14-16 October 2024
Singapore EXPO
SYNOPSIS
LEADING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: UNLEASHING AI FOR SMART EXCELLENCE
From top executives in the C-suite to frontline factory managers, manufacturing leaders are actively equipping themselves and their teams with essential skills to excel amidst disruption and transformation. Yet, their endeavours merely scratch the surface. Our forum features influential global thought leaders spanning diverse industry sectors, fostering a dynamic platform for exploring emerging trends within the region. Our paramount objective is to serve as a knowledge hub where business leaders can discuss leveraging innovation. Aligned with this year's theme, 'Shaping a Sustainable Future with AI-Powered Manufacturing', the conference will spotlight five key themes to be discussed at ITAP 2024.
PROGRAMME
- Day 1: 14 October
- Day 2: 15 October
The programme is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change.
LEADING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: UNLEASHING AI FOR SMART EXCELLENCE
LEADING THE INTERSECTION OF LEADERSHIP, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, AND MANUFACTURING COMPLEXITY WITH AI | |
11.30am – 11.40am | VISIONARY KEYNOTE The potential of AI-powered manufacturing to create a sustainable world is limitless. By embracing innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership, we can use the transformative power of AI to build a future where economic prosperity and environmental stewardship coexist. In the future, business and environmental sustainability must be both a goal and a reality. Speaker:
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11.40am - 11.50am | PRESENTATION Highlights from Industry White Paper. Speaker:
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11.50am – 12.20pm | INDUSTRY LEADERS’ CONVERSATION In this session, industry leaders will share their insights on the Factory of the Future, where software-defined factories and AI-driven innovation are revolutionising manufacturing. They will discuss how these technologies are transforming production processes, enabling real-time decision-making, and unlocking new levels of efficiency and productivity. The panel will explore the leadership strategies and best practices required to successfully navigate this transformation and stay ahead in a rapidly changing industrial landscape. Moderator: Britta Mittlefehldt (Deloitte) Speakers:
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12.20pm – 1.00pm | PANEL DISCUSSION In this session, speakers from leading manufacturers will go over various case studies and highlight the best practices, technologies, tools, and solutions that have helped these companies successfully deploy an intelligent manufacturing approach as part of their digital transformation and sustainability journey, as well as what hurdles were faced and overcome, what significant business value was created, and what lessons were learned to provide the audience with the knowledge that can help them improve and enhance their own factory’s digital transformation and sustainability journeys and smart manufacturing approaches were. Moderator:
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1.00pm – 1.20pm | KEYNOTE Explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in industry. This session will delve into the practical applications and benefits of AI/ML in industrial settings to transform your industrial operations and stay ahead in the competitive landscape. Speaker:
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1.20pm – 2.15pm | NETWORKING LUNCH @ F&B Zone |
2.15pm - 2.45pm | PANEL DISCUSSION In the modern world, businesses face the challenge of balancing profitability with people's well-being and the planet's health. The concept of sustainability offers a framework for achieving this delicate balance. Moderator:
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| DIGITALISING WITH SECURE AI-POWERED INTELLIGENT OPERATIONS (Industry Focused: Electrical & Electronics, Semiconductor, Automotive, F&B) | |
2.45pm – 3.00pm | KEYNOTE The combination of digital twins and AI holds immense potential for maximising predictive maintenance efficiency and effectiveness in manufacturing. Manufacturers can significantly improve asset performance, uptime, and cost savings by harnessing the power of digital twins to create virtual replicas and leveraging AI-driven analytics to predict and prevent failures. As technology continues to evolve, embracing digital twins and AI will be essential for staying competitive and future-proofing maintenance operations in the era of Industry 4.0. Speaker:
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3.00pm – 3.40pm | PANEL DISCUSSION Making Embedded Systems Convergence a Reality: Empowering a Smarter and More Flexible Future for Manufacturing through Strategic IT and OT Integration with AI As the manufacturing industry evolves, the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) has become a critical factor in driving innovation and efficiency. Embedded systems, which are integral to both IT and OT domains, play a pivotal role in this transformation. This conference topic explores the strategic integration of IT and OT with a focus on embedded systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to empower a smarter and more adaptable manufacturing landscape. Moderator:
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3.40pm – 3.55pm | KEYNOTE Automation alone can be expensive and inflexible because robots are typically designed to carry out just one precise task. Enhancing a robot’s ability to accommodate variances is one example of how AI can bridge the flexibility gap. With AI, production efficiency, reliability, and quality can be improved and maintained. Find out how this shift is rapidly accelerating the adoption of robotics in industrial manufacturing, creating a massive opportunity for businesses to improve efficiency and grow their bottom line. Speakers:
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3.55pm – 4.25pm | FIRESIDE CHAT The SMART FACTORY represents more than just a convergence of technology; it embodies a synergy between connectivity, innovation, and human ingenuity with AI, propelling manufacturing into a new era of efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. By embracing this paradigm shift, companies can unlock unprecedented opportunities for growth, competitiveness, and value creation in the global marketplace. Moderator:
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| 4.25 pm – 4:40 pm | KEYNOTE AI and Gen AI for Manufacturing with the Cloud Speaker:
