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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

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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

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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

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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

DRINKS RECEPTION