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December 7 – 8, 2022 Wednesday – Thursday
Conrad Nashville Nashville, Tennessee
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Artificial intelligence has been heralded as a game-changer for every facet of
manufacturing from the production floor to the back office. Some of the possible
benefits include better efficiency, improved quality, less downtime, and the
potential to develop new products with faster time to market. But what do
manufacturers need to consider to get the most out of AI, and what are some of
the ramifications – good, bad, and otherwise – that can come from deploying it?

Manufacturing in 2030: Let’s Talk About AI is a two-day event that will explore
all facets of AI as it will apply to manufacturers in the years to come. From
giving rise to autonomous factories to meeting ambitious sustainability goals,
event sessions will focus on the AI use cases of today and the aspirational
ideas of tomorrow. It will also examine implications for the workforce, legacy
systems, and even ethical considerations that will be a part of this
transformational path.

This event is the next progression in the Manufacturing Leadership Council’s
Manufacturing in 2030 Project that will not just enable manufacturers to imagine
a better future, but to bring it to reality.

Manufacturing in 2030 is not designed for those who are comfortable with the
status quo. Join us in Nashville for an event like no other.

Please note that our agenda is set to Central Time (CST).

Sessions noted with an asterisk are included in the virtual experience.


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

6:30 P.M. WELCOME NETWORKING RECEPTION

Network, engage and enjoy cocktails and conversations with fellow event
participants.


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

7:30 A.M.   REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

8:30 A.M.   WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS*

8:45 A.M.   OPENING ADDRESS: WHY AI WILL SHAPE MANUFACTURING’S FUTURE*

 * David R. Brousell, Co-Founder, Manufacturing Leadership Council

Opinions about AI range from the apocalyptic to the miraculous. But just about
everyone can agree that AI will be a major force in many aspects of
manufacturing. As a result, AI will be one of the most important strategic
considerations for manufacturing companies, the industry, and the nation in the
years ahead.

9:00 A.M.   WHAT WILL AI BE CAPABLE OF BY 2030?*

 * Dr. Thomas Kurfess, Executive Director, Georgia Tech Manufacturing Research
   Institute; Professor and HUSCO/Ramirez Distinguished Chair in Fluid Power and
   Motion Control, Georgia Institute of Technology; and Member, MLC Board of
   Governors

AI technology is rapidly evolving and will be applied in many operational
functions and systems. This session will address AI’s likely functional
trajectory in the next 10 years, what jobs and tasks it will be doing, and what
the implications are for how manufacturers will run their plants and factories
in the future.

9:30 A.M.   FIRESIDE CHAT: PERSPECTIVES ON AI’S FUTURE*

 * Dr. Jim Davis, Vice Provost, Information Technology, and Chief Academic
   Technology Officer, UCLA; Member, MLC Board of Governors
 * Dr. Julie Shah, H.N. Slater Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT;
   Member, MLC Board of Governors

In conversation with: David R. Brousell, Co-Founder, Manufacturing Leadership
Council

AI’s likely trajectory in the coming years will provide manufacturers with many
opportunities but also a host of implementation and operational challenges. This
session will explore what manufacturers need to do now and in the future to
optimize their investments in AI.

10:00 A.M.   PANEL DISCUSSION: WHAT DO CURRENT AI USE CASES TELL US ABOUT
TOMORROW?*

Panelists:

 * Rose Coluccio, Engineering Director, Corning Environmental Technologies
   Division, Corning Incorporated
 * Doug Laney, Innovation Fellow, Data and Analytics, West Monroe
 * Shamlan Siddiqi, Vice President, Consulting and Digital Transformation
   Services, NTT DATA

Moderator: Penelope Brown, Senior Content Director, Manufacturing Leadership
Council

MLC research shows that roughly two-thirds of manufacturers are either using AI
currently or will be deploying it in the near future. This panel will examine
some of the current ways that manufacturers are using AI in the quest to improve
efficiency, boost production, and eliminate waste. The panel will also discuss
how those current successful use cases will inform the next phase of AI
deployment.

