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Smart Factories Canada 2025 Agenda Session
Seminars
7:00AM - 7:50AM
Registration and Networking
7:50AM - 8:00AM
Opening Remarks
Charmaine Cheteni, Conference Director, AMG World
8:00AM - 8:30AM
The Journey Towards a Fully Automated Factory: Lessons Learned from The Creation of Sanofi’s Building 100
• Understanding the role of Sanofi’s Building 100 (B100) as one of Canada’s first biopharmaceutical smart factories to approach commercialization. • Evaluating the project: Major triumphs, challenges and mitigations when developing, securing, and optimizing the processes/products within B100. • Integrating bioprocessing schema within an automated environment • The importance of process analytical technologies (PAT) to... Read more »
Speakers
- Eric Doerr Senior Project Lead, Building 100 Manufacturing Science & Technology (B100 MSAT) - Sanofi
- Katerina Sarkovski Director, B100 Manufacturing Technology Leader, Industrial Affairs - Sanofi Pasteur
8:30AM - 9:00AM
Smart & Green Learning Factories: Pioneering Synergy Between Education, Research, and Industry
• Describing the purpose of Smart and Green Learning Factories: Driving innovation in education, research, and industry • Creating a hands-on, interdisciplinary environment where students, researchers, and industry professionals collaborate to solve real-world challenges • Integrating cutting edge technologies such as IoT, robotics, and green technologies to foster skills development, accelerate research and promote sustainable... Read more »
Speaker
- Dr Rafiq Ahmad Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering - University of Alberta
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Leveraging Cloud Computing for Scalable and Secure Information Storage
• Understanding the role and benefits of cloud computing in factories: How can cloud computing enhance operational efficiency and scalability in factories? • Implementing cloud systems to support dynamic storage needs and scale seamlessly as your technology strategy evolves • Harnessing IoT-cloud synergy for real-time visibility and control across your manufacturing network • Identifying the... Read more »
9:30AM - 10:10AM
Technology Demonstrations
This session provides an additional opportunity to meet with our product and solution providers in the exhibition hall to learn more about the products, technology, and services that have been developed to solve some of your unique challenges. The technology demonstrations will last approximately 8 minutes on four cycles with the opportunity to ask questions... Read more »
10:10AM - 10:40AM
Networking Break and Exhibition
Seminars
10:40AM - 11:40AM
Streamlining Operational Decision-Making Through Automated Data Validation Frameworks
Speaker
- Saria Chowdhury Project Leader - Manufacturing, Science & Technology - Women Leaders in Pharma
Seminars
10:40AM - 11:40AM
Navigating the Transition to Automated Manufacturing: Outlining Key Considerations and Defining a Best Practice Approach
Seminars
10:40AM - 11:40AM
Bridging the Skills Gap in Canadian Manufacturing: Strategies for Workforce Excellence
Speaker
- Rahul Prabhu Manufacturing Team Lead - Mondelez
Seminars
10:40AM - 11:40AM
Challenges in Implementing ML for Predictive Maintenance
Speaker
- Jeffrey Liaw Global Director, Advanced Manufacturing Technology - Martinrea
Seminars
11:40AM - 12:10PM
Optimizing Smart Manufacturing Through Industrial IoT for Increased Connectivity Across Factories
• Identifying the key components of Industrial IoT and the value it presents to manufacturers to enhance improve processes • Understanding the role of Industrial IoT in enabling autonomous systems and decision making • Addressing the potential challenges of scalability and interoperability • Improving tracking and asset optimization of all areas in the manufacturing process... Read more »
Seminars
12:10PM - 1:10PM
Networking Lunch and Exhibition
Seminars
1:10PM - 1:40PM
Factory of the Future: Laying the Foundations for Advanced Manufacturing
• The future of Canadian factories: How can technology be leveraged to enhance operational efficiency, increase product quality, and decrease costs? • Designing and building the appropriate infrastructure required to ensure the smart factory program is successful. • Navigating the evolving technology landscape for continuous improvement and strategic advantage. • Developing a robust implementation framework... Read more »
Seminars
1:40PM - 2:40PM
Smart Factories Laid Bare: Why Data Transparency Is Your Competitive Edge
Speaker
- Aditi Kale IoT Developer - Magna International
Seminars
1:40PM - 2:40PM
Understanding the Role AR/VR Simulations Play in Validating Complex Processes Before Physical Implementation
Seminars
1:40PM - 2:40PM
Effective Data Collection for Predictive Maintenance
Speaker
- Zoheb Mohamad Associate Director, Enterprise Data Platforms - Apotex
Seminars
2:40PM - 3:20PM
Networking Break and Exhibition
Seminars
3:20PM - 4:20PM
Transforming Manufacturing Through Advanced Data Analytics and Emerging Technologies
Speaker
- Fazal Ahmad Senior Manufacturing Data Analyst - McCain Foods
Seminars
3:20PM - 4:20PM
How Cobots Are Being Integrated to Streamline and Enhance Automation Processes In Factories
Speaker
- Fernando Bera Engineering Supervisor and Smart Factory Coordinator - ZF Group
Seminars
3:20PM - 4:20PM
A People-first approach when implementing a change or new technology: Why it is important
Speaker
- Hayk Dallakayan Coach and Consultant - Independent
Seminars
4:20PM - 5:00PM
Understanding How Industry 4.0 Technologies Will Evolve Canada’s Manufacturing Landscape
The Canadian manufacturing landscape is currently going through a period of digital transformation, however this transformation isn’t without its challenges. Various factors including the skills gap and lack of investment makes innovation difficult so Canadian manufacturers must address these challenges to keep up with the global market. This panel discussion will explore the impact and... Read more »
Speakers
- Jeffrey Liaw Global Director, Advanced Manufacturing Technology - Martinrea
- Fernando Bera Engineering Supervisor and Smart Factory Coordinator - ZF Group
Seminars
5:00PM - 5:50PM
Close of Conference
Seminars
5:50PM - 6:00PM