Invite-Only
September 24-25, 2025

Stoneridge Connect Leadership Summit

Join us in person for an exclusive, invite-only Stoneridge Connect Leadership Summit!

This free event provides leaders among Stoneridge clients with opportunities for collaborative learning and problem-solving in a face-to-face setting with like-minded executives.

Here’s what you’ll gain at the 2025 Leadership Summit:

Immediate Impact
Practical ideas you can apply to your business right away.

🧭 Future-Focused Insights
Clear guidance on what’s next—and how to prepare.

🤝 Peer-Level Connections
Real conversations with fellow executive leaders.

🚀 Leadership Development
Strengthen your strategy, influence, and vision.

💡 Real-World Problem Solving
Explore solutions to the challenges you’re facing now.

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Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Stoneridge Connect Leadership Summit sponsors have partnered with us to help make this event possible and free of charge. We value these relationships and believe in the importance of providing attendees the opportunity to learn more about their services and products.

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for the Stoneridge Connect Leadership Summit!

Register today for this complimentary invitation-only, Stoneridge Client Leadership event!
All meals, snacks & beverages, plus a welcome gift are included with your registration.
Travel & Lodging not included.
Book your stay through our designated hotel booking link for this event.

Location:

Hilton MSP
1001 Marquette Avenue S. | Minneapolis, MN | 55403

Agenda

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Orchestra Hall Minneapolis 674x486

Wednesday, September 24

Hilton MSP & Orchestra Hall

Get settled in and enjoy lunch before we kick off the workshop.

Leading in Uncertain Times

Matt Norman, Norman & Associates

Organizations today face continuous change which can lead to uncertainty. Changes engage us internally through events such as reorganizations and hiring. They engage us externally through changes in our marketplace, through the evolving expectations of our clients, and through innovation.

Leading a changing organization is a demanding responsibility. This workshop examines the challenges of executive-level change leadership, the common pitfalls leaders encounter, and the tools to overcome them.

In order to accomplish this we will:

  • Define the challenges of change
  • Avoid the most common change leadership mistakes
  • Identify ways to lead others and manage ourselves during
  • organizational change & uncertain times
  • Practice key executive leadership behaviors to demonstrate in uncertain times
  • Communicate in a way that maximizes engagement and buy-in through change
  • Review a proven mental model for increasing resilience

 

Welcome Reception

Location: Orchestra Hall

Join us for a social evening located at the Minneapolis Orchestra Hall with food, fun, and festive favors!

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Thursday, September 25

Hilton MSP

Enjoy breakfast and coffee to get ready for the big day.

Keynote: How to Build Your Company's AI Strategy

Eric Newell, CEO, Stoneridge Software

Explore how today’s frenzy of innovation and interest in AI mirrors other transformative moments in history and what it means for your organization. Learn best practices to chart your company's path forward with AI.

Unlock the Power of Your Data with AI Business Solutions

Muhammad Aurangzeb, Senior Partner Solution Architect for AI Business Solutions, Microsoft

Most organizations already have the data needed to improve growth, cash, and customer experience—the challenge is access, trust, and actionability. In this session, we show how leaders can connect ERP and CRM data into a single, governed view (Microsoft Fabric), see and fix process bottlenecks (Power Platform Process Mining), standardize business‑grade KPIs (Dynamics 365 Business Performance Analytics), and close the loop with scenario planning and write‑back to execution (Dynamics 365 Planning add‑in). The result: faster decisions, fewer manual steps, and measurable improvements in cycle time, revenue, and working capital.

From Insight to Impact:
Designing the Future of Work with Copilot Agent Studio

Scott Frappier, Chief Software Architect, Stoneridge Software

AI is no longer emerging—it’s actively reshaping how businesses operate and innovate. In this session, you’ll move beyond theory to see Microsoft Copilot Agent Studio in action and explore how intelligent agents can drive scalable, human-centered transformation.

Featuring live demos and a practical exercise focused on what processes in your business today can be AI-enabled. 

Laying the Groundwork:
Driving Business Value with Copilot for M365

Tracy Ottenstroer, Account Manager, Stoneridge Software

In this session we will share how organizations can move from curiosity to capability with Copilot for M365 and in D365. Learn how to build a foundation for success by aligning Copilot use with business value, preparing your security posture, and driving user adoption.

The session includes a live interview with Ryan Baune, executive sponsor of Winmark’s Flight Plan, offering real-world insights into leading Copilot transformation from the top.

Setting the Stage:
Preparing for Powerful Roundtable Conversations

Enjoy a catered lunch with fellow guests and Stoneridge team members.

Roundtables: Real Conversations, Real Impact

Join fellow leaders for dynamic roundtable discussions centered on a curated set of topics. Each table is designed to spark peer-to-peer dialogue around real-world use cases, practical challenges, and key themes in technology leadership.

You’ll have the opportunity to select 4 out of 8 topics that resonate most with your role and interests. Guided prompts and live examples will help fuel meaningful, focused conversations, while dedicated facilitators at each table will capture insights and encourage knowledge sharing across the room.

More session information coming soon!

 

Celebration Happy Hour and Closing Message

Join us for a closing message as we end our day with a celebratory happy hour.

More information to come. Make sure to register to save your spot!
*Subject to minor changes.