Robert Longfellow
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Robert Longfellow, CTO, Juxtum Inc.
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Robert Longfellow, CTO, Juxtum Inc.
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Luis Solano, Customer Engineering- Manufacturing Lead, Google Cloud
SOUTHEAST Session: Manufacturing leaders face unprecedented cybersecurity challenges as technology accelerates. This session provides a clear view of the current cybersecurity landscape, practical strategies to build visibility, strengthen IT reliability, and safeguard against emerging risks like Shadow AI. Cybersecurity expert Ryan Benson will cut through the myths of AI, highlight governance as a critical defense, and outline the key actions you should prioritize today to help you navigate cybersecurity.
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Len Reo, President, AttivoERP
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Rick Schultz, Executive Director of Aerospace and Defense, FANUC America
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Patrick Ives, Head of Operations, PRYM
SOUTHEAST Session:
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Michelle Leon, Operations Manager, Levil Technology
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Errol Burrell, National Product Manager, Matsuura USA
SOUTHEAST Session: As global manufacturing enters the next wave of industrial transformation, the convergence of digital threads and IoT is reshaping the way products are designed, built, and maintained. A digital thread creates a seamless flow of data across the product lifecycle — from design and engineering to production and aftermarket service. When paired with IoT-enabled smart factories, this integration unlocks unprecedented operational visibility, agility, and intelligence. This session explores how manufacturers are leveraging IoT to create connected ecosystems that power predictive maintenance, real-time quality control, autonomous operations, and closed-loop decision-making. We will discuss practical frameworks for implementing digital threads and highlight ROI-driven success stories from discrete and process manufacturing. Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of: The role of IoT sensors, edge computing, and AI in transforming factory floors Use cases that demonstrate measurable gains in OEE, sustainability, and workforce efficiency A roadmap for integrating IoT into existing manufacturing systems without disrupting operations This talk is essential for manufacturing leaders looking to accelerate their Industry 4.0 journey and future-proof their operations through connected intelligence.