Implementing, integrating, controlling and the Organizational AI Program

The presentation offers a detailed roadmap for establishing an organizational AI program. This roadmap is built on a structured framework informed by real-world experience, lessons learned and best practices.

Key learning objectives

1. Take a thoughtful and measured approach, applying thorough due diligence at the outset.
2. Always clearly identify the problem you’re addressing or the process you’re aiming to enhance with an AI application.
3. Adopt a strategy-to-execution approach to ensure the organization remains focused, aligned and prioritized on initiatives that drive toward the AI program’s true north.

Companies

ProMach is a leading global provider of integrated processing and packaging machinery and solutions. Its distinct business lines — filling, bottling and capping, decorative labeling, flexibles and trays, pharma, handling and sterilizing, labeling and coding, robotics & end of line, and systems & integration — serve manufacturers of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, personal care, household and industrial goods at every scale. https://www.promachbuilt.com/

Rockwell Automation is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. Its mission is to improve the quality of life by making the world more productive and sustainable. The company is committed to enabling the next generation of smart manufacturing. https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us.html

Presenters

Robert Cartia is a global operations executive with more than 20 years of experience leading strategy development, execution and the continuous improvement of daily management systems to drive organizational growth. He has successfully led teams ranging from five to more than 100 people and managed budgets between $2 million and $100 million. His leadership has contributed to more than $1 billion in contribution margin impact. 

George Young has over 30 years of experience in business management and consulting, serving Fortune 500 brands across industries. In 2004, he co-founded Kalypso, helping major companies innovate through a digital value chain approach. After Kalypso was acquired by Rockwell Automation in 2020, Young became the senior principal of lifecycle services, leading global digital services initiatives and advancing consultative selling across the organization.

Earlier in his career, Young worked in R&D and business management at BFGoodrich, earning four U.S. patents, and later became a partner at Deloitte, focusing on product development. A passionate mentor, he has championed diversity and leadership development throughout his career and authored "13 Steps to Mindful Consulting."

Young holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from The Ohio State University, an MBA from Rice University and a bachelor’s in chemistry from Youngstown State. A lifelong musician, he performs with Vernon Trumbull and his Kinsmen and considers Cleveland, Houston, Los Angeles, Amsterdam and Belize home.