26th - 27th October 2026
Agenda
Day 1
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
08:55 – 09:00
CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
09:00 - 09:30
How P&G Leaders Drive “Digital Integrated Work Systems (IWS)” to Create Competitive Advantage for Your Business!
- Research shows that some 70% of (digital) transformations fail as the organizational- and people foundations are not ready to accept/implement the (digital) transformation. However, most transformation projects at P&G do succeed, which rases just 1 question: ‘What does P&G do differently?’
- With IWS, Procter & Gamble/’s OPEX program, P&G builds leadership and operator capability to drive continuous loss elimination, capability building, and engagement, all factors that are fundamental to transform an organization.
- The presentation shows a practical framework for how leaders established and effective OPEX program that engages 100% of their employees.
- Enable success through Digital builds on this OPEX frame work taking productivity and automation to the next level.
Tom Porter, Director, Manufacturing Innovation & Capability, Procter & Gamble
09:30 - 10:00
Scaling AI and Digital Transformation at DuPont: Turning Operational Data into Measurable Business Value
- How DuPont is aligning AI, automation, and real-time data platforms to improve performance across manufacturing operations
- Moving from pilots to enterprise scale—establishing governance, data foundations, and standardized deployment models that enable repeatable value creation
- Embedding digital capabilities into workflows to drive sustained adoption and measurable outcomes at the plant level
- Linking technology investments to clear business use cases and financial impact, ensuring transformation translates into cost reduction and revenue growth
- Driving cultural transformation—enabling a workforce built on trust, continuous learning, and data-driven decision making
Alice Hilson, Senior Director, Digital Innovation and Enterprise Technology, DuPont
10:00 - 10:30
Transforming maintenance history and MES data into instant, AI-driven support for frontline teams
- Unlocking the power of proven solutions—making hidden know-how instantly accessible and actionable across shifts
- Building a cloud-based backbone for scaling troubleshooting intelligence seamlessly across global operations
- Standardizing tools and data sources to create a unified layer of operational intelligence for every plant
- Bringing AI straight to the shop floor—turning complexity into clarity and speeding up every decision
10:35 - 11:25
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 - 12:00
Enabling the Front-Line with Data and AI
- Why 47% of leading manufacturers are using AI to empower front-line workers
- How turnkey AI solutions help junior operators perform like seasoned veterans, driving operational excellence
- Gaining a competitive edge by lowering costs, improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and addressing productivity gaps caused by workforce turnover
- Showing how manufacturing benefits from AI and advanced analytics
- Understanding common pitfalls that cause AI projects to fail and strategies to ensure successful implementation
12:00 - 12:30
The Expansion of AI and Robotics in Modern Manufacturing
- Exploring the integration of robotics, AI, and automation to enhance efficiency and quality across all business areas
- Strategies for upskilling the workforce to effectively utilize advanced technologies
- Addressing challenges in implementing smart manufacturing solutions within traditional operations
- The role of data analytics in optimizing robotic and automated systems for continuous improvement
- Highlighting successful transformations through advanced robotics and automations
12:30 - 13:00
Optimizing Manufacturing Processes: Strategies to Improve Process Flow, Reduce Cycle Time, and Boost Efficiency
- Identifying bottlenecks, optimizing workflows, and streamlining the production process for enhanced efficiency
- Leveraging digital tools, IoT, and data analytics to monitor and optimize manufacturing operations in real-time, driving faster decision-making
- Improving Equipment Utilization: Strategies to enhance the utilization and uptime of critical manufacturing equipment, ensuring that production capacity is maximized
- Workforce Optimization: Aligning workforce skills and capacity with production demands, enhancing team collaboration, and reducing downtime through effective training and deployment
- Continuous Process Improvement: Establishing a culture of ongoing process evaluation and refinement to ensure long-term improvements in production efficiency
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Continuous Improvement / OPEX
- Industry 4.0
- Lean Methodologies
- Additive Manufacturing / Factory-as-a-Service
- Connected Factory
- Net Zero
- Supply Chain Manufacturing Excellence
- Cybersecurity
- Robotic Automation
- Digital/Software Adoption
- MES / Shop-floor Digitization
- Machine Learning
- Digital Twin
- M2M Communication
- Remote Working
- Plant / Workforce Safety
- Wireless Connectivity
- Cloud, Edge & IoT Data Management
- Asset Performance Management (APM 4.0)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Technologies
- Predictive Analytics / Condition Monitoring
- Green Manufacturing Practices & Initiatives
- Asset Management
- Data Analytics / Big Data / Data Management
- Cloud Computing & Sensors|Cloud Computing & Sensors
- Sustainability & ESG Software|Sustainability & ESG Software
- Project & Resource Management|Project & Resource Management
13:05 - 13:55
LUNCH
14:00 - 14:30
Converging Lean and Digitalization: Building the Smart Factory Without Losing Lean Principles
- Lean as the foundation for digital transformation.
