Mark Cotteleer

From facial recognition tracking us, to AI taking over human work, to overall issues of data privacy, recent headlines have made much about all there is to fear from technology. In this panel, we take a step back to examine where – and if – that fear actually exists. Examining the results of a global survey, we will explore individuals’ feelings about the effects specific technologies have on their lives and careers – do they expect help or hindrance? The discussion will highlight survey results and engage with experts on technology, humans, and society to form a basis for understanding and a road map for managing technology anxiety (or enthusiasm!).

This hybrid presentation/panel will examine multiple dimensions of smart factory deployment, based on the field experience of implementers and clients.  The session will cover the various starting points and approaches to deploying smart factory, across a variety of industries.  It will also draw upon perspectives from multiple organizational roles (IT, CFO, Operations) in the examination of value delivered and challenges faced. Join us for an overview of smart factory advances, followed by a expert panel discussion that includes representatives, with differing roles, of firms pursuing smart factory strategies.