Too often, procedures in the oil and gas industry are still manually written and formatted, resulting in inconsistent outputs, inconsistent performance, poor usage and increased risk. This workshop will help you understand the benefits of digital smart procedures and walk through the procedure digitization journey. Topics covered include: 

● Current limitations of MS Word – paper based procedures and independent documents, not mobile friendly 

● Avoiding a “one size fits all” approach to procedures – adaptive views of content based on user needs and function 

● Advanced tools for writers to eliminate formatting, make global changes and ensure clear and concise standards 

● The power of procedure automation, lifecycle management, structured authoring and electronic enforcement for inconsistent outputs 

● Driving operational excellence through multi-functional fit-for- purpose outputs, including checklists, job aids, skills assessment and interactive training from single source 

● Explore power and value of on-demand access to interactive mobile procedures and data recording for accountability and audits 

● Extensibility of digital content to enterprise technologies, including work order systems, CMMS and LMS. 

Elliott Lander

Founder and Managing Director
ATR Inc

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Andrew Christian

Senior Project Engineer
ATR Inc

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Connected worker technology is transforming the face of manufacturing and recent research shows that half of manufacturers have implemented connected worker solutions, with another 20% planning to do so in the next year. Join this workshop to explore: 

• Achieving quantifiable value from connected worker platforms that drive efficiency, optimization, and cost reduction 
• Improving visibility across your manufacturing processes to reduce production errors, defects and costs 
• Increasing employee engagement, improving knowledge transfer & enhancing upskilling to drive efficiency and safety 
• Developing a path to continuous improvement and operational excellence 

Joris Stolk

TPM and Digital Innovation Manager
CCU (Heineken JV)

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The process of digital transformation is never easy, it requires strong leadership to drive change and create a culture that embraces innovation. Resistance to change can also be a major hurdle to overcome so it is essential that you communicate your visions for ‘why’, and ‘how’ the new digital tools will enhance the user experience. Join this workshop to explore: 

• Developing a vision for change and clearly articulate the benefits to your business and workforce 
• Creating a culture of innovation and experimentation which embraces failures as a learning opportunity 
• Managing conflict and resistance to change through listening to concerns and addressing
• Establishing clear performance metrics and benchmarks to evaluate and measure success 

Hugo David Herrmann

Automotive Advanced Manufacturing Strategy, Industry 4.0 & Operational Excellence – Europe
IAC Group

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This workshop will explore how you can improve the effectiveness of your workforce through digital workflows which improve can enhance strategic decision making and response on the shop floor. Join this workshop to explore: 

• Digitizing and driving workflows and dashboards for paperless daily management systems 
• Integrating digital workflow solutions that can enhance your maintenance, inspections and operational processes 
• Enabling continuous learning, training and upskilling 
• Utilizing mobile and hands free wearable digital workflow devices that can improve productivity and reduce operational errors 

Developing a connected worker strategy is key if you want to improve how work is performed as part of your maintenance, inspection and operation processes. 

Attend this workshop to understand how to leverage connected worker technology to improve maintenance and inspections. The workshop explores: 

• Reducing manual processes  
• Developing an integrated approach to digital reliability and maintenance 
• Locating assets, materials, tools and co-workers during maintenance projects 
• Decreasing response time and increasing wrench time during maintenance and operations 
• Modernizing your business and becoming a truly data-driven organization with digital inspections 

With many employees rapidly approaching retirement age, a major priority for senior leaders is how to capture and retain knowledge from their current workforce and integrate that information into training and development programs that can enable rapid onboarding and upskilling. Advancements in VR, AI and AR are opening a world of possibilities to revolutionize the way employees learn and develop new skills. Join this workshop to explore: 

• 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 

JB Farge

Technology & Process Innovation Innovation Lead
Subsea 7

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To optimize supply chains, improve productivity, reduce costs, and monitor machine usage and reliability, organizations are applying data and analytics techniques across their processes. But how do you use big data and analytics to ensure that your connected workforce has access to the right information in real time? Join this workshop to explore: 

• Empowering your workers with access to real time information 
• Instantly creating personalized, interactive and actionable insights from you cloud data 
• Optimizing your operations and identifying areas for improvement 
• Developing your data capabilities based on your key business priorities 

Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize the way businesses operate by automating 

tasks, improving efficiency, and unlocking new opportunities for creativity and innovation. 

