Agenda.
Agenda at a Glance
Monday 8th March 2027
Arrivals
All Day
Tuesday 9th March 2027
Registration
Morning
Breakfast
7:00 am - 8:00 am
General Session - Event Kickoff
8:15 am - 9:15 am
WELCOME and event kick-off from CAI leadership. Learn more about CAI, the program, and how to get maximum value from your investment.
Welcome from Chris Elliott; CAB Intro & 2026 Recap
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Chris Elliott
Breakouts; Rotating CAB Roundtable
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Lunch
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
C-AI, Integrating AI into Manufacturing Execution
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Gaurav Maini
CAB Member Spotlights - Use Case Session(s)
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
CAB Reps
CAB Awards Ceremony, Winners Panel, & Group Reception
3:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Chris Elliott + Ed Garibian
Welcome Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 10th March 2027
Breakfast
7:00 am - 8:00 am
General Session - Inspirational Keynote Session
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Jim Carroll, Global Futurist & Innovation Expert
What’s coming next – and how can you prepare for it today?
CAI Product Overview
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Rakesh Patel
2027 CAB Framework & Expectations, Ongoing Meeting Schedule, Q&A, and Exiting Thank you
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Chris Elliott
Lunch
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Departures & 1:1s Meetings per Request
Varies
One of 15. One founding board.
Join us at CONNECT 2027.