- Should Lean tools stay the same or be digitized?
- Aligning Lean maturity with digitalization.
- Using data, automation, and AI to support process improvement.
- Lessons learned from successful and failed implementations.
Raidan Lage, Regional Smart Factory Coordinator – Americas, ZF
14:30 - 15:00
Why Manufacturing Transformations Fail, and the Solution That Fixes It
- Since the mid 1980’s, 70% of manufacturing transformations have failed
- The reason is due to a systemic problem in global industry
- In this presentation, John will explain the systemic problem and present a solution that will unlock manufacturing value
- This concept is now gaining global momentum and will bring about a paradigm shift in the industry
John Robinson, Founder & CEO, The Quorum Principle Limited
15:00 - 15:30
Accelerating AI Innovation in Manufacturing
- Utilising AI to chat with our data, enabling employees to ask questions, explore trends and generate canvases using natural language.
- User configurations of prebuilt and custom agents to suit operational and quality needs
- Reducing downtime, extending equipment life and improving overall operational efficiency by adopting AI-driven predictive maintenance
- By applying AI to deviations management, the technology has reduced closure time for minor deviations drastically
- Digital twins and soft sensors, data-driven models are providing insights beyond direct measurement, enabling adaptive process control to improve yields and batch-on-batch consistency
- AI-powered yield analytics platform enabling manufacturing teams to spend less time on data analysis and more time acting on insights, resulting in consistently higher yields and optimized use of raw materials
- Overcoming system failures, shutdowns because of design issues, system compatibility problems or cybersecurity incident
Dr. Marcel Schaefer, Sr. Research Scientist/Sr. Program Coordinator, Fraunhofer USA
15:35 - 16:25
COFFEE BREAK
16:30 - 17:00
Optimizing Operations with ERP Solutions
- The role of industry-specific ERP solutions in optimizing production and reducing lead times
- How automation improves quality and streamlines workflows in manufacturing operations
- Achieving real-time visibility for enhanced decision-making and inventory management
- Integrating advanced technologies to modernize manufacturing processes
17:00 - 17:30
Leveraging AI for Advanced Data Protection and Cybersecurity
- Implementing AI for growth in key industries like healthcare and finance
- Optimizing complex infrastructure to support scalable AI solutions
- Leading global AI teams to deliver impactful, secure AI and cloud solutions
- Strategic partnerships to expand AI adoption across the enterprise
- Balancing AI investment with ROI through effective AI governance
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Continuous Improvement / OPEX
- Industry 4.0
- Lean Methodologies
- Additive Manufacturing / Factory-as-a-Service
- Connected Factory
- Net Zero
- Supply Chain Manufacturing Excellence
- Cybersecurity
- Robotic Automation
- Digital/Software Adoption
- MES / Shop-floor Digitization
- Machine Learning
- Digital Twin
- M2M Communication
- Remote Working
- Plant / Workforce Safety
- Wireless Connectivity
- Cloud, Edge & IoT Data Management
- Asset Performance Management (APM 4.0)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Technologies
- Predictive Analytics / Condition Monitoring
- Green Manufacturing Practices & Initiatives
- Asset Management
- Data Analytics / Big Data / Data Management
- Cloud Computing & Sensors|Cloud Computing & Sensors
- Sustainability & ESG Software|Sustainability & ESG Software
- Project & Resource Management|Project & Resource Management
17:30 - 18:00
Lean and Digital Transformation: Designing a System That Solves the Right Problems
- Lean and digital transformation are often treated as separate initiatives. One focuses on operational discipline, while the other focuses on technology, data, and automation. In practice, neither is sufficient on its own.
- Lean provides the management system for identifying what creates value, making problems visible, solving them at root cause, and sustaining improved performance. Digital technology can strengthen that system by detecting abnormalities earlier, revealing patterns that are difficult to see manually, focusing limited resources on the problems that matter most, and reinforcing the controls needed to sustain gains.
- However, poorly applied technology can also weaken Lean management. Automating reports does not eliminate the need for leadership dialogue. Digital dashboards do not replace direct observation. Workflow tools do not create accountability, and automating an unstable or poorly understood process often makes waste faster, less visible, and harder to challenge.
- This session will explore how digital transformation leaders can use Lean daily management as the foundation for digital enablement. It will distinguish which elements of daily management should be automated, which should remain deliberately human, and how organizations can combine data, problem-solving discipline, and frontline ownership into one operating system.
