IS 2024 Session: Increasing Speed and Agility through Digitalization and AI

Facilitator: Jerry Grunewald, INVISTA

Panelists: Alyssa Mueller, Hess, and Alberto Ferrari, RTX 

Jerry Grunewald from INVISTA kicks off the conference by discussing the importance of knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer interaction at IRI events. He introduces his colleagues Alyssa and Alberto, who delve into the transformative power of digitization and AI in their respective industries.

Alyssa from Hess talks about her role in digital enablement and architecture, focusing on modernizing IT and fostering an innovation culture. She shares insights on how Hess leverages AI for reservoir characterization, significantly reducing simulation times from 11 hours to 40 seconds, thus optimizing their development plans.

Alberto from RTX discusses the challenges and strategies of scaling digital transformation in a large aerospace and defense company. He highlights successes in using digital twins and AI to enhance product lifecycle management and improve manufacturing processes.

Key Topics:

• Strategies for implementing digitization and AI
• Overcoming pilot purgatory and scaling innovations
• The importance of change management and stakeholder engagement
• Future technologies like quantum computing and AI-driven optimization

Join Alyssa and Alberto as they share their journeys, successes, and the ongoing challenges in transforming their industries through digital innovation.