TTA 2026 Spring Meeting - Rosemont, IL
The Rose Hotel Chicago O'Hare
5200 Pearl StreetRosemont, IL 60018
United States
Event Details
We are pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2026 Spring Meeting of The Transformer Association!
TTA 2026 Spring Meeting
Tuesday, April 21 - Thursday, April 23
Rosemont, Illinois
Registration Deadline March 17 EXTENDED March 25
Program highlights include:
- Keynote presentation by Raymont Harris, former NFL running back, Ohio State Buckeye, and the founder of Elite Mindset & Performance.
- David Forgue, partner at Barnes, Richardson & Colburn, explains where we are and where we're going with trade & tariffs.
- Technical presentations by Ales Bertuzzi, VP of Sales, GEORG NA, on improving core losses, and STAR Technology on potting technology and transformer manufacturing.
- ISO 9001 Update by Michael Fernald, Head of Central Certification Body at TÜV SÜD America.
- TTA Speed Networking session.
- NEW in 2026: Business Climate Roundtable: Intended to facilitate discussion on the current environment impacting the transformer industry. This interactive session provides attendees the opportunity to exchange insights on market trends, supply chain conditions, labor issues, energy policy developments, and overall business outlook.
- An in-depth analysis of the U.S. data center market, by Sean Reynolds, Senior Managing Director at JLL.
Be sure to complete your registration and book your sleeping room before Tuesday, March 17. Deadline extended to March 25.
TTA Speed Networking
Speed Networking seeks to connect Supplier Members with key personnel from Manufacturer Member companies. During this session, Suppliers are given 5-minute face-to-face meetings with Manufacturer Members. Suppliers are encouraged to strategize ways to bring value to their meetings with Manufacturer Members during this fast paced event.
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Schedule of Events
Tuesday, April 21
1:00pm - 3:00pm Board of Directors Meeting
3:30pm - 4:30pm Business Climate Roundtable
6:00pm - 8:00pm Optional Dinner - King's Dining & Entertainment
Wednesday, April 22
General Session & Networking Exhibits
7:30am - 8:30am Networking Breakfast & Tabletop Exhibits
8:30am Welcome, Introductions, Program Overview
8:45am - 9:00am Sponsor Presentations
9:00am - 10:15am Control the Controllables | Raymont Harris,
Elite Mindset & Performance
10:15am - 10:45am Networking Break with Tabletop Exhibits
10:45am - 12:00pm Customs, Tariffs, and Trade: Where We Are
and What Is Next? | David Forgue, Barnes,
Richardson & Colburn
12:00pm - 1:00pm Luncheon
1:15pm - 2:15pm Speed Networking
2:15pm - 2:30pm Networking Break with Tabletop Exhibits
2:30pm - 4:00pm Technical Sessions:
Improving Core Losses to
Meet DOE 2029 | Ales Bertuzzi, GEORG NA
Designing in the Right Potting Technology -
Transformers | STAR Technology
2:30pm - 4:00pm Business Forum: ISO 9001: 2026: The Next
Evolution of Quality Management - What’s
Changing and How to Prepare |
Michael Fernald, TUV SUD America
6:00pm - 7:00pm Welcome Reception
7:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner
Thursday, April 23
General Session & Networking Exhibits
7:30am - 8:30am Networking Breakfast & Tabletop Exhibits
8:30am - 8:50am Materials Update
8:50am - 9:00am TTA Membership Meeting
9:00am - 10:30am Data Center Outlook | Sean Reynolds, JLL
Optional Dinner at King's Dining & Entertainment
An optional dinner will be held at King's Dining & Entertainment on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:00pm. The cost is $75 per person and includes a hot dinner buffet. Cash bar available.