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Panelists: Keri Pearlson Executive Director of CAMS (Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan), MIT Sloan School of Management
Brian W Anthony Associate Director, MIT.nano Director, Immersion Lab Co-Director, Advanced Manufacturing and Design Program Technology Director, MIT Center for Clinical and Translational Research
Robert Scott Managing Director of the Americas, Technip Energies
Erik Lee Senior Director, Halliburton
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a major transformation, shifting from automated to autonomous operations. This change promises to speed up the process of turning ideas into real, market-ready products. The key to making this happen is the integration of digital technologies, including sensors, data, computing power, and information systems.
At the heart of this shift are digital twins—virtual models that represent not just the products but also the materials, manufacturing processes, supply chains, and production lines. These digital replicas allow manufacturers to simulate, monitor, and improve operations in real-time using sensor data. By combining physical and digital worlds, digital twins help bridge the gap between designing a product and bringing it to life. When digital twins are combined with real-time control systems and machine learning, factories become smarter and more adaptive. Real-time data flows from sensors to digital models and ML algorithms, enabling predictive maintenance, reducing waste, and optimizing production. This connected ecosystem creates a highly efficient, data-driven manufacturing environment. We’ll explore real-world examples of these technologies in action and how they are shaping the future of manufacturing today.
Panelists: Elisabeth B. Reynolds Former Special Assistant to the President for Manufacturing and Economic Development Former Executive Director, MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future and IPC Professor of the Practice, MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning
Ben Armstrong Executive Director, MIT Industrial Performance Center
Aurora Kennedy TECH Recruiting, Training, and Development Manager, SLB
Cyrus Shaoul CEO, Leela AI
The bad guys are relentless, armed with cutting-edge GenAI, trickier phishing schemes, and new attack vectors. Brace yourself for a wild ride where traditional protection takes a backseat, and cyber resilience steals the spotlight. No more waiting for breaches to happen – it’s time to take charge. From the desk jockeys to the big shots, everyone must be on the cyber resilience squad. Don’t just survive, use this opportunity to thrive in the chaos of cyber threats because, in this digital jungle, resilience isn’t an option; it’s the only way to play the game.
U.S. manufacturing is at a transformational moment as the country embarks on an ambitious agenda to rebuild its industrial base. Supply chain priorities, climate threats, a changing geopolitical landscape, technological advances, and a new trajectory in public policy are leading to breakthrough innovations and significant investments in domestic manufacturing. Across core industries – transportation, semiconductors, defense, energy, and materials– there is a generational shift in U.S. manufacturing toward greater resilience, digitalization, and sustainability. Liz Reynolds will provide an overview of the recent changes that are impacting the U.S. industrial base and the implications for U.S. manufacturing going forward.