Tom Busby

VP, IT Operations Greif

Event Day 2 | May 6, 2026

12:55 PM Think Tank M: Funding Innovation – Unlocking Capital for Manufacturing Transformation

Digital transformation demands investment, but securing funding remains one of the biggest barriers to progress. For senior decision-makers, the challenge is balancing technology priorities with financial strategies that enable scalable change. Join this think tank to debate funding models, benchmark capital planning approaches, and share ideas on how to unlock innovation while delivering measurable ROI.

Discussion themes include:

Evaluating centralized innovation budgets versus business unit-led funding and their impact on agility and accountability
Overcoming traditional accounting hurdles that limit investment in emerging technologies and pilot programs
Involving finance teams early in ideation and planning to align with long-term business goals
Designing pilots that demonstrate clear value and build momentum for enterprise-wide transformation
Structuring funding mechanisms that support continuous improvement and futureproofing

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