{"id":29387,"date":"2025-03-27T15:44:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T15:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iottechexpo.com\/northamerica\/?post_type=agenda&p=29387"},"modified":"2026-10-14T16:52:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T14:52:17","slug":"industrial-ai-and-autonomous-operations","status":"publish","type":"agenda","link":"https:\/\/www.iottechexpo.com\/europe\/agenda\/industrial-ai-and-autonomous-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Industrial AI and Autonomous Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Industrial AI and Autonomous Operations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Chairperson\u2019s welcome<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Presentation: Architecting Industrial AI for Autonomous Operations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A detailed walkthrough from an industrial operator on how robotics, MES systems, computer vision, predictive maintenance analytics and real\u2011time controls are combined into a single, coherent architecture. This session explores the practical steps involved in unifying legacy systems with new AI\u2011driven components, the organisational changes required, and the technical design patterns that support dependable autonomy in high\u2011pressure industrial environments.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Panel Discussion: Connected Factories and Real\u2011Time Operational Visibility<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Manufacturing, energy and logistics leaders discuss how they are building real\u2011time operational visibility across their facilities. Topics include sensor integration, data fabrics, edge analytics and the shift from periodic reporting to live decision\u2011making. The panel focuses on the capabilities required for achieving partial or full autonomy in factories and industrial networks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Presentation: Robotics and MES Integration for High\u2011Autonomy Manufacturing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A technical demonstration of real industrial deployments where robotics systems and MES platforms operate as one synchronised environment. This session covers integration models, data orchestration, industrial networking requirements and lessons learned from deploying autonomous workcells that support continuous, coordinated production.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Presentation: Operational Digital Twins for Real\u2011Time Decision Making<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A case study of a facility using a digital twin not only as a simulation tool but as an active decision engine. The speaker explains how real\u2011time data streams are ingested, how the twin influences operational parameters in live processes, and how this shift is enabling faster optimisation, safer operating states and reduced downtime.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Presentation: Synthetic Data Pipelines for Industrial AI<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This session dives into how synthetic data is generated and validated for training industrial AI models. It covers the use of simulation environments, domain randomisation, data augmentation and quality assurance steps required to produce reliable datasets for autonomous systems operating in factories, warehouses and energy sites.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Presentation: Integrating Digital Twins with PLM, Engineering and Operations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This session explores linking PLM systems with operational twins, closing design\u2011to\u2011operation feedback loops, and ensuring that engineering decisions translate into improved real\u2011world performance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Presentation: Urban Data Platforms for Real\u2011Time City Operations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A city authority explains how urban data platforms integrate signals from transport, energy, public safety, environmental monitoring and infrastructure assets. Attendees gain insight into how real\u2011time coordination can enhance resilience, congestion management and city\u2011wide operational efficiency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Presentation: Supply Chain Digitisation for Closed\u2011Loop Autonomous Control<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A technology provider demonstrates how digital supply chain platforms create the data consistency and traceability needed for autonomous operations. The session covers sensor\u2011driven asset tracking, real\u2011time inventory states, predictive logistics and how digital workflows enable closed\u2011loop control across industrial networks.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Presentation: From Connected Infrastructure to Self\u2011Managing Systems<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How to move from monitoring\u2011driven operations to systems capable of automated or autonomous response. This session examines the current maturity of closed\u2011loop control, cross\u2011sector data sharing and the operational safeguards required for self\u2011managing infrastructure.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Chairpersons welcome and opening remarks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","slot_speakers":[{"ID":22631,"post_author":"4555","post_date":"2020-08-17 15:29:50","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-17 14:29:50","post_content":"Rob van Kranenburg (1964) is the Founder of Council_IoT and\u00a0#iotday<\/a>\r\n\r\nHe is in the Top 100 #IOT Influencers list.<\/a>\u00a0(10)\u00a0Top 20 IIoT.<\/a>\r\n\r\nHe wrote The Internet of Things.\u00a0A critique of ambient technology and the all-seeing network of RFID<\/a>, Network Notebooks 02, Institute of Network Cultures. He is co-founder of\u00a0bricolabs<\/a>.\u00a0Together with Christian Nold he published Situated Technologies Pamphlets 8:\u00a0The Internet of People for a Post-Oil World<\/a>. Rob is co-editor of\u00a0Enabling Things to Talk<\/a>\u00a0Designing IoT solutions with the IoT Architectural Reference Model, Springer Open Access. He works as Ecosystem Manager for the EU projects Tagitsmart and\u00a0Next Generation Internet.<\/a>\r\n\r\nHe is a DeTao Master IoT.<\/a>\r\n\r\nTelensa Top 50 Smart City Influencers<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\nTop 10 IIoT Influencers.<\/a><\/em>\r\n\r\nInternet of Things with Rob van Kranenburg: Life in the IoT<\/a><\/em>","post_title":"Rob van Kranenburg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"rob-van-kranenburg-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-05-13 14:10:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-05-13 13:10:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.iottechexpo.com\/europe\/?post_type=speaker&p=22631","menu_order":405,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"slot_sponsor":false,"slot_divider":true,"slot_display":true},{"slot_heading":"Presentation: Beyond Automation: Building the Intelligent Factory of Tomorrow","slot_type":"Entry","slot_day":"Same","slot_time":"10:00 - 10:30","slot_alternative_track_type":"","slot_text":"

