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Industrie 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things, Big Data, Cloud Computing are no longer just buzz words. They have become a reality and every year more manufacturers are getting started on this journey. But it takes investment in technology and talent to do so. Does it mean that this reality is only within the reach of the large and mighty companies? What can small and medium manufacturers do to be in this game? How do we make technology and expertise accessible for them cost effectively? Join our panelists representing both industry and academia in this healthy dialogue.

Panelists:

• Larry Megan – Praxair
• Sergio Butkewitsch-Choze – Arconic
• Panagiotis Christofides – UCLA
• B. Wayne Bequette – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Moderator:

• Jim Davis, Vice Provost, Information Technology and Chief Academic Technology Officer, UCLA