Building More Resilient, Secure & Smarter Supply Chains with AI & Data
Building More Resilient, Secure & Smarter Supply Chains with AI & Data
In an era of increasing economic pressures and evolving trade dynamics, Canadian manufacturers and supply chains must adopt AI and data-driven strategies to ensure long-term resilience and competitiveness. This event will bring together industry leaders, academics, and professionals to explore practical, scalable solutions for strengthening supply chains through advanced technology.
We are pleased to welcome Michael Gardiner, Director of Digital Engineering at Microsoft, as our keynote speaker. With over 25 years of experience in digital transformation, Mr. Gardiner has led initiatives in AI, machine learning, Industry 4.0, and cloud-based engineering solutions to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall operational efficiency in manufacturing and supply chain sectors.
Event Highlights
- Keynote Address by Michael Gardiner
- Speakers (TBA)
- Interactive Workshop
- 5 脿 7 Networking Reception
- Event Summary
Keynote Address by Michael Gardiner
Michael Gardiner, Director of Digital Engineering at Microsoft
Michael Gardiner leads Microsoft鈥檚 digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and artificial intelligence initiatives in the North American manufacturing industry. With over 25 years of experience, he has driven digital engineering, manufacturing, services, and sustainability initiatives across global automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, high-tech, consumer goods, chemical, pharmaceutical, resource, and consulting services industries.
Michael is at the forefront of transforming engineering and product lifecycle management processes through cloud computing and AI. He works closely with customers to develop new digital, data, and AI capabilities that accelerate time to market, manage complexity, enhance product and service growth, and improve quality and new product introduction (NPI). Passionate about driving innovation, he helps organizations optimize their products, manufacturing processes, and service experiences.
By leveraging Microsoft platforms and expertise, along with a trusted ecosystem of partners and manufacturing specialists, Michael ensures customer success in navigating the future of intelligent, connected, and efficient operations.
Speakers (TBA)
AI-powered transformation in manufacturing and supply chains
Additional keynote speakers will be announced soon, bringing further insights into AI-driven transformation, supply chain resilience, and digital innovation.
Interactive Workshop
A cross-industry knowledge exchange where attendees actively contribute ideas and strategies for AI-driven supply chain resilience
In addition to keynote addresses and expert panel discussions, the event will feature a workshop designed to go beyond research and theory. Attendees will engage in collaborative problem-solving and cross-industry knowledge exchange, sharing insights on AI implementation, challenges, and best practices. This session is structured to foster meaningful discussions between professionals from various sectors, ensuring that innovative AI and data-driven strategies can be applied across industries to strengthen and secure supply chains. The insights generated will contribute to a broader conversation on the practical adoption of AI in supply chain management.聽
5 脿 7 Networking Reception
Opportunities for professional engagement, collaboration, and continued discussion
Event Summary
A comprehensive event summary will be published following the event for all attendees and the wider community. This document will compile key insights from keynote presentations, workshop discussions, and attendee contributions, with actionable recommendations for securing and strengthening supply chains through AI and data. The summary will be shared with attendees and made publicly available to support ongoing innovation and development in Canadian supply chains.
This event serves as a strategic forum for advancing AI-driven solutions in Canadian supply chains and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders. We invite executives, engineers, researchers, and industry professionals to participate in this knowledge-sharing initiative and contribute to the development of resilient, secure, and intelligent supply chain systems.
Join us on April 9th at 9I制作厂免费 to be a part of this critical discussion on the future of AI in supply chain management.
This event is supported in part by funding from the .
