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9:30 AM
Keynote
Turning Vision into Reality: Championing Continuous Improvement in Frontline Operations
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Main Stage, Tulip HQ
Daniele Iacovelli F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Keynote
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Main Stage, Tulip HQ
Every manufacturer strives for continuous improvement, but making it a core pillar of your organization's operating model is much easier said than done. Daniele Iacovelli, VP, Global Head of Digital, Analytics (AI) & Operational Excellence (PTE) at F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, will share how Roche transformed its global production system and embraced continuous improvement with a new approach to frontline operations. You'll learn how Roche leverages advanced analytics, AI, lean methodologies, and digital tools to empower frontline workers and achieve industry-leading performance.
10:00 AM
The Future of Manufacturing
Myth Busting: What’s Real and What’s Fluff in Manufacturing Tech?
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Main Stage, Tulip HQ
Natan Linder Tulip, Rick Bullotta Advisor
The Future of Manufacturing
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Main Stage, Tulip HQ
The manufacturing tech landscape is full of new buzzwords, "unprecedented" shifts, and deja vu-inducing ideas you swear you’ve heard before. It is difficult to distinguish myths from facts. In this fireside chat, we’ll explore what we can learn from the past, how to better invest in technology, and what trends will define the next 10 years.
The Future of Manufacturing
Digital Transformation as a Catalyst for Organizational and Cultural Change
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Assembly Ballroom A, The Row Hotel
Jane Arnold APERIO, Audrey Vande Castle Stanley Black & Decker
The Future of Manufacturing
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Assembly Ballroom A, The Row Hotel
Digital transformation can be a forcing factor for manufacturers to uplevel their organizational and operational maturity by prompting disparate teams to come together and define processes, best practices, and collaboration. Hear from manufacturing leaders who have led transformational journeys as they talk about pitfalls, lessons learned, and pivotal moments.
Digital Transformation at Scale
Unlocking Innovation by Empowering Frontline Engineers
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Ford Ballroom, The Row Hotel
Beth Stayduhar Tulip, Cuyler Monahan Agility EMS, Darren O’Neil Test Devices, Zach Kreiley Stanley Black & Decker, Chris Puzzo ZAETHER
Digital Transformation at Scale
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Ford Ballroom, The Row Hotel
How is the role of the frontline engineer changing? This session brings together a panel of frontline engineers to share their experiences and insights with industry leaders. Hear how some teams are fostering frontline innovation with a culture of collaboration and growth to maximize the potential of their digital transformation.
Life Sciences
What Next? Developing a Repeatable Blueprint for GxP Digital Transformation
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Assembly Ballroom B, The Row Hotel
Matt Dumouchel Tulip, Dan Meyer Smith & Nephew, Benjamin Hueske Becton Dickinson, Joel Fidalgo NextPharma
Life Sciences
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Assembly Ballroom B, The Row Hotel
Every GxP environment is unique - yet every digital transformation initiative faces a similar set of inflection points and challenges. Learn how to develop and communicate your vision and goals, identify and prioritize high-ROI projects, and set achievable milestones for digital transformation without incurring unnecessary risk.
11:00 AM
The Future of Manufacturing
U.S. Industrial Transformation at a Crossroads
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Main Stage, Tulip HQ
Elisabeth Reynolds, MIT Professor, Strategic Advisor, Yvonne Hao Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development
The Future of Manufacturing
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Main Stage, Tulip HQ
Liz Reynolds, former Special Assistant to President Biden for Manufacturing, and
Secretary Yvonne Hao will discuss the changing global landscape and domestic
policies that are transforming the U.S. industrial base.
The Future of Manufacturing
Drive Innovation Through Creative Partnerships and an Open Ecosystem
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Assembly Ballroom A, The Row Hotel
Roey Mechrez Tulip, Norman Trapp Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH, Pugal Janakiraman Snowflake, Jason Walker Hexagon
The Future of Manufacturing
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Assembly Ballroom A, The Row Hotel
An ecosystem approach to building your tech stack means staying flexible in how you design operating systems and solutions. Learn how to build a portfolio of manufacturing technology partnerships that can evolve and scale with your business.
