Manufacturing environments are increasingly complex, with rising demands for efficiency, precision and scalability, but Gen AI offers a powerful toolset that can help unlock new levels of operational performance. This panel will explore some of the key use cases where Gen AI can make a substantial impact including:

·       Using AI to boost plant performance by optimizing processes, improving worker productivity, and reducing downtime

·       Leveraging Gen AI functionality to enhance predictive maintenance capability, from early fault detection to dynamic maintenance schedules

·       Capturing and codifying knowledge from your ageing workforce; creating AI powered knowledge repositories, and adaptive, personalized learning approaches

This session will feature 4 lightning talks (7 minutes), each from an industry leader in the Connected Worker Space. Designed to share a project challenge, insights into the                technology that helped solve it and the lessons learned along the way, you’ll leave with practical insights into how each company is driving ROI.

Talk 1: Using Data to Optimize Processes, Reduce Costs and Improve Decision Making at Thermon Inc. Darwin Jebha, VP & CIO, Thermon Inc

Talk 2: Harnessing AI Agents for Efficiency: Automating Repetitive Tasks, Streamlining Complex Processes, and Boosting Productivity, Brent Railey, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company

Talk 3: Utilizing Gen AI to Enable Personalized Learning Experiences that Drive Upskilling and User Experience, Tony Huffman, Enterprise Architect Strategist, Industry 4.0, Koch

Talk 4: Breaking free of Pilot Purgatory - Realizing Global Economies of Scale via AI, ML, & Operational Excellence, Jonathan Alexander, Manufacturing AI & Advanced Analytics Manager, Albemarle