27-March-2024 Seminars
7:00AM - 7:50AM
7:50AM - 8:00AM
Opening Remarks
Max Partington, Conference Director, AMG World
8:00AM - 8:30AM
Empowering a Continuous Improvement Mindset: Navigating Change Management in Smart Manufacturing
Speaker
Jeremy Cole Regional Production Excellence Leader - Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health
8:30AM - 9:00AM
Best Practice Approaches for Integrating Smart Technology into your Manufacturing Workforce: Enhancing Training, Education, and Innovation
Speaker
Chavis Ferguson Executive VP of Operations - Coast Packing Company
9:00AM - 9:30AM
How to Avoid Overbuilding your Manufacturing Infrastructure to Reduce Resource Wastage: Is Smart Technology Required and Is Your Organization Ready to Implement it?
10:20AM - 10:50AM
Networking Break
10:50AM - 11:50AM
Are We Applying Advanced Solutions to Basic Problems: Is the Latest Tech Always the Recipe for Smart Manufacturing Success?
10:50AM - 11:50AM
Roundtable Discussion: Emerging Use Cases and Advancements in Generative AI for Smart Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Speaker
Jon Atienza Sr. Manager Intelligent Automation - The Coca-Cola Company
10:50AM - 11:50AM
Roundtable Discussion: Establishing the Opportunities and Challenges of Soft Sensor Technology for Predictive Maintenance
10:50AM - 11:50AM
Roundtable Discussion: How can SMEs Scale Smart Technologies Cost-Effectively?
Speaker
Angela Reamer Vice President Of Manufacturing - Monin Americas
11:50AM - 12:20PM
Data-Driven Food Manufacturing: Establishing an Ethical Framework, Defining KPIs and Measuring Success
Speaker
Stephen Gnidovec Manager, Global Supply Chain Analytics - Ingredion
12:20PM - 1:20PM
Networking Lunch & Exhibition
1:20PM - 1:50PM
How to Revolutionize your Operational Decisions through Big Data & Analytics
1:50PM - 2:50PM
Collaborative Roundtable Discussion Facilitated by Mode40
1:50PM - 2:50PM
Roundtable Discussion: Assessing the Need for Flexible Solutions in Food & Beverage: Why One Solution Does Not Fit All Factory Environments or Production Lines
1:50PM - 2:50PM
Roundtable Discussion: Elevating Operational Technology with DevOps: A Path to Efficiency and Innovation
Speaker
Philip Salwasser Senior Manager of Operational Technology - Dairy Farmers of America
1:50PM - 2:50PM
Roundtable Discussion: Enhancing ERP and MES Systems with Smart Technology for Improved Data Flow
Speaker
Roshni Desai Manufacturing CoE Specialist - Ferrero
2:50PM - 3:50PM
Roundtable Discussion: Amplifying Sustainability in Food & Beverage Packaging through Smart Technologies
Speaker
Chris O’Clair Packaging Engineering Manager - Sun-Maid Growers of California
2:50PM - 3:50PM
Roundtable Discussion: Integrating Collaborative Robots to Increase Product Output and Streamline Production Timelines
2:50PM - 3:50PM
Roundtable Discussion: The Role of Digital Twins for Improved Food Safety and Machine Monitoring
2:50PM - 3:50PM
Roundtable Discussion: Unlocking the Value of Guided Workflows for Standardized Operational Support and Enhanced Employee Productivity
Speaker
Scott Burkey Technology Fellow, XR - WestRock
3:50PM - 4:20PM
Networking Break & Exhibition
4:20PM - 5:20PM
Roundtable Discussion: Achieving a Balance Between People, Process, and Technology: Driving Commerciality and Achieving Smart Manufacturing Success
Speaker
David Mendoza Staff Data Scientist - Kraft Heinz
4:20PM - 5:20PM
Roundtable Discussion: Developing Effective Change Management Strategies to Secure Buy-In from All Stakeholders When Implementing New Technology
4:20PM - 5:20PM
Roundtable Discussion: Exploring the Relationship Between IIoT, AI, and Cloud for Connected Food and Beverage Manufacturing
4:20PM - 5:20PM
Roundtable Discussion: Leveraging Data-Driven Insights and Introducing AI to Drive Enhanced Efficiency and Cost Savings
Speaker
Todd Cummings CIO - Monin Americas
5:20PM - 6:00PM
Panel Discussion: Evaluating the Importance of Continuous Innovation in Food & Beverage Manufacturing: How is Technology Impacting the Smart Factory Model?
Speakers
- Philip Salwasser Senior Manager of Operational Technology - Dairy Farmers of America
- David Mendoza Staff Data Scientist - Kraft Heinz
- Jon Atienza Sr. Manager Intelligent Automation - The Coca-Cola Company
- Chavis Ferguson Executive VP of Operations - Coast Packing Company
6:00PM - 6:10PM
Close of Conference
6:10PM - 6:00PM
