ATLANTA, GA 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Coming SoonManufacturers face increasing pressure across productivity, supply chain stability, labor shortages, quality expectations, and global competition. AI is transforming every part of the value chain — from production and maintenance to forecasting and customer demand — but many leaders are still asking where to start.
This invite-only, hands-on workshop gives manufacturing and industrial executives a clear, practical roadmap for applying AI across operations, quality, supply chain, and workforce development — helping plants run smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
Get a grounded understanding of what AI is (and isn’t) — cutting through buzzwords to its real capabilities, limitations, and operational impact. Learn how AI can reduce downtime, optimize production, streamline planning, and support safer, more connected teams.
Explore high-impact AI use cases across plants, production, and supply chain:
Predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime
Demand and inventory forecasting for more accurate planning
AI-assisted quality control to detect defects earlier
Process automation to streamline repetitive tasks
Operator enablement tools to support training and skill development
Reporting and compliance automation to reduce administrative load
Learn how manufacturing leaders can introduce AI safely and strategically without disrupting operations:
Executive alignment around operational and workforce goals
Change management that supports frontline workers and supervisors
An operational AI playbook with priorities, workflows, and vetted use cases
Upskilling plans for operators, maintenance teams, and plant leadership
Governance & safety frameworks to ensure quality, reliability, and responsible automation
Assess where your plants and teams stand today — and what capabilities you’ll need to scale AI effectively:
Identify champions in operations and engineering
Build a shared vocabulary around industrial AI
Connect AI initiatives directly to uptime, quality, throughput, and cost savings
You’ll leave with:
A Manufacturing AI use-case map (quick wins vs. long-term gains)
Executive talking points for operations, engineering, and plant leadership
A post-session toolkit with readiness checklists, frameworks, and templates
Welcome & Workshop Goals
Set the stage for a day of learning, collaboration, and action. Align around the purpose: using AI responsibly to improve productivity, quality, and operational excellence.
The State of AI in Manufacturing
Understand how AI is transforming operations, supply chain, and maintenance — and what risks and opportunities exist for industrial organizations.
AI 101: From Buzzwords to Real Operational Impact
Break down key terms, tools, and examples. Learn what’s possible (and what’s not) with today’s industrial AI.
AI Test Drive: Manufacturing Use Case Exploration
Hands-on exploration of real industry challenges — from downtime to quality — and how AI can make a measurable difference.
Lunch & Peer Exchange
Collaborate with other manufacturing leaders. Share wins, challenges, and ideas for responsible adoption.
Building an AI Playbook for Operations & Supply Chain
Define your organization’s north star: how AI fits into your operations, culture, and continuous improvement model.
lanning Quick Wins & Strategic Initiatives
Prioritize practical use cases to deliver fast impact while aligning with long-term modernization goals.
Q&A, Open Discussion & Collaboration Circle
Engage in dialogue with peers and facilitators to deepen understanding and refine your next steps.
Wrap-Up & Resource Sharing
Leave with tools, templates, and inspiration to move from learning to action.
With over 25 years in technology leadership, Matt brings a unique perspective to AI implementation. From his early days as a systems administrator at Vanderbilt University to serving as CEO of Meaningful AI, he's built and led teams developing mission-critical software for enterprise clients.Matt's client portfolio includes Toyota North America, Johns Hopkins University, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Warner Bros, Pepsi, Kimberly Clark, 3M, and many others.
He holds AI certifications from Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering in AI Business Strategy and AI in Cloud Computing. As President & Co-Founder of Alloy Digital, his passion lies in understanding how humans interact with technology and implementing strategies that drive unprecedented digital growth.
Jason Rhoades is a UX & AI strategist and digital experience agency owner for over two decades. Jason has lead AI teams to increase sales and marketing opportunities and speed workflows for the world's largest and fasting growing financial companies.
Jason has directed over 300 digital projects for clients including Broadcom, Amazon, Shaw Flooring, and The CDC — blending design thinking, AI and Machine Learning and business strategy to deliver meaningful results.
No technical background required — just curiosity and a desire to learn and apply.
Guide strategy, investment, and modernization across plants and production lines.
Lead daily operations, continuous improvement, and throughput — balancing quality, safety, and efficiency.
Optimize planning, forecasting, and movement of materials with intelligent decision-making.
Ensure AI enhances quality control, improves safety, and supports regulatory requirements.
Coming Soon
Date: TBD
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please bring a laptop or tablet that can access AI tools to participate in the hands-on sessions. All necessary accounts and tools will be set up for you during the workshop.
If your device has restrictions that prevent access to AI tools, please let us know in advance — we’ll work to provide you with a suitable device so you can fully participate.
Complimentary
This workshop is provided free of charge as an investment in advancing AI literacy among business leaders.
Meaningful
Atlanta Financial Center
3343 Peachtree Rd NE
Ste 145-1331
Atlanta, GA 30326
United States