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4.40pm – 5.15pm | PANEL DISCUSSION Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms how we work and live, especially in the industrial sector. However, with progress comes responsibility. The issues of trust, reliability, and ethics in AI are becoming increasingly important. Whether we can fully trust AI-powered systems to make decisions without human intervention is debatable. AI systems' reliability can be questioned if they are not properly designed, tested, and maintained. Furthermore, ethical concerns arise when AI systems make decisions that impact people's lives. The debate around AI in industrial applications is ongoing, and we must address these issues to ensure that AI is used safely, fairly, and responsibly. Moderator:
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| 5.30pm onwards | Networking Drinks “Happy Hour” |
| CRAFTING HUMAN-CENTRIC SMART MANUFACTURING STRATEGIES EMPOWERED BY AI Industry Focused: (Semiconductor, E&E, Automotive & Logistics & Supply Chain) | |
11:00am – 11:30am | KEYNOTE Humanising Industry 5.0: Harnessing AI to Enhance Work and Elevate the Human Experience in Smart Manufacturing In Industry 5.0, AI is not just a tool but a key player in transforming the workplace. This presentation will explore the shift from AI as a productivity enhancer to its role in creating a digital workforce. Our speaker will discuss how AI is redefining the nature of work, the emergence of digital twins of people, and the integration of AI agents acting on our behalf. The focus will be on redesigning work to foster collaboration between humans and machines, emphasising the importance of purpose and culture. Join us to explore how we can harness AI to enhance human work and improve the overall work experience in smart manufacturing. Let us make work better for humans and humans better at work by redesigning work with intention, purpose, and keeping the Human Agenda as our compass. Speaker:
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11:30am – 11:45am | KEYNOTE The digital workforce represents a transformative approach to smart manufacturing, where AI, Automation and robotics enhance human capabilities, drive efficiency, and foster innovation. By embracing this human-centric approach, organisations can unlock new levels of productivity, flexibility, and competitiveness in the digital age. |
11:45am – 12:15pm | FIRESIDE CHAT Innovations in worker safety are transforming smart manufacturing facilities into safer and healthier environments for workers. By leveraging advanced technologies such as IoT, wearables, collaborative robotics, and AI, organisations can proactively identify and mitigate safety hazards, enhance worker well-being, and foster a culture of safety excellence. In doing so, they protect their most valuable asset—their workforce—and drive operational efficiency and productivity in the digital age of manufacturing. Moderator:
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12:15 pm - 1:15 pm | Lunch Break @ F&B area |
| ALIGNING SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING PRACTICES WITH AI-POWERED SOLUTIONS Industry Focused: (Semiconductor, Aerospace, Automotive & F&B) | |
| 1:15 pm-1:55 pm | Panel Disussion by AWS |
1:55 pm – 2:25 pm | KEYNOTE Sustainable Manufacturing: Unlocking Efficiency and Growth This presentation explores the critical importance of sustainable business practices in manufacturing operations. Manufacturers can optimise equipment performance, reduce waste, and improve sustainability by leveraging advanced technologies like IoT, machine learning, and data analytics. This session will show how data-driven insights can help businesses gain a competitive edge while minimising their environmental footprint. Join us to discover how sustainable manufacturing can drive growth, efficiency, and innovation. Speaker: Pascal Bergougnou, AutoMfg Principal Business Development Manager, APAC & Japan, AWS |
2:25 pm – 2:55 pm | PANEL DISCUSSION In pursuing sustainable manufacturing practices, integrating renewable energy sources has become a pivotal strategy to reduce carbon emissions, mitigate environmental impact, and promote energy efficiency. With growing concerns about climate change and resource depletion, manufacturers increasingly use renewable energy technologies to power their operations sustainably. The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in optimising the integration of renewable energy sources into manufacturing operations. AI technologies can analyse data from renewable sources, predict energy availability and demand, and optimise the utilisation of sustainable power sources to enhance efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing processes. Moderator:
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2:55 pm – 3:10 pm | Tea and Coffee Break |
| HARNESSING AI TECHNOLOGY FOR BUILDING ANTIFRAGILE SUPPLY CHAINS Industry Focused: (Semiconductor, E&E, Logistics & Supply Chain) | |
| 3:10 pm - 3:40 pm | KEYNOTE Digitalisation for a Greener Future: AI-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Industries As industries strive for sustainability, digitalisation emerges as a crucial enabler. In this keynote, our speaker will explore the transformative power of AI-driven solutions in achieving a greener future. Discover how digital technologies can: - Optimise resource usage and reduce emissions - Drive eco-friendly innovations and sustainable operations - Leverage AI and analytics for sustainable operations - Harness IoT and automation for reduced environmental impact - Scale sustainable practices through digitalisation Learn how AI-driven digitalisation can propel your organisation towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future. Speaker: Jonas Berge, Senior Director, Applied Technology, Emerson Automation Solutions |
3:40 pm – 4:10 pm | KEYNOTE Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility: Exploring AI-powered solutions for real-time tracking and monitoring of supply chain activities, enabling proactive identification and mitigation of disruptions to ensure uninterrupted operations. This session will share how AI can empower operational resilience through real-time supply chain visibility and disruption management, enabling organisations to adapt and thrive in an increasingly complex and uncertain business environment. |
4:10 pm – 4:50 pm | PANEL DISCUSSION AI-driven antifragility represents a paradigm shift in supply chain management, leveraging advanced algorithms, machine learning, and data analytics to create resilient and adaptive systems. By harnessing the power of AI, organisations can anticipate risks, optimise operations, and respond rapidly to changing conditions, thus transforming their supply chains into dynamic, agile, and robust networks that drive competitive advantage and sustainable growth in an unpredictable business landscape. Moderator:
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5:30pm onwards | Networking Drinks “Happy Hour” |