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Smart and Intelligent Manufacturing: AI, Digital Twins, and Connected Operations

September 9, 2026, New York 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm EST
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Turning factories into adaptive ecosystems with AI and connected operations

Manufacturing leaders are under continuous pressure to raise throughput, improve quality, and reduce equipment-related interruptions while protecting increasingly connected production environments. Advances in real-time sensing, computer vision, AI analytics, and digital twins promise a step-change in responsiveness and efficiency. Yet many organizations stall at pilot projects because of fragmented data, legacy machine interfaces, cybersecurity concerns, and unclear scaling strategies.

This session explores the practical path from isolated proofs of concept to repeatable, plant-wide capability. We will discuss patterns for integrating legacy controllers and sensors with edge and cloud systems, approaches to using AI for predictive maintenance and inline quality inspection, and how digital twins can de-risk process changes before they touch the shop floor. We will also cover the operational enablers required to scale: model lifecycle practices, secure network segmentation for industrial control systems, and targeted workforce upskilling to support human-robot collaboration. Join peers and practitioners to compare approaches, surface common pitfalls, and identify the next pragmatic steps to make intelligent manufacturing deliver consistent value.

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Discussion Topics

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AI-driven predictive maintenance applied to multi-vendor machine fleets, including data requirements and alerting strategies to reduce unplanned downtime.

2

Computer vision for inline quality control, covering camera placement, labeling effort, false positive trade-offs, and integration with existing line controls.

3

Digital twins and scenario testing for process optimization: what fidelity is needed to validate changes before applying them on the factory floor.

About Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

TCS is a global IT services, consulting, and business solutions leader. Founded in India in 1968 as part of the Tata Group, it operates in over 50 countries and ranks among the world's most valuable technology services brands.

Event Agenda

6:30pm - 7:00pm

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Arrivals, welcome drinks, and networking

7:00pm - 7:30pm

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Event welcome and introductions

7:30pm - 9:15pm

7:30pm - 9:15pm

Table discussion and three-course dinner

9:15pm - 9:30pm

9:15pm - 9:30pm

Event Wrap Up

Why Attend

Closed door, tailored conversations to benchmark, share and get better equipped to solve complex transformation projects.

Experience shared learning

Meet industry leading like-minded executives tackling similar initiatives.

Benchmark with your industry peers

Discover and network to gain expertise and experience on how to best act and succeed.

Accelerate your projects

Accelerate in-depth face time with the world's leading tech companies pushing the boundaries to solve your challenges.

An engaged experience

An expert host facilitates conversations, with live polling, Q&As, and gamification to ensure focused conversation.

Discover next-level ideas

Ensure project success with access to industry experts and cutting edge thought leadership.

De-risk new projects

Gain a range of insights from peers and technical experts who are current with emerging business trends.

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