Automation alone is no longer enough. In this conversation, Schneider Electric and McCain explore what makes a factory truly intelligent, from connected and contextualized data to AI-enabled decision-making and more adaptive operations. The session brings together the technology and manufacturer perspectives to show how intelligence can translate into real operational value.<\/p>\n","slot_speakers":[{"ID":43903,"post_author":"4590","post_date":"2026-09-10 14:22:33","post_date_gmt":"2026-09-10 12:22:33","post_content":"\n

At Schneider Electric, we're driving a transformative wave in industrial and process automation with open, software-defined systems. My role as Vice President Industrial and Process Automation DACH centers on delivering customer-centric solutions that marry progress with sustainability. Leading with over two decades of expertise, my focus is on pioneering universal automation and fostering strategic partnerships that bolster innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My tenure in the industry is marked by a steadfast commitment to advancing digital transformation. With a strategic mindset and a flair for communicating complex concepts, I excel in creating value through CRM and strategic planning. At ZVEI e. V. and VDMA, I contribute to shaping the future of process and industrial automation, leveraging my experience to guide industry thought leadership and digitalization efforts.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Jessica Bethune","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"jessica-bethune","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-09-10 14:22:35","post_modified_gmt":"2026-09-10 12:22:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.iottechexpo.com\/europe\/?post_type=speaker&p=43903","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":31699,"post_author":"4582","post_date":"2025-07-22 16:03:34","post_date_gmt":"2025-07-22 14:03:34","post_content":"","post_title":"Rob van Kranenburg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"rob-van-kranenburg-3","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-09-23 02:05:51","post_modified_gmt":"2025-09-23 00:05:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.iottechexpo.com\/europe\/?post_type=speaker&p=31699","menu_order":107,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":44108,"post_author":"4590","post_date":"2026-10-14 12:36:00","post_date_gmt":"2026-10-14 10:36:00","post_content":"\n

Shivakumar B R<\/strong> is Senior Business Partner, Digital Technology & Engineering (EMENA & GB) at McCain Foods, leading IT\/OT delivery for large-scale manufacturing programs and connecting digital strategy to plant-floor outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Manufacturing, energy and logistics leaders discuss how they are building real\u2011time operational visibility across their facilities. Topics include sensor integration, data fabrics, edge analytics and the shift from periodic reporting to live decision\u2011making. The panel focuses on the capabilities required for achieving partial or full autonomy in factories and industrial networks.<\/p>\n","slot_speakers":[{"ID":43133,"post_author":"4590","post_date":"2026-06-03 15:27:52","post_date_gmt":"2026-06-03 13:27:52","post_content":"\n

Supply Chain & Operations Director with + 20 years international (EU,China,US), experienced in Green\/Brown field industrialization environment with a lot of success in running Digital transformation initiatives and strong continuous improvement, master in Lean and WCM, Project Management, process optimization , transformation projects and change management.
Experience in Consumer Goods and Automotive B2B and B2C, M&A operations, gained both in international Corporation and in start-up environment.Thinking outside the box and entrepreneurial attitudes as propensity to risk, resistance to stress, ability to keep situations under control, but also creativity and mental elasticity are well describing my attitudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas & skills: Supply Chain, Strategic planning, Operations, Decision making, Problem solving, Financial analysis, CapEX, Budgeting, Lean, WCM, Continuous Improvement, AI, , Digital Transformation, Optimization, Robotic Process Automation, Real Estate, Facility, Team Leadcership, Change Management, Coaching.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Alfonso Zoia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"alfonso-zoia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-06-03 15:27:54","post_modified_gmt":"2026-06-03 13:27:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.iottechexpo.com\/europe\/?post_type=speaker&p=43133","menu_order":13,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":43139,"post_author":"4590","post_date":"2026-06-03 15:40:50","post_date_gmt":"2026-06-03 13:40:50","post_content":"\n

Global executive leader responsible for the strategy, governance and global deployment of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) across international production networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My focus is on creating measurable business value through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n