Digital Transformation at Scale
Are We There Yet? Designing a Roadmap for Digital Transformation
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Ford Ballroom, The Row Hotel
Brian McGarvey Tulip, Wout Meeuwissen Bloom Energy, Pranav Panakkal VEKA, Mary McDonald AWS
Digital Transformation at Scale
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Ford Ballroom, The Row Hotel
Every manufacturing operation is unique - yet every digital transformation journey faces a similar set of inflection points and challenges. Learn how to garner support for your vision and goals, how to identify and prioritize high-ROI projects, and how to develop a roadmap for digital transformation that addresses your unique needs.
Life Sciences
Strategies for Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement in GxP Environments
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Assembly Ballroom B, The Row Hotel
Michelle Vuolo Tulip, Tony Ingelido OhmniLabs, Kosi Aroh On Demand Pharmaceuticals, Gabriel Corbellini Dentsply Sirona
Life Sciences
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Assembly Ballroom B, The Row Hotel
GxP manufacturing sites that embrace continuous improvement have more efficient operations and happier frontline personnel, but a culture and set of tools to enable it must be balanced with a need to meet compliance. In this panel, manufacturing leaders will discuss strategies for a well-governed continuous improvement culture with modern tools and best practices.
1:30 PM
Life Sciences
What's Next: A Look Inside the Tulip Roadmap
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Main Stage, Tulip HQ
Mason Glidden Tulip
Life Sciences
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Main Stage, Tulip HQ
Discover how generative AI is reshaping data utilization, fueling critical insights, and challenging knowledge paradigms for actionable intelligence. Join industry experts, Patrick Hyett and Mason Glidden, in a compelling fireside chat, unveiling the game-changing impact of AI in harmonizing data landscapes and redefining the future of knowledge management in life sciences manufacturing.
Digital Transformation at Scale
Enterprise Digital Transformation: Proven Strategies for Success at Scale
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Assembly Ballroom A, The Row Hotel
Erik Mirandette Tulip, Audrey Van de Castle Stanley Black & Decker, Marius Schmiedt DMG MORI
Digital Transformation at Scale
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Assembly Ballroom A, The Row Hotel
How do you leverage composability to accelerate enterprise digital transformation? How do you balance the consistency of centralized, top-down implementations with the innovation of bottom-up citizen development? Hear from a panel of leaders as they discuss their journeys scaling to dozens of sites and the lessons they learned along the way.
Life Sciences
How to Get Regulated Products to Market Faster with a Composable MES
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Assembly Ballroom B, The Row Hotel
Gilad Langer Tulip, Hector Vidal Outset Medical, Edgar Mendoza Outset Medical
Life Sciences
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Assembly Ballroom B, The Row Hotel
Reducing time-to-market is critical for manufacturers - especially when the product is a new advancement to benefit patient care. Hear how Outset Medical hit the ground running at their greenfield facility with a composable MES approach and how they expand and continuously improve their production - all within a GxP-regulated environment.
Digital Transformation at Scale
Lessons For Delivering at Speed with High Customization
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Ford Ballroom, The Row Hotel
Geoff Winkley Tulip, John Boyle Pratt Miller, Dylan Trichell MOO, Jordan Jozwik Dentsply Sirona
Digital Transformation at Scale
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Ford Ballroom, The Row Hotel
Fast, on-time delivery is a competitive advantage for manufacturers but new products and built-to-order lines are full of unpredictable challenges. Hear from manufacturers as they discuss how they design apps that help them deliver their products faster, turn around custom orders, and scale up production more smoothly.
