About this session

Industry 4.0 is not just a buzzword – it is a ticking clock. As AI and automation promise to revolutionize manufacturing, they also open the door to an unprecedented wave of cybersecurity risks. Are you prepared for this dual-edged challenge? The race to optimize production efficiency and embrace the power of AI is on, but at what cost to your digital security?

Florian Hillebrand, CIO at Playmobil Germany, will confront this urgent dilemma head-on: How can manufacturers integrate AI to fuel productivity and innovation, without leaving their systems vulnerable to cyber threats?

It is no longer enough to view cybersecurity as an afterthought or an add-on. It must be woven into the fabric of digital transformation, ensuring that resilience and growth go hand-in-hand. This session will challenge conventional thinking and provoke critical conversations on how to balance the endless potential of AI with the immediate need for robust cybersecurity defenses.

What if you could have both? Efficiency and resilience. Innovation and security. In this session, you will walk away with actionable insights on how to transform your manufacturing operation into a cyber-resilient powerhouse — one that harnesses the full potential of AI while safeguarding its future.

Key Discussion Points:

• Future-Proofing Manufacturing: How could manufacturers secure operational success and stabilise digital infrastructure while staying ahead of rapid technological advances?
• Integrating and Innovation: What are the best practices for seamlessly integrating cybersecurity into digital transformation initiatives across sustainable productivity and supply chains?
• AI and Automation: How could the manufacturing industry prioritize AI integration without (or minimalizing) disrupting production processes?
• Cyber Resilience in Action: How could organizations effectively highlight the challenge when incorporate AI to enhance productivity and managing risks in real-time?
  
• Future IT Workforce: How could manufacturing CxO cope with talent burnout rates, forging cyber resilience across workforce efficiency and prepare for the thriving Industry 4.0 future?