Main Conference Day 1
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Registration, Check In & Networking Breakfast
8:00 am - 8:05 am
Welcome From Conference Director - Doug Power, IQPC
8:05 am - 8:10 am
Chair’s Opening Remarks
John Dyck -
CEO,
CESMII
The Future of Manufacturing: Resilience, Agility and Growth in a Recovering Economy
8:10 am - 8:40 am
Opening Keynote Panel: Empowering your Front-Line Workers and Enhancing the User Experience
Mike Giresi -
Chief Digital Officer,
Molex
Christopher Micena - Senior Director Innovation, SNF Holding Company
Andy Mears - Manufacturing Engineering, Sr, Manager – Operations Transformation & Intelligent Factory, Lockheed Martin
Nancy Maher - SVP & Chief Information Officer, Kyowa Kirin, Inc
Randall Kenny - Senior Principal Data & Analytics for P&O and Head of Product & Performance Analytics Sub-Discipline, bp
The integration of connected worker solutions can lead to significant improvements in operational efficiency, product quality, and a more engaged workforce. However, with complex digital architecture requirements and varied levels of digital literacy across the manufacturing sector, companies will face many challenges during the implementation phase if they are to deliver on their smart factory connected worker plans.
Our industry leader panellists will discuss:
- Driving enterprise optimization and connected worker digital architecture
- Driving user adoption through strong leadership and effective change management
- Realizing the potential of data-driven connected worker solutions for maximum ROI
- Moving from a predictive to a prescriptive operating environment through the utilization of AI, ML & advanced analytics
Andy Mears
Manufacturing Engineering, Sr, Manager – Operations Transformation & Intelligent FactoryLockheed Martin
Randall Kenny
Senior Principal Data & Analytics for P&O and Head of Product & Performance Analytics Sub-Disciplinebp
8:40 am - 9:10 am
Transform your Smart Factory Operating Environment to Enhance Visibility and Insight
- Connected worker solutions that enhance training and accelerate rapid onboarding
- Giving your workforce access to the information they need for informed decision making on the frontline
- Providing a one-stop-shop application that enhances productivity and eliminates repetitive and low value task tasks
9:10 am - 9:40 am
Keynote Panel: Moving from Predictive to Prescriptive Analytics: Leverage Data to Optimize Processes, Reduce Costs and Improve Decision Making
Praveen Moturu -
Vice President Digital & Global Chief Enterprise Architect,
Mars Inc.
Adem Kulauzovic - Director of Automation, Domino Printing
Dawn Zhu - Director of Innovation, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
Amir Kashani - Director AI & Digital Product Development, Stanley Black & Decker Inc
Rohit Ugle - Technical Specialist Data Science and Machine Learning, Caterpillar Inc
Predictive analytics powered by AI and machine learning can analyze vast amounts of data, predict equipment failures, optimize maintenance
schedules and streamline production processes. However, many want to take a step further to provide actionable recommendations and insights. Our industry leading panellists will discuss:
• Defining the problems you face, identifying the decision-making objectives, and establishing KPI’s to define business rules
• Delivering actionable insights and recommendations to guide decision-making
• Optimizing inventory management by forecasting demand patterns, identifying seasonality and detecting trends
9:40 am - 10:10 am
Case Study: Close the Skills Gap and Accelerate Speed to Workforce Competency through Digital Work Instructions
• Driving competency and consistency through experiential learning and ongoing performance support
• Upskilling your workers by leveraging XR and AI in the cloud
• Enabling real-time collaboration in the cloud and cross-functional decision making
• Making informed decisions to continuously improve process and asset performance
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Morning Networking Break
Track A - Digital Architecture & Innovative Technologies
10:30 am - 11:00 am Panel: Industry 4.0 Architecture for Complex Manufacturing Operations Grant Ecker - Founder & Chairman, Chief Architect ForumHeitor Cauneto - Global Manufacturing Excellence and Digital Transformation Sr Director, Bunge
Chandra Shekar - Global Director Enterprise Architecture & Digital Transformation, Carrier
Walter LaPlante - Controls & Industrial Connectivity Supervisor, Ford Motor Company
Digital architecture has evolved over time in response to complex smart manufacturing requirements, and many companies are now looking to develop an enterprise architecture that will support their digital transformation plans. Join this panel to discuss:
● How has architecture evolved over time in response to smart manufacturing requirements?
