Ron Norris is a renowned leader in innovation and transformation, known for driving sustainable growth through cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking strategies. With deep expertise in Business Strategy, Operations, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Causal AI, Ron is a frequent global speaker and has helped leading organizations bridge operational gaps and achieve strategic goals at scale. As Director of Innovation at Georgia-Pacific, Ron spearheaded groundbreaking AI initiatives in supply chain optimization, workforce development, and digital transformation. His pioneering efforts in AI-driven digital agents and knowledge retention systems have empowered organizations to leverage AI for intelligent automation and operational excellence. A holder of multiple patents and the architect of the world’s first commercial audio and video streaming service, Ron exemplifies first-principles thinking and large-scale innovation. As the Founder of Advanced Innovation Management (AIM), Ron works with organizations to drive business transformation through strategic innovation, operational expertise, AI-driven solutions, and market-driven strategies. Whether guiding executives on AI adoption, business strategy, or market positioning, Ron’s expertise enables companies to innovate, scale, and achieve long-term success. “We’re not changing the work. We’re changing the way we participate in getting the work done.”
Keynote Speaker Ron Norris returns to the Connected Worker Series to share the latest evolution of his casual AI journey at Georgia Pacific. As a self-proclaimed change agent, Ron has dedicated his career to reshaping how works gets done; and leveraging cutting edge technology to make operations more efficient is a key part of his approach. He also loves to break down complex concepts and make them understandable and actionable for all. In our closing keynote Ron will share:
· How Georgia Pacific have applied math, knowledge and data into their AI model to expediate decision making and transform business operations
· How Knowledge AI and Data AI combine to form Automated Reasoning
· How to leverage advanced Causal AI to empower the enterprise with unprecedented insights that go far beyond correlations and data-centric artificial intelligence
· How Georgia Pacific has successful used technology to enhance operational efficiency, enable proactive decision-making, minimize downtime, and optimize resource utilization
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Ron.
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