It’s easy to get numb to repetition. We walk through problems that would have been unacceptable a year ago. Meanwhile, AI promises solutions but most organizations struggle to move from experimentation to measurable results. Join us for a focused 90-minute program moderated by Blair Robbins followed by 90 minutes of networking with peers facing similar challenges. 

WHAT WE’LL COVER 

1  See It: The Fresh Eyes Assessment

Tony Pashigian • RPM Partners 

How do you know what you don’t know? A Rapid Plant Assessment reveals the gap between your current shop floor reality and a plant where production status is visible, issues are tracked to closure, and continuous improvement is embedded in daily work.

2  Solve It: Where AI Actually Fits

Jen Clark • EisnerAmper 

Once you see the gaps, where does AI make sense? We’ll cut through the hype and show you practical applications—from quoting and procurement automation to demand forecasting with a clear framework for Design, Build, and Scale.

3  Safeguard It: Legal Considerations for AI

Bryan Sterba • Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Before you deploy AI in your operations, understand the guardrails. From data privacy and IP protection to employment law and liability, what M&D leaders need to know before scaling AI adoption.

You’ll Walk Away With: 
→  A framework to assess your plant’s operational readiness 
→  Clarity on where AI can and can’t solve your real challenges 
→  Practical guardrails to avoid legal and compliance pitfalls 
→  Connections with peers facing similar operational pressures

Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to:

- Assess plant operations using structured frameworks to identify inefficiencies
- Identify applicable AI use cases across quoting, procurement, and forecasting
- Recognize legal, data privacy, and compliance risks associated with AI implementation

This event is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits in Information Technology.

Complementary for M&D executives • Limited to 35 attendees