Boris Voltchenko

Many manufacturers are modernizing unevenly, with individual plants pursuing their own digital initiatives without a unified strategy. Connectivity remains the foundational barrier, with issues such as inconsistent Wi Fi, legacy infrastructure, and siloed modernization programs slowing progress. This panel brings together leaders who are building enterprise wide connectivity roadmaps that support MES, maintenance modernization, digital work instructions, predictive maintenance, and connected worker initiatives. The discussion will explore how to align plants, IT, and operations around a common connectivity foundation that accelerates transformation at scale.

• Establish a unified connectivity strategy that aligns all plants and modernization programs under a common vision

• Build the foundational infrastructure required for MES, maintenance modernization, digital work instructions, and AI enabled use cases

• Identify and close critical gaps such as inconsistent Wi Fi, outdated networks, and fragmented technology ownership

• Create a scalable approach that avoids each plant taking its own path and ensures repeatable deployment models

• Connect connectivity investments directly to operational outcomes such as reliability, productivity, and workforce enablement

Many connected worker programs launch with strong energy, clear sponsorship and early wins, but the real challenge begins once the initial rollout is complete. Sustaining momentum requires disciplined governance, continuous capability building, cross functional alignment and a clear plan for scaling beyond the first wave of sites. In this keynote panel we will discuss what it takes to maintain adoption, evolve standards, and embed connected worker tools into the rhythm of daily operations so the program continues to deliver measurable value year after year.