● Connecting the Architects across the company to understand where we can create value
● Modernizing and giving our workforce the visibility they need to run manufacturing lines
● Scaling the architecture across multiple sites with reference architectures
Track A - Digital Architecture & Innovative Technologies
11:00 am - 11:30 am Case Study: Connecting People, Products and Machines in the Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Environment● Leveraging IoT and RFID tags on products and machines
● Enabling data streams and advanced analytics for better decision making
● Monitoring inventory levels for proactive supply chain management
● Using collected data to improve processes throughout your facility
Track A - Digital Architecture & Innovative Technologies
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Presentation: The Technical Challenges of Making Robotics, AI, and Advanced Automation Accessible for Use by Manufacturers Joseph Giampapa - Principal Robotics Scientist, The ARM Institute- Why manufacturers need robotics, AI, and advanced automation
- What are the challenges of applying robotics to manufacturing processes
- Ways of addressing the challenges
- Successful strategies for using manufacturing robotics
Track A - Digital Architecture & Innovative Technologies
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Case Study: Cyber Security and the Connected Worker: Securing Operational Technology from Vulnerabilities- Learning the ground-level requirements for digital security and connected workers
- Getting insights into how OT Security must be included in decision making for apps deploying to the field
- Hearing first-hand stories of how app rollouts can be stifled by poor security decisions
Track B – Learning & Development
10:30 am - 11:00 am Why AR/VR is the Future of Employee Training and Onboarding Marla Fons - Program Manager – Training & Organizational Development, KUKA U.S. Holdings Company LLCJB Farge - Technology & Process Innovation Innovation Lead, Subsea 7
Amanda Clarida - Senior Manager Learning Design, Volvo Trucks
Traditional onboarding methods can be costly, time-consuming and ineffective. Many companies are exploring the use of AR/VR which can create an immersive and interactive experience personalized to the individual’s training requirements. Join this panel to discuss:
● Reimagining how you train and onboard employees so you can train people faster, cheaper, and safer
● Training your employees with a more immersive and engaging experience
● Creating realistic, context-based training scenarios that mimic real-word situations
● Developing a modern learning experience that responds to expectations from your new digital native workforce
Marla Fons
Program Manager – Training & Organizational DevelopmentKUKA U.S. Holdings Company LLC
Track B – Learning & Development
11:00 am - 11:30 am Case Study: The Integration of AR with Emerging Technologies for Holistic Work Procedures● Reimagining how you train and onboard employees so you can train people faster, cheaper, and safer
● Training your employees with a more immersive and engaging experience
● Creating realistic, context-based training scenarios that mimic real-word situations
● Developing a modern learning experience that responds to expectations from your new digital native workforce
Track B – Learning & Development
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Panel: Upskilling and Reskilling in the Age of AI to Create an Agile Workforce with a Diversified Skill Set Amy Ashley - Director of Learning & Development, CaterpillarJungwoo Ryoo - Chancellor & Chief Academic Officer, Penn State Dubois
Noah Ringler - Artificial Intelligence Policy Lead, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Conrad Leiva - VP Ecosystem & Workforce Education, CESMII
● Building workforce capability in response to AI-driven transformation efforts
● Upskilling existing talent to improve workforce retention and employee engagement
● Benchmarking the current skills of your workforce to understand learning requirements and ensure skill transformation is measurable
● Developing AI skills augmented with creativity, communication, and critical thinking to ensure operational agility
Track B – Learning & Development
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Case Study: Digital Work Instructions: Unlock Productivity, Digitize Standard Operating Procedures and Support Frontline Workers through Connected Worker SolutionsTrack C – Big Data & Advanced Analytics
10:30 am - 11:00 am Panel: Harnessing Big Data and Advanced Analytics to Drive Informed Decisions on the Frontline Robert Einspar - Director of Manufacturing Excellence, Mark Anthony BrewingCarlos Pineda - Head of Data Analytics, Data and Insights NA and Global Markets, Diageo
Vishal Vandrangi - Manager Operational Data Analytics, MSI Express
