3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Navigating Uncertainty: How the Mill Products Industry and Tech Leaders Are Using AI and Innovation to Drive Growth

Featuring  Christopher Glander, Industry Advisor, Mill Products and Mining, SAP America and Eric Gratz, CTO and Cofounder, Ascend Elements  

Moderated by Julianne Pepitone, Fast Company & Inc.

Though inflationary pressures are decreasing, and the U.S. economy is relatively stable, there is still a tremendous amount of uncertainty impacting the mill products and mining industries including companies in metals, critical raw materials, building materials and packaging.  In response, the rollout of technologies such as cloud ERP and AI is accelerating and growth companies are well positioned to leverage these innovations as they enter strategic planning for 2025. In this panel, we’ll examine the current situation facing growth companies, how emerging capabilities can help and explore how leaders in mill products industries are advancing operational excellence, supply chain efficiencies, and sustainable practices to drive long-term growth. 


You’ll Learn: 

  • How digital tools are contributing to more resilient supply chains in the face of future disruptions 

  • How AI is driving innovation (and transformation) throughout the mill products industry 

  • Key growth drivers for capitalizing on economic and technological progress in the year ahead 

Christopher Glander Eric Gratz Julianne Pepitone