Power of Unified Manufacturing: A Global Executive Event

Agenda

OT security and staying ahead of hackers

Lucien Sikkens, Lead OT security, ICS Security Center of Excellence

With the digitization of factories and digitally connected value chains, it is no secret that manufacturers increasingly find themselves vulnerable to cyberattacks. This masterclass gives you the opportunity to see and think like a hacker and explore the areas of your organization that threat actors may take advantage of. Fun and informative, we offer participants a FREE cybersecurity self-assessment valued at €700.

Mapping your transformation journey

Marcel Mourits, Director Consulting Expert Manufacturing, CGI

The digital revolution and Industry 4.0 technologies offer manufacturers numerous opportunities to optimize performance, streamline production and realize their strategic visions. However, digital transformation is unique to each company and knowing where to start can be overwhelming and not without challenges.

In this masterclass, CGI's Marcel Mourits helps business and operations executives understand the possible next steps and how to transform the latest buzzwords into real-life practical actions.

Finding your way to the cloud

Erik Wynn, Global Product and Practice Leader, CGI

Most manufacturers acknowledge the benefits the cloud offers. But, embarking on your cloud journey and identifying which applications to migrate can be a complex task. During this masterclass, CGI's Erik Wynn will demystify cloud in manufacturing and help participants plan their migration route.

Revolutionizing manufacturing with machine learning

Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to revolutionize manufacturing processes. During this panel discussion, we will look at the tangible ways in which these technologies are helping manufacturers optimize production and delve into what the future holds for manufacturing with the integration of AI.

What will the future supply chain look like?

Supply chain resiliency has once again become a major focus for manufacturers as they navigate an unstable geopolitical environment and face increasing pressure to demonstrate sustainable sourcing practices.

This panel discusses some key questions facing manufacturers, including: How can manufacturers intelligently respond to this fast-changing world? Are manufacturers experiencing the need to pivot between local and global supply chains? And what role does the supply chain play in transitioning to a green economy?

Manufacturing and the energy transition

The energy value chain is evolving rapidly. At the same time, manufacturers’ stakeholders are increasingly asking them to adopt more sustainable, carbon-neutral practices, creating a lot of interest in hydrogen as an energy option. Join this panel discussion to explore various clean energy options available to manufacturers and how best they can transition to them.

Data ecosystems and the circular economy

Circular approaches in manufacturing offer one of the most significant opportunities to fundamentally rethink how we use and reuse finite resources. By combining the push to become data-driven with the principles of a circular economy, manufacturers can redesign and transform the industry while unlocking additional business value. This panel discussion takes a close look at this potential pairing, and deep dives into the Catena X use case.

Developing data ecosystems to generate new revenues streams

As manufacturers become more data-driven, they can benefit from harnessing data to deliver value-added services and generate new revenues streams. Join this panel discussion as we discuss novel ways of monetizing data streams and explore the power of connected ecosystems.

Reaching for the cloud

To move to the cloud or not? This is a question many manufacturers are asking themselves. Join this discussion to explore the challenges and benefits that manufacturers moving to the cloud face and explore what the factory in the cloud could look like.

At CGI, we believe tree planting initiatives — however big or small — contribute to reducing environmental impact and building a more sustainable world. As part of our commitment, we will plant a tree for each attendee joining the “Power of Unified Manufacturing” event.