Brandon Leander - Global Head Seeds Data & Analytics, Syngenta
To drive access to real-time information and enhance decision making on the plant floor, you need to consider building data analytics capability across your enterprise. Join this panel to discuss:
● Overcoming time-consuming processes and disparate data sources
● Moving from data silos to a connected agile system
● Driving the right actions in the right places through real-time actionable insights
● Consolidating workflows and access data from disparate systems
Track C – Big Data & Advanced Analytics
11:00 am - 11:30 am Case Study: Collect, Analyze & Visualize Process Data to Inform Decision Making and Optimize- Providing a comprehensive view of processes with data integration, process modelling, alerting, and reporting
- Visualizing information in a way that enables an informed view at a glance
- Focusing on strategic priorities and communicating objectives across all tiers of your organization
Track C – Big Data & Advanced Analytics
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Presentation: Achieving Zero-Downtime, Zero-Waste Manufacturing with Industry 4.0 and AI Mo Abuali - Council Member, Forbes Technology Council- Take a systemic approach to Industry 4.0 by looking at how your people, processes and technology interact.
- Leverage Industry 4.0 tools like predictive analytics and AI to provide your workers with insights that drive productivity.
- Building a business case for Industry 4.0 and level up your digital maturity.
- Scale technology quickly by thinking big and starting small with an ROI mindset.
Track C – Big Data & Advanced Analytics
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Case Study: Driving Real-Time Production Optimization through Condition Monitoring and Predictive Analytics Technologies
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Networking Luncheon
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Keynote Panel: Develop and Roll-Out a Smart Factory Plan to Automate Manufacturing Processes and Drive Smarter Decision Making
Michael Muilenburg -
Senior Manufacturing Peer Group Leader and Instructor,
Manufacturing Alliance – Minnesota
Peyton Paulson - Continuous Improvement Manager, Kenco Group
Kartik Iyer - Director Smart Factory, TRUMPF
Anthony Huffman - Enterprise Architect Strategist, Industry 4.0, Koch
Recent research has shown that 76% of manufacturers either have a smart factory initiative that is ongoing or are working on formulating it. However, only 14% of companies are satisfied with their level of success. Join this keynote panel to explore the essential considerations you need to make to realize the potential of your smart factory development plans:
- Building a framework that is easily adopted by a multigenerational workforce with varying levels of expertize
- Prioritizing areas that offer the greatest return on investment and developing KPI’s to measure their impact
- Overcoming technology paralysis in a crowded solution provider market
- Solutions for breaking down data siloes for improved efficiency, data accuracy and better decision making
Michael Muilenburg
Senior Manufacturing Peer Group Leader and InstructorManufacturing Alliance – Minnesota
Interactive Discussion Groups
Deji Adedayo
Intelligent Automation Lead and Product Owner (North America)Gordon Foods Service
2:40 pm - 3:10 pm
Keynote Panel: How to Integrate Change Management Holistically Within your Connected Worker Project Team for Successful User Adoption
Brian Perlstein -
Digital Manufacturing Innovation Leader,
Owens Corning
Romina Guevara - Chief Digital Officer, Michelin
Mark A. Prosser - Digital Manufacturing Mobility Advisor, ExxonMobil
Michael Rosplock - Manager of Digital Manufacturing, Enerpac
Andrea Hine - Connected Worker Product Owner, Suncor
If you are looking to implement connected worker technologies across your plants, the first thing you need to consider at the start of your project plan is developing an effective change management strategy. Resistance to new technology initiatives can severely impact project success, so it is imperative that you create a viable change management strategy that integrates into every stage of your digital transformation project. Join this session to discuss:
- Defining your purpose and create a change team
- Determining which people within your business are best positioned to use their influence to drive change
- How to partner with change management for long term success
- Developing impact assessments and ensuring you fully understand your key stakeholders to ensure change readiness
3:10 pm - 3:50 pm
Solution Insight Session and Afternoon Networking Break
Are you looking for a specific connected worker solution, or want to explore the new innovative technology in this space? We’ve got you covered.
