As manufacturers accelerate digital transformation initiatives, CIOs are under growing pressure to balance artificial intelligence adoption, operational resilience and measurable business outcomes. In this panel discussion, technology leaders explore the key priorities manufacturing CIOs must address over the next year to stay competitive in an increasingly AI-driven environment. The session highlights the importance of data convergence, ERP modernization, supply chain resilience, stakeholder alignment and cybersecurity readiness, while also examining how organizations can avoid technology hype and focus on practical business value.

In this session, you will learn:

• Why data convergence, legacy modernization and cybersecurity remain top manufacturing priorities;
• How CIOs can align AI and digital transformation investments with measurable business outcomes;
• How organizations can navigate vendor hype, stakeholder onboarding and ROI-driven technology adoption.