Roundtable

From Shop Floor Data to Real Decisions: What's Actually Working with AI in Manufacturing

10 June 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Data-driven.
People first.
Executive Engagement.

How are manufacturers turning operational data into faster, smarter decisions without adding complexity, disconnected tools, or large-scale transformation initiatives?

You're already generating more data than you can act on. SCADA systems, MES platforms, quality sensors, ERP feeds — it's all there. The challenge isn't collecting more of it. It's building the decision layer on top of it without a 3-year transformation programme or a data science team you can't afford to hire.
AI is changing what manufacturers can do with that data. Embedded into operational workflows, it helps teams respond faster to disruptions, improve coordination across supply chain and production, and turn real-time insights into action instead of delayed reporting.
Join a select group of senior manufacturing and operations leaders for a candid peer conversation about what’s working, what’s stalling, and where AI is driving measurable impact across manufacturing operations.

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Speakers

Tom Roberts

VP Enterprise Management
Tom has had a comprehensive career in technology, spanning roles from help desk support at EDS to consulting find out more

Discussion Topics

1

Stop reporting on the past — start acting in real time

2

Use AI to predict disruption, not just respond to it

3

Turn AI investment into measurable business results

About QAD Inc.

QAD | Redzone is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through intelligent,
adaptive solutions that connect people, processes, and data into a single System of
Action. With three core pillars — Redzone (frontline empowerment), Adaptive
Applications (the intelligent backbone), and Champion AI (Agentic AI for
manufacturing) — QAD | Redzone helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace,
achieving measurable productivity, resilience, and growth in just 90 days.

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

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Alex Boehme, CTO, H&M Group
"Since the session I did have several of the attendees reach out to me. We were able to grow our networks, connect together, share experiences, and I look forward to continuing those dialogs into the future"
Jeffrey Johnson, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Security Officer, Siemens Health Affairs for North America
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Margaret Bond, Director of Cyber Security, Numotion
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Marty Sprinzen, Founder & CEO, Vantiq

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Access to industry leading like-minded executives tackling similar initiatives

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Collaborate and network to gain expertise and experience on how to best act and succeed

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In-depth face time with the world’s leading tech companies pushing the boundaries to solve your challenges

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