Nicholas Colisto

Nicholas Colisto

Senior VP & Chief Information Officer Avery Dennison

CWM Summit Day One - October 14, 2026

8:15 AM Keynote:  The Leadership Shift Behind Connected Operations

As connected worker technologies mature, many organizations are discovering that tools alone do not drive transformation. This session explores how manufacturing and operations leaders can move beyond isolated digital initiatives and create scalable operational impact through better decision-making, workforce enablement, AI, automation, and organizational alignment. The discussion will focus on practical challenges in leadership, adoption, and execution that are shaping the next phase of connected operations.

• Why many connected worker initiatives stall after early success
• Balancing operational speed, workforce adoption, and execution discipline
• How AI, automation, and real-time operational data are reshaping frontline work
• Shifting from technology deployment to measurable business and operational outcomes
• Leadership and cultural factors required to scale connected operations successfully

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