Panel Discussion: How AI Empowers Manufacturing Ecosystems
As manufacturing equipment and factories become more connected, there are more opportunities than ever to build holistic ecosystems that can leverage AI. What are these growing ecosystems, how should they be structured, and how can they impact the value that is generated through AI?
Panelists
- John Dyck, Chief Executive Officer, CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute
- Karl Hutter, Chief Executive Officer, Click Bond, Inc.
- Randal Kenworthy, Senior Partner, Commercial and Industrial Products, West Monroe
- Ali Shakouri, Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, Purdue University
Moderator
- Jeff Puma, Content Director, Manufacturing Leadership Council
The Future of Manufacturing Project: AI-Centric Factories of the Future will explore how GenAI, machine learning and other future AI methodologies will reshape factory floors, supply chains and the manufacturing workforce in the years ahead. This event is part of the Future of Manufacturing Project.
Please note: The Future of Manufacturing Project is formerly known as the Manufacturing in 2030 Project.