If you want to maximize your time at the event with a targeted networking session with leading technology providers, the Solution Insight Session is the ideal opportunity to learn about the solutions available to address your specific learning requirements. How does it work? It’s easy. You spend seven minutes at a table of your choice, collect your prize draw stamp, and when the bell rings you’ll be directed to the next one to start another
round of networking. At the end of the session, you’ll have met most of the technology providers that have the answers to the challenges you face, and if you haven’t, you can continue into the networking cocktail reception at the end of the day.
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
Panel: How to Create an Accessible Working Environment in Manufacturing
Angela Accurso -
Director of Workforce Progams,
MxD
Tim Linsenmeyer - Chief Technology Officer, Clover Environmental Solutions
It is clear that there are barriers to adopting strategies to increase accessibility in manufacturing, and that a holistic approach is needed to support employment opportunities for people with disabilities, while also supporting employers as they create accessible workplaces. The panel will discuss MxD Learn’s Manufacturing Accessibility and Job Training program, funded by the Department of Defense, which supports manufacturing job opportunities for people with disabilities while simultaneously increasing workplace accessibility. The panel will also give an overview of disability and accessibility and how technology can mitigate employment barriers for people with disabilities.
4:20 pm - 4:50 pm
Case Study: How AI can Solve a Global Skills Crisis
Richard Milnes -
CEO,
Zaptic
In an age of automation and skills shortages how will the role of industrial workers change? Richard will share a vision of how AI and automation is augmenting the role of industrial workers and what changes organizations need to make to adapt.
4:50 pm - 5:10 pm
Case Study: Generative AI Copilots that Create Actionable Insights for Connected Industrial Workers
- Providing enhanced human like interactions that go beyond data analytics and analysis
- Delivering personalized assistance for enhanced efficiency and productivity
- Streamlining inspections, reduce rework & minimize resource waste for frontline workers
- Assisting new workers with access to troubleshooting guides, maintenance manuals & procedure documentation
5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
Closing International Keynote Presentation: Factory of the Future: Building a Sustainable, Resilient and Human-Centered Approach to Manufacturing
Hugo David Herrmann -
Automotive Advanced Manufacturing Strategy, Industry 4.0 & Operational Excellence – Europe,
IAC Group
- Optimizing resource use and increasing efficiency to reduce costs and drive sustainable business strategies
- Bringing together the greater speed and accuracy of digital technologies and the potential of workers
- How AI and Generative AI will revolutionize manufacturing and drive unparalleled levels of innovation
- Shifting employees to higher-value tasks where machines and humans accomplish tasks via synchronized interactive joint activities
Hugo David Herrmann
Automotive Advanced Manufacturing Strategy, Industry 4.0 & Operational Excellence – EuropeIAC Group
5:40 pm - 5:45 pm
Chair’s Closing Remarks, Day One Concludes
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
The Manufacturing of Tomorrow Evening Reception
Step into the future of manufacturing at our future-orientated drinks reception, where innovation meets industry expertise. Join us for an evening of networking and fun at the end of a day exploring the cutting-edge technologies, trends, and strategies shaping the next era of manufacturing. Rub elbows with industry leaders, thought pioneers, and visionaries while enjoying cocktails and gourmet delights. Whether you're revolutionizing production processes or envisioning the factory of tomorrow, wind down and make new connections which will help propel your organization into the forefront of the manufacturing revolution.
