The industry faces increasing regulatory pressure, rising energy costs, and the need for greater operational efficiency. Digital transformation through IIoT, AI, and Digital Twins presents new opportunities to optimize processes, enhance sustainability, and improve asset reliability. This panel will explore the latest strategies for integrating advanced technologies while ensuring security, compliance, and long-term economic viability. The panel will focus on the following questions:

• How do we meet increasing regulatory pressure and public scrutiny on environmental impact, and how can we utilize technology to optimize our processes in this regard?
• How can IIoT, Big Data, and automation help meet regulatory and sustainability requirements?
• What are the biggest hurdles in integrating digital solutions into legacy systems?
• How can Digital Twins and AI improve asset performance and reduce carbon footprints?

• How can a unified namespace enhance visibility and collaboration across manufacturing sites?
• What strategies enable a global, real-time overview of on-site operations?
• How can data insights help explain and address issues like increased pollution or performance deviations?
• What are the main challenges in building a scalable, data-centric architecture across industrial environments?
• How can a clear digital vision for each site improve transparency, efficiency, and sustainability?

In the Harvesting Session the World Café moderators will summarize the results of their discussions and highlight key findings.