Connected Manufacturing Forum 2026

June 15 - 16, 2026

Ritz-Carlton St. Louis

Declan Byrne

President WiMAX Forum

Monday, June 15, 2026

8:40 AM Keynote Panel: Factory Lifecycle Planning: Marching Toward Complete Digital Automation

Discover how forward-thinking manufacturers are leveraging digital twins, predictive analytics, and integrated planning platforms to optimize every stage of the factory lifecycle. We’ll explore real-world examples of how digital automation reduces downtime, enhances agility, and drives sustainable growth.
Whether you're overseeing legacy systems/plants, building greenfield operations or a combination of both, this session will equip you with the strategic insights needed to future-proof your manufacturing enterprise and lead your organization into the era of intelligent automation.
Key Takeaways:
• Building a strategic roadmap for end-to-end digital factory transformation
• Best practices for integrating automation across lifecycle stages
• Identifying executive-level metrics to measure ROI and operational impact
• Exploring emerging technologies reshaping factory planning and execution 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Declan.

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