Wednesday, November 19th

webinar
AI-Driven Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: Building Competitive Strength

Practical Strategies for AI in Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Metals, Materials, and Heavy Industry

Trusted by Industry Leaders for Delivering Cutting-Edge, AI-Driven Solutions That Drive Success.  

abstract

Manufacturing is entering a decisive moment. From downstream oil and gas to petrochemicals, aluminum, construction materials, and food processing, industries are under pressure to reduce costs, optimize energy use, and meet ambitious national sustainability goals. Global competitors are already reshaping their operations with AI and digital systems. The question for regional manufacturers is not whether to transform, but how to do so in a way that produces measurable and lasting results.

This webinar focuses specifically on industrial realities.  Participants will learn how digital tools can drive predictive maintenance, improve safety, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chain resilience.  More importantly, the session will emphasize the organizational and workforce foundations required to succeed.  Technology adoption without skills, governance, and alignment quickly stalls.  With the right approach, however, AI and advanced analytics can become embedded sources of efficiency and competitive differentiation.

Drawing on practical case contexts, the session will demonstrate how to connect national visions for diversification and sustainability with enterprise-level execution.  Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to advance from fragmented digital experiments to industrial systems that perform reliably at scale.

webinar Details

Date

Wednesday, November 19th

Time

7:00 AM EST (New York)
3:00 PM AST (Riyadh)
4:00 PM GST (Dubai)

duration

1 Hour

SPEAKER

Akshay Deshpande

Senior Director of AI at Soothsayer Analytics

As a seasoned leader in AI, Akshay has 15+ years of expertise lies in crafting customized AI solutions that streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and unlock new avenues for growth. His academic pursuits began in gaining proficiency in control systems and instrumentation and culminated in a Masters in Artificial Intelligence focused on speech recognition systems.

By combining technical knowledge with strategic thinking , he has advised dozens of Fortune 500 and 1000 utilities, manufacturing, supply chain and insurance companies. He specializes not only in building digital transformation strategies but also translating them into tangible AI/GenAI solutions. He spearheads Generative AI practice at Soothsayer and has helped deploy multiple valuable GenAI solutions.

Key Takeaways

AI Impact Assessment

01

How AI and analytics directly impact reliability, energy efficiency, and throughput in manufacturing

Operational Optimization

02

Practical strategies for predictive maintenance, safety monitoring, and yield optimization

National Alignment

03

Ways to align digital initiatives with Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE Industry 4.0 objectives

National Alignment

04

Ways to align digital initiatives with Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE Industry 4.0 objectives

Scalable Implementation

05

The role of workforce development and localization in sustaining transformation

Who Should Attend

Manufacturing Leadership

Executives and operations leaders in oil and gas, petrochemicals, metals, and heavy manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Plant managers and engineering directors seeking efficiency and reliability gains

Policy & Strategy

Government and policy stakeholders focused on industrial competitiveness and sustainability

Digital Innovation

Digital transformation and innovation leaders responsible for Industry 4.0 initiatives

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