Putting AI to Work in Manufacturing

Practical First Steps for Manufacturing Professionals

Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from something manufacturers are talking about to something they can actually use.

But where do you start?

This practical, interactive workshop led by Fred Gertz of Collide Technology will help manufacturing professionals move beyond the AI hype and identify real opportunities to put AI to work in their organizations today.

Participants will explore practical applications of AI across manufacturing and business processes — from automating repetitive work and improving decision-making to forecasting, planning, and production scheduling.

What You’ll Explore

• Practical AI tools you can begin using today
• Opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and workflows
• AI applications for forecasting, planning, and scheduling
• Predictive analytics, AI agents, and computer vision
• Where general-purpose tools such as ChatGPT and Claude fit — and where specialized solutions may be needed
• Ideas and applications you can take back and explore within your own organization

No AI or coding expertise is required. This workshop is designed for professionals across operations, engineering, continuous improvement, quality, supply chain, HR, IT, and leadership.

Whether you are just beginning to explore AI or already experimenting with it, you’ll leave with a better understanding of what is possible — and practical ideas for getting started.

Come curious. Leave with ideas you can use.