About this session

What’s your strategy for the future of manufacturing? The era of smart factories is no longer a distant dream, it is unfolding right now. But as automation and robotics promise immense potential, they also bring a wave of challenges. How can you scale innovation without losing the human element that drives your operations? How do you ensure that automation does not just add complexity but unlocks true operational agility and lasting growth?

In this engaging discussion, you will connect with manufacturing leaders who are navigating these exact questions. Together, you will dig into how to harness the power of robotics and automation while keeping your operations efficient, your workforce engaged, and your bottom line growing. This is your chance to confront the real, messy challenges of scaling automation in today’s competitive landscape. Expect to walk away with actionable insights that challenge your current assumptions and give you new tools to drive success.

We highly encourage you to prepare any questions you may have on this topic beforehand and use this forum as a valuable opportunity to learn how others in similar positions at different companies approach this topic.

Key Discussion Themes:

1. Building Smart Automation Strategies
• Where is automation delivering the greatest value in manufacturing—and how can you replicate that success?
• What’s the balance between scaling automation and maintaining operational flexibility? Are you focusing on the right processes to maximize impact?
• How can you build a long-term roadmap for automation that aligns with both current needs and future opportunities?

2. Integrating Robotics with Existing Operations
• What are the biggest challenges manufacturers face when integrating robotics with legacy systems—and how can these be overcome?
• How can robotics enhance human labor rather than replace it? What does true collaboration between man and machine look like in a manufacturing environment?
• What lessons have been learned in blending automation and human skill to create a more dynamic, efficient workforce?

3. Future-Proofing Through Scalable Automation
• As market demands, technology, and workforce capabilities evolve, how can your automation systems stay relevant?
• What strategies are manufacturers using to ensure that their automation ecosystems are flexible and scalable, able to evolve with the changing landscape?
• How do you prepare your organization—and your workforce—for the next wave of technological disruption in manufacturing?