Main Conference Day 1

This presentation will explore how Georgia Pacific are leveraging the power of AI to

revolutionize their manufacturing operations and drive innovation. Join this session to

understand how to:

• Change the dynamic of how decisions are made to keep pace with competition and disruption

• Enhance your efficiency and business performance with AIoT

• Identify the best use cases for AI and where you can apply them to best effect

• Automate manual processes with AI to achieve maximum efficiency gains

Mike Carroll

Vice President
Georgia Pacific LLC

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DeepNext’s AI agents can handle tasks with high levels of complexity, mirroring real-life

software development projects from workshops to deployment. This transformative

technology accelerates the creation of IT solutions tailored for the manufacturing industry,

enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and scope of connected worker solutions.

In this presentation, Lukasz will explore how leveraging AI-driven code generation can

enable manufacturers to rapidly deploy bespoke software that addresses their unique

operational challenges, driving innovation and productivity to new heights.

Lukasz Koczwara

CTO & Board Member
STX Next

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As Digital Transformation leaders, we often can get bombarded with technologies and it can become difficult to determine which technology set is the best fit for our specific transformation. Transformation does not simply equal technology. We need to take a step back, map out our processes thoroughly to be properly informed as to the technological requirements for transformation in any given part of the enterprise. In this discussion, we hear how technology, when used strategically and purposefully, can have a compounding effect on your transformation. Join this session to understand

how to:

• Modernize your business operations to reduce costs, meet customer demands and address security challenges

• Capture and standardize business processes to drive enterprise optimization and digital architecture decision making

• Empower your frontline workers with data to enhance their productivity and decision-making capabilities

• Develop your data capabilities based on your business priorities and a viable big data plan

Grant Ecker

Founder and Chairman
Chief Architect Network

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Samuel Parra

NA Manufacturing Integration Lead (GEC/DI)
BASF

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If not in a meeting, why not visit our Brainstorm Hub, the space for peer-to-peer networking, mind mapping and problem-solving!

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 session to understand how to:

• Develop a vision for change and clearly articulate the benefits for your business and workforce

• Create a culture of innovation and experimentation which embraces failures as a learning opportunity

• Manage conflict and resistance to change through listening to concerns and addressing objections

• Establish clear performance metrics and benchmarks to evaluate and measure success

Rober Pitts

Global Projects IT Discovery and Strategy Manager
ExxonMobil

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A recent study showed that 76% of manufacturing executives believe that data analytics are essential to gain competitive advantage. 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. Join this session to understand how to:

• Define the problems you face, identify the decision-making objectives, and establish KPI’s to define business rules

• Identify the best possible solution to meet desired business objectives

• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to guide decision-making

• Optimize inventory management by forecasting demand patterns, identify seasonality and detect trends

Anthony Huffman

Enterprise Architect Strategist, Industry 4.0
Koch

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We are witnessing the complete overhaul of warehousing operations in response to increased customer expectations and the availability of next generation technologies that can automate labor intensive tasks, improve accuracy and visibility into inventory management and drive supply chain optimization. However, digital leaders face significant challenges in driving rapid digital transformation to implement smart warehousing technologies. Join this panel to understand:

• Optimizing warehouse operations with barcode scanners, smartphones, tablets and smart glasses integrated with existing infrastructure

• Overcoming siloed data and a lack of interoperability across multiple enterprise systems

• Managing the large volumes of data that is generated by multiple IoT devices whilst also managing cost

• Using digital twin, IoT and advanced analytics to achieve agile, cost-efficiency and highly scalable warehouse operations

• How to better use data to be more predictive around how you service your customers

Companies that are looking to deploy connected worker solutions across multiple sites can face several challenges as each plant invariably comes with its own nuanced architecture, siloed data sets

and different technical maturity levels. Join this panel to discuss:

● Developing a multi-site strategy with scalable growth in mind from the start

● Overcoming a lack of standardization and siloed data sets across your plants

● Understanding the implementation challenges you will encounter with diverse workforce demographics across multiple sites

● The importance of leadership alignment and the creation of communities of best practice

Samuel Parra

NA Manufacturing Integration Lead (GEC/DI)
BASF

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If not in a meeting, why not visit our Brainstorm Hub, the space for peer-to-peer networking, mind mapping and problem-solving!

The Connected Worker after party will be a great opportunity to network with the best manufacturing leaders in the country. You can also make valuable connections with the top suppliers in the industry showcasing their latest solutions and services while enjoying the entertainment with fellow attendees.