
AEROSPACE SMART FACTORY
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
The Aerospace Smart Factory 2021 keynotes and roundtables gathered experts from across industry, government, and academia, who have the vision and drive to chart the future of the aerospace supply chain. Our diverse lineup of speakers shared their experiences to inspire attendees to move forward and build the future together.
Interested in speaking at Aerospace Smart Factory?
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
09:00-09:05
EVENT OPENING
INDUSTRY 4.0: INVESTING IN RESILIENCE FOR THE FUTURE
09:05-09:45
Panel Discussion
HOW IS SMART FACTORY CREATING FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY FOR THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY?
MODERATOR
PANELISTS
09:45-10:05
Digital Transformation for Aerospace SMEs: Challenges and Keys to Success
10:05-10:25
IBM Presentation
10:25-11:00 / MORNING BREAK
Chairman: David DOZOUL, Head of Aerospace and Defence Industries Western Europe, SAS
11:00-11:45
Panel Discussion
HOW CAN INDUSTRY 4.0 HELP THE SECTOR ACHIEVE ITS SUSTAINABILITY GOALS?
MODERATOR
PANELISTS
11:45:12:05
DEVELOPING AN IOT FRAMEWORK FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN SMART FACTORIES
12:05:12:25
A.M. TECHNOLOGY TO MINIMIZE RESOURCE CONSUMPTION AND IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY
12:25-13:30 / LUNCH BREAK
BUILDING A DIGITAL ROADMAP
Chairman: Paul ADAMS, Director – Aerospace & Defence, VENDIGITAL
13:30-13:50
BEST PRACTICES FOR ADOPTING CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES AT SCALE
13:50-14:05
Implementing Mature Technology into Production Lines: A GKN Aerospace Case Study
14:05-14:50
Panel Discussion
HOW CAN DIGITIZATION PLAY A PIVOTAL ROLE IN ADDRESSING YOUR CURRENT SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES?
PANELISTS
14:50-15:10
THE URGENCY OF CYBERSECURITY IN INDUSTRY 4.0
15:10-15:30
How Will 5G Enable New Services and Business Models?
15:30-15:50 / AFTERNOON BREAK
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Chairman: Christian LEBER, Director, ALIXPARTNERS
15:50-16:00
ALIXPARTNERS FUTURE FACTORY VR – A DIGITAL JOURNEY TOWARDS MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE
16:00-16:40
Panel Discussion
INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH AND CREATE A HIGHLY-SKILLED WORKFORCE
MODERATOR
PANELISTS
16:40-17:00
AM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: UPSKILLING TO EMBRACE AND LEVERAGE NEW TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES
17:00 / CONFERENCE END
2021 SPEAKERS
Gavin HILL
Project Manager - Factory 2050
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING RESEARCH CENTRE
Christian LEBER
Director
ALIX PARTNERS
MaurĂcio HARLEY
Senior Security Consultant
AMAZON WEB SERVICES
Carlo RAMPINO
Digital Technology Site Leader
AVIO AERO