Lauren Dunford

Lauren Dunford

CEO and Co-Founder Guidewheel

Lauren Dunford is the Co-Founder and CEO of Guidewheel, where she leads the charge of empowering ten million factories globally to reach sustainable peak performance. Guidewheel’s AI-driven FactoryOps platform helps manufacturers unlock productivity gains, improving productivity by 20%+ and energy efficiency by 10-15% within months. Lauren founded Guidewheel while studying at Stanford University and has since expanded the company’s operations globally. Backed by top investors like Greycroft and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lauren’s leadership is driving transformative change in manufacturing.

Main Conference Day 2 - Thursday October 16

11:00 AM Leadership and Change Management in the Age of Industry 4.0: Strategies for Leading a Digital Transformation Journey in Manufacturing and Fostering a Culture of Innovation.

In this session we will learn how to navigate leadership challenges in driving digital adoption, and the role of strong leadership in overcoming resistance to change and fostering a culture of innovation through:

  • Workforce Transformation and Skills Development: Shifting the focus to the evolving skill sets required for Industry 4.0, to discuss strategies to upskill the workforce through making complex data more accessible and actionable for shop floor employees.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Transitioning into the importance of real-time data and AI in manufacturing in enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Cybersecurity in Smart Manufacturing: The challenges and solutions in securing IoT and smart manufacturing systems while protecting the integrity of data and the security of connected devices.
  • Sustainability and Industry 4.0: How Industry 4.0 technologies contribute to manufacturers reducing waste and energy consumption, contributing to more sustainable operations.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Lauren.

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