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Industrial AI 101

Opening the black box for Generative Vision AI

Pushpendre Rastogi
Chief Technology Officer
Vizops.ai,
SCADA Technology

From Challenges to Triumph: Futurizing Legacy Control Systems in Offshore Drilling

Aaron Blinka
Principal Software Engineer and Product Security Leader
HMH
SCADA Technology

Securing the Unseen: Reducing Risk by Integrating ICS/OT Systems into Your Cybersecurity Program

Robert Esposito
Global Solutions Architect, Ai Security
World Wide Technology
SCADA Technology

Water Cybersecurity Fireside Chat: Building a Program from Assessment to Fidelity

Roger Caslow
CISO
Hampton Roads Sanitation District
Danielle Jablanski
OT Cybersecurity Strategist
STV
Industrial AI 101

Robotics Made Simple: Empowering SMBs with Automation

Jared Glover
CEO and Co-Founder
CapSen Robotics
Industrial AI 101

Using Large Language Models for Generating and Securing Code

Mark Sherman
Technical Director, Software Engineering Institute
Carnegie Mellon University
AI Manufacturing

AI Agents Are Here to Stay: Orchestrating Secure Enterprise Deployment

Alex Bermudez
Sales Leader, Americas
Airia
AI Manufacturing
Case Study

AI at the Core: How Smucker’s Is Reinventing Plant Performance

Kevin J. Briggs
Architect, IS Operations
The J.M. Smucker Company
Alan Hinchman
Chief Revenue Officer
GrayMatter
Workshop

Workshop: Lean Guide to AI in Manufacturing

Justin Fischgrund
Principal & Founder
Fischgrund Consulting
Matt Minner
Director of Technical Services
Catalyst Connection
AI Manufacturing

Building a Future-Proof Data and AI Strategy

Dag Calafell
Director, Technology Innovation
MCA Connect
SCADA Technology

Hardening Your SCADA System in the Wake of Volt Typhoon

Kenneth Masica
Sr. Systems Engineer & Research Principal Investigator
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
SCADA Technology

SCADA Systems in the Utility Sector in the Dawn of Industry 5.0

William Teodecki
Corporate Automation Engineer
Aqua, an Essential Utilities Company
Industrial AI 101

Real-Time Revolution: How AI is Mastering Continuous Flow Manufacturing

Dr. Joseph Hernandez
Vice President of Engineering
Liveline Technologies
Cissy Gu
Senior Data Scientist
Liveline Technologies
AI Manufacturing
Panel

The Real-World Impact of Enterprise AI in Manufacturing and Utilities

Speaker Coming Soon
AIMST Conference
AI Manufacturing

Beyond Programming: How Autonomous AI Systems are Rewriting the Rules of Industrial Automation

Ed Tiongson
Vice President, Product Management
Palladyne AI Corp.
Networking Break

Networking Break & 1:1 Meeting Program

Networking Break
1:1 Meetings
Networking Break

Registration & Continental Breakfast

Registration Opens
Continental Breakfast

From Atari to AI: Bridging Generations for the Operations of the Future

Eric Rodriguez
Director, Mesa Site and Attack Operations
Boeing
Networking Break

Happy Hour Reception

Happy Hour Reception
Networking Break

Networking Break & 1:1 Meeting Program - Sponsored by Airia

Networking Break
1x1 Meetings
Sponsored by Airia

DMI Case Study: Data, AI & ML

Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie
Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream
Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel
Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

Tour & Welcome Reception - *Registration is Required*

Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie
Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream
Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel
Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts
Workshop

Workshop: Smarter Quality Starts Here: ISO 9001 in the Digital Manufacturing Era

Adam Marsh
President
Ledge Inc

Exhibitor Setup

Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie
Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream
Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel
Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts
Networking Break

Lunch Reception & Table Talks

Lunch Reception
Industrial AI 101

From Noise to Intelligence: Unlocking Hidden Value with Human-Centric AI

Ibraheem Khalifa
VP of Product
Relay
Industrial AI 101
Case Study

Smart Data for Smart Industrials: Preparing Your Data and Company for AI/ML

Alicia Kimiagarov
Senior Manager of Analytics
Cerrowire
Keynote
Case Study

Duquesne Light Company Fireside Chat – Grid Modernization, AI, and IT/OT Convergence

Josh Gould
Director of Innovation and Strategic Planning
Duquesne Light Co.
Mike Watts
Director, Operations Applications
Duquesne Light Company
Jeremy Gill
Managing Director of Enterprise Applications & Data
Duquesne Light Company
SCADA Technology

Precision Perfected: How AI/ML Drives Next-Generation Manufacturing

Rahul Panat
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University
AI Manufacturing

Enabling the Manufacturing Front-Line with Data and AI

Peter Brand
President & Co-Founder
Oden Technologies
Networking Break

Networking Break & 1:1 Meeting Program

Networking Break
1:1 Meetings
Keynote

Step-by-step Approach to Tame the AI Unicorn 

Norma Grubb
CIO & Chief AI Officer
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Keynote

Public Input on the 2026-2030 National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing

Robert Rudnitsky
Division Chief, Strategy and Planning Division
NIST
Mike Molnar
Director, Office of Advanced Manufacturing
NIST
Keynote
Panel

