Events
Unlock Productivity and Sustainability with Plant Data
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
M2030 Project: Industrial AI in 2030 – Reflections on Nashville Panel Discussion
Industry experts discuss AIโs future in manufacturing, including autonomous operations, data strategy, workforce impacts, and the need for ethical frameworks, following MLCโs Nashville AI event.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Deliver 5 Years of Value in 12 Months โ Digital Continuous Improvement at Enterprise Scale
Learn how digital performance management can prioritize the most critical continuous improvement issues, strengthen CI and OEE programs, and create a self-funding productivity engine with 5-10x ROI.
FRIDAY 10:30 am – 11:30 am
How Adaptive Skills Can Build the Manufacturing Sector of the Future
Manufacturers can close the skills gap by adopting adaptive skills, expanding talent pools, and creating flexible career paths and individualized learning. New research highlights how this approach can improve retention and workforce growth.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Schneider Electric Smart Factory Plant Tour
Schneider Electricโs Lexington plant tour showcases how digital tools and IIoT transformed a brownfield factory into a smart, sustainable operation. Attendees will gain actionable insights on energy efficiency, reliability, and operator decision-making.
M2030 Project: Manufacturing in 2030 Survey: A Lens of the Future
Expert panel explores MLCโs Manufacturing in 2030 survey, examining digital competition, autonomous factories, and workforce challenges shaping the industryโs future.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Harnessing Digital Technology for a Sustainable Future
Learn how data, analytics, and digital technology can strengthen manufacturing sustainability, accelerate decarbonization, and support net-zero goals while improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
How the Right Predictive Technology Goes Beyond the Hardware
Predictive maintenance choice goes beyond hardware, with data types and support levels shaping the best platform for each plant. Learn how to evaluate IIoT trade-offs and expand data analysis opportunities.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Adopting a People-Centric Approach to Digital Transformation
Learn best practices for leading digital transformation with a people-centric approach that balances agility, business goals, and user confidence. Topics include process improvement, methodology, and empathy.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 11:30 am