10:45 A.M.   NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK

11:00 A.M.   WILL AI ENABLE AUTONOMOUS PLANTS AND FACTORIES?*

 * Dr. Hiroaki Kanokogi, President and CEO, Yokogawa Digital Corporation

In a recent successful pilot, Yokogawa autonomously controlled a chemical plant
for 35 consecutive days, including dealing with complex conditions necessary to
ensure product quality and other variables. This case study will explain how
this success confirmed that reinforcement learning AI, integrated with
distributed control systems, can be safely applied in an actual plant.

11:30 A.M.   HOW CAN AI BE USED TO ADVANCE FUTURE SUSTAINABILITY GOALS?*

 * Dr. Rebecca Teeters, Senior Vice President, Chemical Operations, 3M

This session will provide an expert’s view on how AI and Machine Learning
technologies will help manufacturing companies optimize their use of resources
and materials in the years ahead; monitor and measure environmental impacts and
reduction projects, both internally and across their supply chains to hit net
zero targets; develop smarter and more sustainable products; and manage the
challenges and opportunities of new circular economy ecosystems.

12:00 P.M.   NETWORKING LUNCHEON: CONVERSATIONS ON THE FUTURE OF AI

1:15 P.M.   PANEL DISCUSSION: WHAT ARE AI’S IMPLICATIONS FOR THE MANUFACTURING
WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE?*


Panelists:

 * Gardner Carrick, Vice President, Workforce Solutions, The Manufacturing
   Institute
 * Jacey Heuer, Lead, Data Science and Advanced Analytics, Pella Corporation
 * Asi Klein, Managing Director, Industrial Products and Organization
   Transformation, Deloitte Consulting

Moderator: Paul Tate, Co-Founding Executive Editor and Senior Content Director,
Manufacturing Leadership Council

This session will explore the evolving collaborative relationship between humans
and ever-more intelligent machines, looking at how AI may change how
manufacturing work will be done by 2030; what skills will be needed by
tomorrow’s workforce; how advanced systems can help address the labor shortage;
and how these new technologies present a unique opportunity for manufacturers to
enhance future workplace environments by empowering both front line engagement
and individual innovation.

2:00 P.M.   FIRESIDE CHAT: WHAT IMPACT WILL AI HAVE ON LEGACY CONTROL SYSTEMS
AND ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS?*


 * Chirag Rathi, Senior Director, Industry and Solution Strategy, Infor
 * Bijan Sayyar-Rodsari, Director of Advanced Analytics, Rockwell Automation

In conversation with: Jeff Puma, Content Director, Manufacturing Leadership
Council

Artificial intelligence will increasingly power both plant floor control systems
as well as enterprise application such as ERP, SCM, PLM, quality systems and
more. This session will address the implications of using AI in these systems,
including what functions of these systems AI will manage and how it will change
how manufacturing workers interact with these systems.

2:30 P.M.   WHAT ARE THE ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR AI IN MANUFACTURING?*

 * Eric Yu, Principal, Data Ethics Practice, SAS Institute Inc.

As standards evolve for the responsible development and deployment of AI, there
is much debate on what manufacturers will have to address as they accelerate the
technology’s use. This session will examine ethical considerations for AI and
what manufacturers need to know to ensure safety, transparency, and
accountability.

3:00 P.M.   NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK

3:30 P.M.   PANEL DISCUSSION: SHOULD AI AND U.S. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING POLICY
ALIGN?*

Panelists:

 * Robyn Boerstling, Vice President, Infrastructure, Innovation and Human
   Resources Policy, NAM
 * Dr. Jim Davis, Vice Provost, Information Technology, and Chief Academic
   Technology Officer, UCLA; Member, MLC Board of Governors 
 * Dr. Lynne Parker, Associate Vice Chancellor; Director, AI Tennessee
   Initiative; University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Moderator: David R. Brousell, Co-Founder, Manufacturing Leadership Council

A global competition is underway to achieve economic leadership through the
development and application of AI. This session will explore how the cooperative
efforts on AI by academia, industry, and organizations such as the National
Science Foundation and the National Institute of Science and Technology will
play out in the years ahead.