Sustainable AI: Leveraging Intelligence for Greener Industry

Dennis Wilson
VP, ESG & Managing Director, Circular Economy Solutions
Saint-Gobain
Alain Lefevre
Sustainability Strategy Director
Schneider Electric
Cynthia Hutchison
Executive Director
BlueForge Alliance
Keynote

Powering Industrial AI Transformation

Adam Bogobowicz
Sr Director, Industrial AI
Microsoft
AI Manufacturing
Panel

Data, Connectivity & Automation: The Role of OT in Industrial IoT, Digital Twins and AI

Rick Wyble
Operational Technology Security Researcher
Palo Alto Networks
Brad Nash
OTCRM SOC Supervisor
ExxonMobil
Paul Galeski
Chairman & CEO
GrayMatter
John Harrington
Chief Product Officer
HighByte
Mike Molnar
Director, Office of Advanced Manufacturing
NIST
AI Manufacturing
Case Study

How to Sink an AI Project: Proven methodologies to Awesomely Fail

Ricardo Estok
Managing Partner
Way2Protect
Networking Break

Registration & Breakfast

Breakfast
Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks
Keynote
Panel

Invisible Threats & Real Consequences: Advancing Industrial Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Resilience

Riley Porter
Senior OT Security Researcher
Palo Alto Networks
Brad Nash
OTCRM SOC Supervisor
ExxonMobil
Mark Sherman
Technical Director, Software Engineering Institute
Carnegie Mellon University
Danielle Jablanski
OT Cybersecurity Strategist
STV
Keynote
Panel

AI Trends in Supply Chain Management

Daniela Osio
CEO
Kloopify
David Tyler
President
Think Generative
Micah Margolis
Founder & CEO
Kairos Telos Ventures
Bruce Newell
President & CEO
MANTEC
Angela Thurman
Founder & CEO
Thurman Co
Keynote

Keynote Session: Coming Soon

Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie
Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream
Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel
Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts
AI Manufacturing

How the ARM Institute Drives AI-Powered Robotics Innovation

Suzy Teele
Chief Strategy Officer
ARM Institute
SCADA Technology
Panel

Modern SCADA Architectures: Centralized vs. Decentralized Approaches

Kenneth Masica
Sr. Systems Engineer & Research Principal Investigator
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Roger Quesnel
Chief Operating Officer
SkyFoundry
William Teodecki
Corporate Automation Engineer
Aqua, an Essential Utilities Company
Aaron Blinka
Principal Software Engineer and Product Security Leader
HMH
SCADA Technology
Panel

Data Standardization Across Systems: Why It's Critical in the SCADA Landscape

Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie
Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream
Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel
Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts
AI Manufacturing
Panel

AI-Driven Factory Intelligence: Transforming Manufacturing Through Smart Automation

Speaker & Panelists
Coming soon....
SCADA Technology

Xeto and Haystack 5 – Data Modeling to Provide Unprecedented Capabilities to Industrial AI

Roger Quesnel
Chief Operating Officer
SkyFoundry
AI Manufacturing

Navigating the Challenges of AI Implementation in Manufacturing - Insights from Real-World Experience

Maurice Martin
Enterprise Account Executive
Domino Data Lab
Alexander Manasson
Director of Data Science, Innovation and Digital Operations
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
SCADA Technology
Case Study

Unlocking the Power of IT/OT Convergence: Enhancing Efficiency and Security in the Digital Era

Gagan Barjatya
Manager, SCADA & IoT solutions
Siraj Power
AI Manufacturing
Case Study

A Statistical Learning Approach for Root Cause Analysis in Quality Control

Mattia Bolzoni
Data Science Manager
Pirelli
Industrial AI 101
Panel

Modernizing Legacy Systems: Practical Strategies for SMEs in Manufacturing

Speaker Coming Soon
AIMST Conference
Industrial AI 101
Panel

Industrial AI 101: A Practical Guide for SMEs to Get Started

Veikko Saikkonen
Head of North American Operations
Norrin
Emily Riggs Korns
President
Somerset Welding & Steel
Rob Mrozek
Manufacturing Innovation & Efficiency Project Lead
Coherent
Matt Minner
Director of Technical Services
Catalyst Connection
Industrial AI 101
Panel

From Data to Decisions: How to Overcome Barriers to Data-Driven Manufacturing

Peter Brand
President & Co-Founder
Oden Technologies
Aminur Rahman
Manufacturing Controls & Automation Engineer
Neogen Corporation
Brad Martineau
Best Selling Author
The AI-Enabled Executive
Jim Santini
Director of Advanced Manufacturing
ZOLL
AI Manufacturing
Panel

Achieving Operational Excellence in Manufacturing: Strategies for Efficiency, Innovation, and Sustainability

Alex Bermudez
Sales Leader, Americas
Airia
Lauren Dunford
CEO and Co-Founder
Guidewheel
Roger Caslow
CISO
Hampton Roads Sanitation District
Suzy Teele
Chief Strategy Officer
ARM Institute
Ricardo Estok
Managing Partner
Way2Protect
AI Manufacturing
Panel

Unlocking the Power of Data: Overcoming Barriers to Data-Driven Manufacturing

Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie
Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream
Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel
Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts
Panel

Industrial AI: Driving Efficiency, Resilience, and Innovation

Speaker Coming Soon
AIMST Conference
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