ARC Industry Leadership Forum

The 30th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum:
How AI Is Driving the Future of Industrial Operations and Supply Chain
Keyonote Speaker: Berardino Baratta, CEO of MxD

 

Are you ready to explore the cutting-edge advancements in Industrial AI? Join us at the ARC Forum, where industry leaders and innovators come together to discuss the transformative power of AI in various sectors. This year’s forum kicks off with a keynote from MxD CEO Berardino Baratta, and an executive panel discussion on the latest trends and applications of Industrial AI. What’s real and what’s hype? What have leaders struggled with?

Join us to learn more about:

  • Smart Manufacturing and Digital Transformation: Discover how Industrial AI and agents are revolutionizing manufacturing processes and driving digital transformation.
  • Robotics: Explore the latest innovations in robotics and how AI is enabling new use cases and innovations.
  • Industrial Data Fabrics: Delve into the concept of industrial data fabrics and their significance in AI applications.
  • AI and Supply Chain: Learn how AI is transforming supply chain management and operations.
  • Data Centers, AI, and Energy: Gain practical knowledge about the data center and energy requirements for your AI strategy. Understand the role of AI in optimizing data centers and energy management.
  • AI and Digital Twins: Explore the synergy between AI and digital twin technology.
  • Digital Connected Workers and AI: See how AI is empowering the workforce with digital tools.
  • Asset Performance and AI: Gain insights into how AI enhances asset performance and reliability.
  • AI and Sustainability: Learn how AI enhances tracking, reporting, and energy management requirements.
  • AI in MES and Operations: Discover the integration of AI in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and its impact on operations.
  • Cybersecurity and AI: Understand the critical role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity measures.
  • Autonomous Operations: Learn about the advancements in autonomous systems and their impact on industrial operations.
  • AI, Operational Performance, and Operational Resilience: Learn how AI is driving operational performance and resilience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry experts, gain valuable insights, and stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of Industrial AI.

 

Keynote and Panel Description:

The New Fabric of Demand: Modernizing Collaboration and Transparency for Real-Time Production

In today’s digitally driven, agentically automated industrial landscape, the traditional walls between internal production and external supply chains are becoming a liability. To achieve true on-demand manufacturing without compromising quality, safety or compliance, leaders must modernize how they collaborate, particularly with external partners.

This keynote session explores cutting-edge advancements in collaboration through the intersection of production operations, supply chain, digital innovation, and cybersecurity. We will examine how forward-thinking companies like Rolls-Royce Holdings are creating new “demand architecture” for manufacturers such as BTX Precision. This demand is breaking down data silos to create seamless, secure, and compliant production ecosystems that provide new means of competitive advantage. As a lens of the drivers of change through their partnership with the Department of Defense, MxD will discuss how this innovative collaboration and data transparency are quickly becoming an industrial imperative.

The discussion will move beyond theory to practical application, highlighting the role of people and the technologies they use. The panelist will share how innovative working groups, Industrial Data Fabrics, and Agentic AI are enabling real-time data sharing and communication necessary to support on-demand, cost-competitive manufacturing.

Attendees will learn:

· Strategies for De-siloing: How to extract, contextualize, and share mission-critical data without exposing intellectual property or increasing cyber risk.

· Operational Agility: Methods to link supply chain dynamics directly to production operations for improved speed, safety, and cost-efficiency.

· The Future of Partnership: How to navigate the cultural and technical shifts required to collaborate with external partners as true extensions of your enterprise.

Our Speakers

Berardino Baratta

CEO

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