4:15 P.M.   INTERACTIVE SESSION: FUTURE AI DIRECTIONS


Moderators:

 * Dan Dwight, President and CEO, Cooley Group; Board of Governors, Vice Chair,
   Manufacturing Leadership Council 
 * Mike Packer, Board of Governors, Chairman, Manufacturing Leadership Council

What are the thoughts, insights, and recommendations for how to create a better
future for manufacturing by 2030? This session will be conducted in town
hall-style to enable event attendees to share their views about the future of
AI.

5:00 P.M.   MANUFACTURING IN 2030 NETWORKING AND COCKTAIL RECEPTION

7:00 P.M.   THE MLC’S MANUFACTURING IN 2030 EVENT CONCLUDES


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.   MLC BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING



SELECT FROM THE FULL IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE OR THE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Leadership Council members receive one complimentary pass to
attend one experience option either in person or virtual. A limited number of
additional passes per company will be available for purchase for the Full
In-Person Experience, while the Virtual Experience Passes have no limit on
purchases.


FULL IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE – $295

Gain access to all of the thought leadership, content and exclusive group of
future focused, operational executives in-person.

In-Person Benefits:

 * Network with other thought leaders in the industry.
 * Access to attend all of the content presented in our value-packed agenda.
 * Ask questions live and in-person with the opportunity to continue the
   conversation during our networking breaks.
 * Participate in one of our future zones during the networking lunch.
 * Participate in the interactive discussion on thoughts, insights, and
   recommendations for how to create a better future for manufacturing by 2030.
 * And so much more!


VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE – $95

Not able to attend in person? We are bringing you limited access to the
future-focused, thought-provoking content live from Nashville. Specific sessions
offered virtually are denoted on the agenda.


OUR INSIGHTFUL AND VISIONARY SPEAKERS

Our high-caliber speaker lineup will bring you the insight and inspiration you
need for moving your business forward. Check back as more speakers are added to
this list.

For information on becoming and/or nominating a speaker, please
contact MLCinfo@nam.org.


2022 SPEAKERS


ROBYN BOERSTLING

VP, Infrastructure, Innovation and Human Resources at National Association of
Manufacturers
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DAVID BROUSELL

Co-Founder, VP and Executive Director, MLC, NAM
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PENELOPE BROWN

Senior Content Director
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GARDNER CARRICK

Vice President, Workforce Solutions, The Manufacturing Institute
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ROSE L. COLUCCIO

Director, Division Engineering at Corning Environmental Technologies
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DR. JIM DAVIS

Vice Provost IT & CATO, UCLA
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DAN DWIGHT

MLC Board of Governors Vice Chairman and CEO and Director, Cooley Group
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JACEY HEUER

Leader of Data Science and Advanced Analytics, Pella Corporation
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DR. HIROAKI KANOKOGI

President and CEO, Yokogawa Digital Corporation
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ASI KLEIN

Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting, Industrial Products and Organization
Transformation
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DR. THOMAS R. KURFESS

HUSCO Ramirez Distinguished Chair in Fluid Power and Motion Control, George W.
Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
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DOUGLAS B. LANEY

Data & Analytics Strategy Innovation Fellow at West Monroe Partners
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DR. LYNNE E. PARKER

Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director, AI Tennessee Initiative, University of
Tennessee, Knoxville
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JEFF PUMA

Content Director
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CHIRAG RATHI

Strategy Lead for Industrial Manufacturing BU, Infor
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SHAMLAN SIDDIQI

Global Vice President, NTT DATA
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PAUL TATE

Co-founding Executive Editor and Senior Content Director
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DR. REBECCA TEETERS

Senior Vice President of Fluorochemical Stewardship, 3M
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ERIC YU