2:30 PM
The Future of Manufacturing
Digital Production Systems Reloaded
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Main Stage, Tulip HQ
Natan Linder Tulip, Enno De Boer McKinsey & Company, Eddy Atkins Tulip, Phil Long McKinsey & Company
The Future of Manufacturing
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Main Stage, Tulip HQ
Traditional lean operating systems are evolving for large-scale transformations. Key fundamentals remain, but changes and technology are crucial. Learn how combining top-down and bottom-up approaches helps overcome challenges and sustain global manufacturing transformations.
The Future of Manufacturing
Ecosystem in Practice: Building a Best-In-Class Manufacturing Tech Stack
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Assembly Ballroom A, The Row Hotel
Rony Kubat Tulip, Chad Wright Boston Dynamics, Heatherly Bucher Arena, a PTC Business, Todd Fuller Rootstock Software
The Future of Manufacturing
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Assembly Ballroom A, The Row Hotel
In an ever-changing market landscape, manufacturers require agile systems to adapt to emerging business needs and integrate the technology they need. Hear from a panel of customers and vendors on how they collaborated to build a resilient manufacturing tech stack.
Life Sciences
Strategies for Overcoming Digital Transformation Roadblocks in Life Sciences
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Assembly Ballroom B, The Row Hotel
Daniel R. Matlis Axendia, Inc., Dharmesh Ved ZS, Chris Kopinski AWS, Patrick Hyett Plvs Ultra
Life Sciences
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Assembly Ballroom B, The Row Hotel
Digital transformation presents opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth. However, the digital transformation journey often encounters challenges such as; organizational change management, regulatory requirements, governance, etc. which require a precise navigation. Make informed decisions and boost efficiency through unified data in the digital transformation journey.
Digital Transformation at Scale
Unlocking Insights: Data Contextualization and Visualization
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Ford Ballroom, The Row Hotel
Kurt Black Tulip, Alex Klick Protolabs, Kevin Kidd RFK Racing, Dan Ferrow Stanley Black & Decker
Digital Transformation at Scale
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Ford Ballroom, The Row Hotel
Join a panel of industry experts as they discuss the importance of contextualizing data. Learn how manufacturers are leveraging and combining real-time data from multiple sources to gain valuable operational insights, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and make informed decisions.
3:30 PM
The Future of Manufacturing
Unlock Value: Maximizing Impact with a UNS Architecture
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Main Stage, Tulip HQ
Dillon Forzese Tulip, Walker Reynolds 4.0 Solutions, John Harrington HighByte, Harry Grewal Litmus Automation, Ravi Subramanyan HiveMQ
The Future of Manufacturing
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Main Stage, Tulip HQ
Discover the advantages of integrating human data into your Unified Namespace (UNS). Learn how transitioning from inflexible data structures to a human-centric approach can bridge the gap in your operational data, providing a more accurate reflection of operational reality and convincing stakeholders of its value.
The Future of Manufacturing
Human-Centric AI: Knowledge as an Asset
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Assembly Ballroom A, The Row Hotel
Mason Glidden Tulip, Carl D Lewis LandingAI, Patrick Hyett Plvs Ultra
The Future of Manufacturing
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Assembly Ballroom A, The Row Hotel
Listen to real-life examples from Tulip users and experts as we share ways that Frontline Copilot® and AI can be used to improve efficiency, and demonstrate the tangible value that AI can bring to operational workflows.
Life Sciences
Life Sciences Mixer
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | The Row Hotel, 2nd Floor Prefunction
Digital Transformation at Scale
Next-Level Quality Programs: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Ford Ballroom, The Row Hotel
John Klaess Tulip, Abigail Tingley AirBorn, Ian Avent Boston Dynamics, Matthew Ranallo VEKA
Digital Transformation at Scale
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Ford Ballroom, The Row Hotel
It’s not just you. Manufacturers across all industries are seeing their scrap, rework, and warranty costs creep up – with higher turnover, more complex and dynamic product lines, and continued supplier challenges. Hear stories from manufacturers who have cut their quality costs, prevented escapes, and improved accountability and trust.
