Industrial AI Orchestration Layer – Panel Discussion
Breakout session
- Date: Tuesday, June 2
- Time: TBD
- Room: TBD
Most industrial AI fails when it leaves the lab. Join CESMII and Siemens experts [Annemarie Breu/Caleb Eastman] to explore the Industrial AI Orchestration Layer, the missing link for running models at scale. We’ll tackle the critical challenges of AI governance, secure model deployment, and the IT/OT infrastructure needed to manage models on the shop floor. Learn how a unified orchestration strategy moves you beyond pilot to a resilient, AI-driven production environment.
Speakers
- Jonathan Wise, Chief Technology Architect, CESMII
- Sabrina Joos, Head of Sustainable Automation Solutions – Future of Automation, Siemens
- Caleb Eastman, Field CTO, Siemens
Strengthening the U.S. competitiveness through Smart Manufacturing
Breakout session
- Date: Wednesday, June 3
- Time: 10:30 – 11:15 ET (45 minutes)
- Room: Session Room 320
While momentum around Smart Manufacturing is real, investment remains constrained and is often still viewed as supplementary rather than essential, even amid growing attention on AI. This session will illustrate how interoperable digital infrastructure unifies people, process, and technology to enable scalable Smart Manufacturing, operationalized AI, and a new foundation for industrial competitiveness.
Speakers
- John Dyck, CEO, CESMII
- Jeff Kent, Vice President, Smart Platforms Technology & Innovation at Procter & Gamble
Key takeaways
- Smart Manufacturing must be treated as core infrastructure, not an optional investment.
- Interoperability connects people, processes, and technology.
- A unified digital backbone enables scalable industrial AI