Principal Solutions Architect, SAS
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2021 SPEAKERS


DOUG BAYER

Global Senior Director, Manufacturing Innovation and Capability, Procter &
Gamble
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FELIPE BEZAMAT

Head of Advanced Manufacturing Industry, World Economic Forum
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STEPHAN BILLER

CEO and Founder, Advanced Manufacturing International
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DR. JIM DAVIS

Vice Provost IT & CATO, UCLA
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JOE DETTMANN

EY Global Corporate Purpose, Culture and Leadership Effectiveness Solution
Leader
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MAURO F. GUILLÉN

Dean at Cambridge Judge Business School
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DR. JULIE SHAH

Professor, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Computer Science and
Artificial Intelligence Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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DR. REBECCA TEETERS

Senior Vice President of Fluorochemical Stewardship, 3M
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STEFANIE TOMKINS

Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
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PAUL WELLENER

Vice Chair, US Industrial Products & Construction at Deloitte
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DETLEF ZÜHLKE

Honorary board member SmartFactory-KL; retired Professor for Industrial
Automation / TU Kaiserslautern; Member, MLC Board of Governors
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CONRAD NASHVILLE

Bringing modern luxury to Music City, the Conrad Nashville is less than five
minutes from Music Row with Bridgestone Arena, Music City Center, Nissan
Stadium, and First Horizon Park less than three miles of the door. Enjoy
multiple restaurants on-site, spacious rooms, a rooftop pool terrace with great
views of downtown and brand new meeting space and amenities.


BOOKING INFORMATION

Discounted room rates:

 * Standard Room: $349
 * Deluxe Room: $399

Book by: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 (in order to secure this rate and
availability)

To make your reservations online, please click here and continue to book your
room.

To make your reservations by phone, call 1 (615) 327-8000 and reference the
Group Code “C-NAM” or the Manufacturing Leadership Council.


TRAVEL

 * Suggested Airport: Nashville International Airport (BNA)
 * Suggested Arrival: Afternoon of Wednesday, December 7
 * Suggested Departure: Morning of Friday, December 9

 

Partnership presence at the Manufacturing in 2030 event is just one piece of the
overall series that extends through 2022.

The MLC’s Manufacturing in 2030 partners will be on the ground floor of this
prestigious project and will help to influence and shape the industry for years
to come.

If you are interested in becoming one of our exclusive Manufacturing in 2030
Partners, please reach out to Lauren Bisset at LBisset@nam.org and she will
provide you with additional information.

As the United States moves in the direction of more normal business operations
and vaccine availability becomes widespread, the NAM is embracing a cautious
approach to reinitiating in-person meetings. Current CDC and local health
guidelines will be followed and enforced, and the NAM reserves the right to
update health measures and attendance policies based on evolving health threats
and guidance from Federal health agencies and local authorities. While we intend
for the event to go forward as planned, the event may be impacted by future
guidance from Federal and local authorities and protocols will be adjusted as
warranted.

Vaccination Recommended

Full vaccination is recommended to attend the meeting, although proof of
vaccination will not be required. All NAM staff onsite are fully vaccinated.

BEFORE LEAVING HOME

 * Follow relevant guidance provided by the CDC (Center for Diseases Control).
 * Adhere to government issued travel restrictions and guidance issued by the
   region you will be traveling to and the region you are traveling from.
 * Stay at home if you feel sick and or if anyone in your household is sick.

 ON-SITE DURING THE EVENT 

 * Adhere to guidance from local health authorities as implemented and shared by
   facility hosts.
 * Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an
   alcohol-based sanitizer.
 * Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
 * Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing.
 * Adhere to social distance protocols. At a minimum, maintain at least six (6)
   feet apart. Respect the personal space of others.
 * Respect the personal space of others. If you experience any flu-like
   symptoms, please DO NOT attend sessions. Please let the program host know.

 POST-EVENT 

 * Agree to notify the program host if you test positive for COVID-19 up to 5
   days after returning home for contact tracing purposes.


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