Energy companies and organizations with large scale manufacturing facilities are recognizing the benefits of digital transformation to achieve greater efficiency, optimization and cost reduction. Advanced connected worker solutions enabled by network connectivity, data analytics and artificial intelligence are driving collaboration and informed decision making on the frontline for sustainable change, but what are the essential considerations you will need to make as you plan your connected worker project delivery?
Developed in partnership with our advisory board, the event will feature a cross-industry immersive exploration of the challenges faced by digital plant and field leaders and will help you develop an action plan to leverage data driven technologies to connect your workforce to tactical, operational and strategic processes. So, what are the key project delivery considerations you need to make when looking to deploy connected worker platforms and supporting technologies for measurable business benefits?
Join over 300 of your peers at the Westin Galleria, Houston to discuss:
Redefining the Factory of the Future through the Power of Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Driving Innovation through Disruptive Gen AI Technology
Building the Connected Worker Field Environment for Enhanced Information, Improved Decision Making and Better Project Outcomes
Understanding how AR/VR is the Future of Employee Training and Onboarding
Rethinking Cyber Security in the Smart Manufacturing Environment
Revolutionizing Field Service with Connected Worker Technologies
And much more...
If you want to understand how to better connect your workforce to the digital resources they need to work more effectively and increase productivity across your operations, the Connected Worker Houston Summit is your must attend event of the year.
What's New for 2024?
Focused Tracks: To optimize your conference experience and provide tailored value, we have incorporated specialized tracks spanning the entirety of the summit. Wherever you are in your connected worker journey, our agenda features dedicated sessions of various domains, including Plant/Warehouse, Field Service, Project Delivery, Factory of the Future, Innovation, and User Adoption.
Invite Only Digital Leaders Executive Boardroom: The challenges for digital leaders have never been greater and this closed-door executive boardroom is carefully designed to provide key insights on how to navigate ever-dynamic change scenarios and drive continuous improvement through a more connected, productive and engaged workforce.
Exclusive Nasa Site Tour: Connected Worker Houston participants will have a unique opportunity to experience NASA’s Johnson Space Center. A special tour has been arranged at the NASA JSC’s Mission Control Center, Space Vehicle Mockup Facility, and The Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.
The event has been extremely valuable. I have made some great connections and shared learning with others.
The time at the event was great. We were able to connect with vendors and other industrial executives. The event is a good investment in time. Happy to participate in the future.
The conference was exceptional. The Connected Worker and Digital Transformation sharing from various companies affords me invaluable learnings in order to help solidify my company’s digital transformation efforts. Presentation topics and discussion panels were all on point! Vendor representation and food offerings were exceptional too!
2024 Event Speakers
Maurice Tayeh, Global Chief Information Officer, Hatch
Sherry Hunyadi, Chief Security Architect, Chevron
Charles Whiteley III, VP, Global Digital Leader, B&P, Aecom
Sameer Purao, SVP & Global Chief Information Officer, Celanese
Ali Raza, Chief Information Officer, Champion X
Reynaldo Gonzalez, Principal Cybersecurity Architect, Cummins Inc
Juliano Godoy, General Manager, Agile Enterprise Services, Phillips 66
Tim Linsenmeyer, Chief Technology Officer, Clover Imaging Group
Arthi Vasudevan, Senior Product Manager, Cyber Security, GE Vernova
Mason Jones, Manufacturing Digital Manager, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
Nigel Packham, Associate Director of NASA Johnson Space Center’s Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate, NASA
Jan Shumate, Director Worldwide Engineering & Construction Solutions/Corp Manufacturing Automation Transformation, Eastman
Ryan Tsamouris, Cloud Security Architect, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
Tony Papke, MBA, Director of Business Development, MxD
Julie Thyne, Global Improvement Director, Dow, Inc.
Jeff Winter, Smart Manufacturing Advisor, CESMII
Ron Norris, Director of Innovation, Georgia Pacific LLC
Robert Pitts, ExxonMobil Technical Computing Company – Global Projects IT, Global Projects IT Discovery and Strategy Manager, ExxonMobil
Mark A. Prosser, Digital Manufacturing Mobility Advisor, ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery
Piya Dey, Director Digital Manufacturing, Celanese
Brian Perlstein, Digital Manufacturing Innovation Leader, Owens Corning
Kimberly Williams, Vice President Syrup Manufacturing NAOU, The Coca-Cola Company
Jenny Taylor, Lead, Digital Transformation, Innovation - XR/VR, Duke Energy
Steve Framil, Director, Corporate Global Head of Accessibility, Merck & Co
Kelly Coble, Category Manager - MRO, Global Procurement, ADM
Accommodation To book your discounted stay online, click here. Please note this group rate will be valid until April 1, 2024, any rooms booked after this cut off date will be made on a space and rate available basis.
Please note: We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavor to negotiate the best available rates for you. More details are to follow or if you'd like to speak with a member of the event team, you can contact us here.
