Chicago Digital Disruptors: Industry 4.0 Workshop
Chicago – Unravel the Complexities of Industry 4.0
Thursday, May 2, 2019 | 9 AM to 12 PM | Free
GrayMatter Industry leaders Carson Drake and Coleman Easterly are separating hype from reality on Industry 4.0. This unique workshop will help manufacturers develop practical strategies with breakthrough technology to uncover hidden savings.
Carson and Coleman will also share Digital Transformation Roadmaps they’re successfully deploying at manufacturing operations throughout the country.
You’ll get a live look at what’s working and how they’re seeing real results at plants like yours.
GrayMatter Presenters
Carson Drake
Co-founder of GrayMatter
Carson Drake is an Industry 4.0 leader and GrayMatter co-founder with nearly 30 years of experience as an operational technology professional. As a part of the GrayMatter team, he helps manufacturers connect and protect their critical assets as they pursue their digital transformation.
Coleman Easterly
Director of MES at GrayMatter
Coleman Easterly, the Director of MES at GrayMatter, has 30+ years using information technology to improve production operations and quality management. His areas of expertise include: pulp & paper operations, performance tracking, “Best Practices” guidance, and configuration of Proficy Plant Apps and Historian.
Who Should Attend:
- Manufacturing leaders
- Operational excellence directors
- Innovation and performance directors
- CISOs & CIOs
- Operations leaders
- Plant floor managers
- Directors of engineering
Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Welcome
9:15 a.m. – Disruptors in Industry: Unraveling the Complexities of Industry 4.0, IoT, Cloud Technology
Speaker: Carson Drake, GrayMatter
10:00 a.m. – The What, the Why, the How
Speaker: Carson Drake, GrayMatter
10:30 a.m. – Live Look at Performance Management & Execution Systems
Speaker: Coleman Easterly, GrayMatter MES
11:15 a.m. – Cyber Security for Operations Technology
Speaker: Scott Christensen, GrayMatter Cyber Leader
11:45 a.m. – What Disruptive Technologies are Coming and Here Now?
Speaker: Carson Drake, GrayMatter
12:00 p.m. – Lunch + Additional Q&A
1 Ticket
Full EventCHICAGO LOCATION
Rosemont, IL 60018
FAQs
Who should attend?
We encourage: COOs, CISOs, Security specialists, Directors of Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Plant Managers, Digital Transformation Leaders + those who are end-users or are considering a digital transformation plan.
What about parking?
Parking is available at the Hyatt at a discounted rate.
Will you feed us?
Yes! The event kicks off around 8 AM with a networking breakfast and lunch will be served around noon.