e-commerce and technology management. His work has been cited more 12,000 times.
Dr. Boyer has given invited presentations in nine different countries and been quoted in several prominent periodicals, including the New York Times, Business 2.0 , the Chicago Tribune and USA Today. In addition he has written three books including The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Five Visionaries Leading the Charge. Early in his career, Dr. Boyer wrote the influential article “Approaches to the Factory of the Future. An Empirical Taxonomy”, Journal of Operations Management, 1996, Kenneth Boyer, Peter Ward, Keong Leong. He is actively working on a research project re-envisioning the factory of the future today.
Matt Schiering - Bio
Matt Schiering is a full-time Marketing Professor at Dominican University, located in New York’s Hudson Valley. He teaches courses including Content Creation, Global Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Concurrently, he is principal and co-founder of Sheer Strategy®, a sales leadership and strategic management consulting firm. He has partnered with clients across leading Healthcare and Government sectors including Thermo-Fisher, Gojo, and the USDA. Before moving to Higher Ed., he spent over 25 years in corporate America. His top customers included Starbucks®, Chick-fil-A® & Publix®.
He holds a Bachelor’s from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and an M.B.A. from The University of Texas (El Paso). He is a U.S. Army veteran, having served at Fort Bliss from 1990 to 1994 after earning his ‘jump wings’ at Fort Benning.
He is the father of two adult children, Jared and Rayna, and has been married to his wife Maddy for almost 34 years. In his free time, he enjoys writing and fronting ‘Pop Rocks,’ a classic rock cover band.
Format Information: Brief, back-to-back structured networking sessions between manufacturers and associate members. Manufacturers stay, associates will rotate. Refreshment break provided mid-afternoon. Schedule to be determined.
Session Information:
General Session will start with engaging Roundtable Discussions, providing attendees with an opportunity to share ideas, experiences, and perspectives with fellow industry professionals (details to follow). In addition, Matt Boocks, from MINTEQ will lead a session on "Our Safety Journey and the Operational Excellence Tools We Used", offering practical insights and strategies to help companies improve processes, efficiency, and overall performance.
Matt Boocks - Bio
Matt Boocks is an experienced EHS professional with 18 years of experience in the safety industry and 19 years with Minteq International Inc. In his current role as Global Director of EHS, he leads safety strategies and continuous improvement efforts across Minteq’s global operations.
Current Role
As Global Director of EHS, Matt focuses on strengthening safety performance for Minteq field service personnel and manufacturing operations. His responsibilities also include managing the Operational Excellence program for Steel Mill Service, North America.
Minteq Experience
During his time with Minteq, Matt has concentrated on improving the safety approach of field service personnel starting in 2008. In 2014, he expanded his role to include Minteq Manufacturing, and in 2019 he was promoted to Global Director of EHS.
Military Service and Education
Before joining Minteq, Matt served in the United States Army for 20 years, retiring in 2006. After his retirement, he earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in occupational health and safety from Columbia Southern University.
Transportation: To be provided.
Requirements: RSVP must be received from registered attendees by October 30th. No PPE required for this tour.
