Smart Manufacturing Digital Symposium

8:00am PT – 8:05am PT

11:00am ET – 11:05m ET

4:00pm – 4:05pm BST

Chairpersons Opening Remarks

8:05am PT – 8:25am PT

11:05m ET – 11:25am ET

4:05pm BST – 4:25pm - BST

Presentation:

Revolutionizing Automotive Manufacturing: The Power of Private Networks

• How are private networks and enhanced connectivity improving data management, flexibility, adaptability and security in the automotive production and manufacturing process?

• How can private networks be utilised to monitor production processes in real-time, identifying potential issues early on and optimizing performance while minimizing downtime?

• How can 5G enabled private network applications such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), robotics, remote monitoring and predictive maintenance speed up time to market and reduce costs for automakers?

• What are the challenges in implementing private networks in the manufacturing process and how can these be overcome?

8:25am PT – 9:05am PT

11:25am ET – 12:05pm ET

4:25pm – BST – 5:05pm BST

Panel Discussion:

Streamlining Vehicle Development with a Shift-Left Approach

• How can implementing a proactive "Shift Left" approach reduce manufacturing costs while accelerating time-to-market for new vehicle technologies?

• What specific strategies enable automotive teams to integrate testing earlier in the development lifecycle, and how do these practices enhance vehicle safety and compliance with evolving regulations?

• Why are leading OEMs prioritizing early validation techniques, and what measurable improvements in software quality and vehicle safety have they achieved?

9:05am PT – 9:45am PT

12:05pm ET – 12:45pm ET

5:05pm BST – 5:45pm BST

Panel Discussion:

Transforming Intelligent Automotive Production

• What impact are advanced sensors, real-time analytics, digital twin and automation having on manufacturing environments?

• How are different AI technologies (Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Robotic Process Automation) being implemented across automotive manufacturing operations, and what specific advantages do they offer for design optimization, predictive maintenance, quality control, and operational efficiency?

• How is the rise of autonomous manufacturing and Gigafactories accelerating AI adoption in the automotive industry, and what developments can we expect over the next decade as quantum computing, advanced materials science, and next-generation AI converge to create truly intelligent production ecosystems?

9:45am PT – 9:50am PT

12:45pm ET – 12:50pm ET

5:45pm BST – 5:50pm BST

Chairpersons Closing Remarks