9:00 AM
Build Better
Composable Solution Design: Rethink Data Structures and App Patterns (General Manufacturing)
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | The Classroom (CR)
Geoff Winkley Tulip
Build Better
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | The Classroom (CR)
How do you design impactful and scalable solutions with apps? How should your approach change depending on the requirements and goals? In this session, we will deep dive into the full solution design process, walk through best practices for aligning stakeholders on business cases and metrics, and the basics of building OFDs and app wireframing.
Build Better
Define and Govern your GxP Common Data Model
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | C1
Sebastien Lorandel Tulip
Build Better
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | C1
The right data schema can unify data, accelerate your journey to digital records, and help you unveil insights faster. In this session, we will dive into Tulip’s composable data model, how to use it and extend it. It will cover composability topics including digital twin, artifact model, and best practices for connecting to external systems of records.
Digital Transformation at Scale
Are You Ready? A Framework for Assessing Digital Transformation Readiness
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Main Stage
Gilad Langer Tulip, Brian McGarvey Tulip
Digital Transformation at Scale
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Main Stage
In this workshop, Tulip will present a framework to assess and evaluate a site's readiness for digital transformation, including business objectives, and technical and organizational aspects. Participants will use this framework to assess one of their sites, identify tactical opportunities to improve, and determine their maturity score.
10:30 AM
Build Better
Build your MVP Common Data Model
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | The Classroom (CR)
Tim Reblitz Tulip
Build Better
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | The Classroom (CR)
A data schema that unifies app data into a standard structure is crucial for building systems that effectively scale with use cases and lines. In this session, we will dive into Tulip’s configurable common data model, physical vs operational artifacts, digital twin principles, and centralizing connections to external systems of records.
Build Better
Composable Solution Design: Rethink Data Structures and App Patterns (Life Sciences)
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | C1
Geoff Winkley Tulip
Build Better
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | C1
How do you design impactful and scalable solutions with apps? How should your approach change depending on the requirements and goals? In this session, we will deep dive into the full solution design process, walk through best practices for aligning stakeholders on business cases and metrics, and the basics of building OFDs and app wireframing.
1:00 PM
Digital Transformation at Scale
Scalable Implementation and Change Management with Validation 4.0
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | The Classroom (CR)
Michelle Vuolo Tulip
Digital Transformation at Scale
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | The Classroom (CR)
Validation is another aspect of digital transformation that must be rethought. Now that ISPE has published the Pharma 4.0 Baseline Guide, this session plans to take a deeper dive into a risk-based approach to validation that adds value and increases quality. Bring your process knowledge and work through practical ways to gain value with validation.
Digital Transformation at Scale
Scaling Digital MFG Transformation with McKinsey’s Digital Production System
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | C1
Eddy Atkins Tulip Phil Long McKinsey & Company
Digital Transformation at Scale
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | C1
During this roundtable for manufacturing and operations improvement executives, McKinsey will present a "Digital Production System" for those seeking to drive systematic and scaled digital transformation in the modern age. Discover Operations Excellence best practices that align with the citizen developer culture, and learn to apply DPS effectively to address your challenges.
Build Better
Principles for Building Excellent Composable Solutions
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Main Stage
Tim Reblitz Tulip
Build Better
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Main Stage
Tulip’s Solution Delivery team has worked with hundreds of manufacturers to implement best-in-class solutions. The most effective projects follow four simple principles. In this session, Tulip will introduce our “Solution Credo” framework that you can leverage to score and improve your solutions.
2:30 PM
Build Better
Design Apps your End Users Will Love
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Main Stage
Kimberly Andersson Tulip
Build Better
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Main Stage
Chances are you didn’t study usability or design. No problem! In this session, we will cover the basics of designing intuitive and engaging apps – from user research to the layout, text, media, and actions. Learn how to develop and maintain templates for better and more consistent end-user experiences. Bring your app UI challenges and questions.