However, for organizations to fully realize the benefits of generative AI, they must scale its use 

across the enterprise. Join this workshop to explore: 

• Developing a Gen AI governance model and usage policies to manage potential risks  
• Assessing your network architecture, security policies, data governance and compliance framework 
• Understanding the best use cases for Gen AI that will quickly realize ROI 
• Developing pilots with a focus on core business processes 
• Delivering best practice change management strategies that support team members in their adoption 

Digitalization in manufacturing has profoundly transformed hiring, training, and the skill sets required in the workplace, together with reshaping organizational structures. This shift necessitates a workforce capable of adapting to new technologies and processes. Consequently, training programs have evolved, focusing more on digital skills and continuous learning to keep pace with technological advancements. Traditional roles have expanded to include digital competencies, leading to a demand for workers who are not only mechanically skilled but also capable of navigating and optimizing digital tools and platforms. Join this workshop to discuss: 

• What the skill-sets and roles needed for project implementation are 
• What the options for structuring ongoing embedded organizations are 
• How companies influence and adjust to the changing academic landscape and new generational expectations 
• Where and how to hire digital-ready talent 
• How companies can adapt their internal training practices to meet rapidly changing needs 

Mike McFarlane

Former Director, Digitalization of Production and Technology NA
BASF

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MxD operates from a state-of-the-art innovation center near downtown Chicago. The 22,000-squarefoot research factory is used to test and demonstrate new technology; train the workforce on these 

new systems and tools; and demonstrate the need for cybersecurity in manufacturing. 

Join this site tour to experience: 

• The digital tools, cyber security and workforce expertise MxD has developed to help factories build every part better than the last 
• Legacy machines outfitted with low-cost sensors to cutting edge technology 
• How a manufacturer can get hacked and receive practical advice on how to secure your plant floors 
• The interplay between humans and technology and understand how to identify and train for the digital manufacturing jobs of the future 
• How to gather and aggregate data from different equipment and processes and use it in a meaningful way 
• The assembly testbed which is a great of example of digital manufacturing technology that augments the capability of workers without automation. 

If you want to experience the factory of the future and understand how to better connect your workforce to the digital resources they need to work more effectively and drive productivity across 

your manufacturing plants, this site tour is not to be missed. 

*Transportation to the MxD departs at 2:00 PM and returns at 6:15 PM. The tour will run from 2:45-5:15 PM and will be followed by a networking cocktail hour from 5:15-6:15 PM.

Companies are looking for ways to boost the speed, reliability and productivity of their warehouse and distribution operations in response to urgent supply chain challenges such as labor shortages and the needs for increasing throughput, maximizing space utilization and improving fulfilment quality and safety. But how do you develop a plan to turn your warehouse into a smart one and what are the key delivery challenges you will face during your digitalization journey? 

This masterclass has been designed to help you develop a robust, comprehensive implementation plan and guide you through the pitfalls you will face during your journey to increased automation across your warehouse and distribution centers. 

Join this masterclass to explore: 

• Developing a digital architecture roadmap - analysing your operations and understanding which processes you can automate 
• Creating a clear cost-benefit analysis for your digital transformation project 
• Understanding connectivity and data security requirements  
• Designing a change management and training strategy that puts your workforce at the heart of the decision-making process 
• Identifying and selecting technology solutions that are scalable and adaptable 
• Conducting pilot testing of your technologies in a controlled environment 
• Building predictive capabilities into your warehouse operations with AI and ML