AN EXCLUSIVE
MILLENNIUM DINNER

Roundtable Discussions

During the Dinner you will participate in an interactive roundtable discussion of your choosing. Below are the topics:

• Labor & Skills Shortage: An aging workforce and talent gap loom large. According to Ultimo, 63% of asset managers cite retiring experts as their top concern, and a Deloitte/Manufacturing Institute study predicts ~2 million U.S. factory jobs may go unfilled by 2030. Firms must invest in hiring, training and knowledge transfer.
• AI & Automation Adoption: New technologies such as AI, IoT, and robotics are reshaping roles. Deloitte reports that over half of manufacturers already use AI/ML in operations, yet roughly half still lack the in-house expertise to deploy it effectively. According to Ultimo, modern EAM systems leveraging IoT and analytics can transform maintenance data into foresight, enabling teams to spot issues early and keep plants running efficiently.
• External Shocks & Resilience: Geopolitical and regulatory shifts are constant. KPMG notes that new U.S. tariffs have driven up costs and forced supply-chain retooling, and nearly two-thirds of industrial leaders say regulatory demands are eroding their agility. Resilient firms respond by building agile supply chains, adopting data-driven risk management, and embracing flexible maintenance planning.