- Participants will leave with a practical framework for using digital technologies not merely to monitor performance, but to direct attention, accelerate root-cause learning, and sustain meaningful operational improvement.
Richard Gordon, Operational Excellence & Digital Transformation Manager, Valent BioSciences
18:00 - 19:00
DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2
08:55 – 09:00
CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
09:00 – 09:30
Industrial Transformation at Scale: Practical Technologies Powering the Factory of Today
- Transforming maintenance history and MES data into instant, AI-driven support for frontline teams
- Unlocking the power of proven solutions—making hidden know-how instantly accessible and actionable across shifts
- Building a cloud-based backbone for scaling troubleshooting intelligence seamlessly across global operations
- Standardizing tools and data sources to create a unified layer of operational intelligence for every plant
- Bringing AI straight to the shop floor—turning complexity into clarity and speeding up every decision
Stanley Nowiki, Global Head Of Automation, AUMOVIO North America
09:30 – 10:00
The Last Mile for Connecting Workers
- Connected Worker Solutions end at the phone, tablet or headset
- Frontline workers that don’t have handheld devices suffer from lack of insights
- Operators at the machines need to be able to feed data back into the ecosystem
- Traditional walkie-talkies don’t store messages, perform business logic or translate languages
- Digital Radios connect all workers on the shop floor and boost safety, productivity and morale.
Scott Burkey, Senior Fellow, Smurfit Westrock
10:00 - 10:30
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Enterprise Asset Management for Enhanced Productivity
- Exploring the integration of AI-driven mobile apps to automate and enrich data for plant maintenance and frontline work
- Discovering how AI solutions can significantly boost EAM productivity and information accuracy
- Examining the impact of excessive work order times on productivity and how AI-driven mobile solutions can drastically reduce time spent on capturing work order information
- Understanding the importance of mobile asset management in turning frontline workers into knowledge workers
10:35 - 11:25
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 – 12:00
Accelerating AI Commercialization: From End-to-End Development to Scalable Impact
- Delving into AI and emerging tech from E2E development of product lifecycle
- Breaking down the business need of technical AI and how to deploy use cases
- Best practices and strategies to extract value of AI use cases for commercialization
- How to rapid scale AI and accelerate time to market
12:00 – 12:30
Factory of the Future 2026
- Definition of Factory of Future (FOF)
- Criteria and Requirements for FOF
- Evaluation of current state to future
- Approach and strategy to be FOF
- Knowledge and upskilling
12:30 – 13:00
What is the role of MES in Lights out Manufacturing
- There is no need for a manufacturing execution system when all processes are performed automatically and controlled by DCS
- The current understandings of Lights Out manufacturing and AI are unrealistic and based on managerial hopes and dreams
- MES changes role as processes are digitalised – what is the future aspirations for MES
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Continuous Improvement / OPEX
- Industry 4.0
- Lean Methodologies
- Additive Manufacturing / Factory-as-a-Service
- Connected Factory
- Net Zero
- Supply Chain Manufacturing Excellence
- Cybersecurity
- Robotic Automation
- Digital/Software Adoption
- MES / Shop-floor Digitization
- Machine Learning
- Digital Twin
- M2M Communication
- Remote Working
- Plant / Workforce Safety
- Wireless Connectivity
- Cloud, Edge & IoT Data Management
- Asset Performance Management (APM 4.0)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Technologies
- Predictive Analytics / Condition Monitoring
- Green Manufacturing Practices & Initiatives
- Asset Management
- Data Analytics / Big Data / Data Management
- Cloud Computing & Sensors|Cloud Computing & Sensors
- Sustainability & ESG Software|Sustainability & ESG Software
- Project & Resource Management|Project & Resource Management
13:00 - 13:55
LUNCH
14:00 – 14:30
360° Connectivity – The Key to a Smart Factory
In the era of Pharma 4.0, empowering operators through smart factory technologies and AI is crucial for overcoming industry challenges. This presentation explores the human factor in digital transformation. It demonstrates how providing the right information to the right people at the right time enhances collaboration, decision-making, and ultimately, product quality and patient safety. Discover how a holistic approach to connectivity can drive the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. In this session, you will learn how to:
- Empower operators by integrating smart factory technologies and AI providing them with real-time data and insights.
- Ensure that the right information reaches the right people at the right time.
- Build up a comprehensive approach to connectivity in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
14:30 – 15:00
Maximizing Plant Performance: Driving Efficiency, Innovation, and Sustainability
- Implementing advanced workflows to optimize plant performance and streamline operations
- Scaling automation to boost efficiency while maintaining operational flexibility
- Using real-time data to monitor and drive continuous facility performance improvements
- Designing facilities for high efficiency and sustainability to meet environmental goals
- Leveraging digital tools for predictive maintenance and reducing downtime