Ai Applied Consortium

AI for Energy & Chemical Symposium
2025-03-17 13:00 - 19:00 UTC
AI for Energy & Chemical Symposium
Presented by AI Applied ConsortiumHosted at BASF Freeport | Sponsored by Cognite AI
Join us for a dynamic symposium bringing together industry leaders, AI innovators, and manufacturing experts to explore the transformative impact of AI in energy, chemicals, and manufacturing. This exclusive event will feature key discussions on AI-driven digital transformation, operational efficiency, and industry best practices.
Location: 602 Copper Rd, Freeport, TX 77541
Date/Time: March 17th, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Format: Presentations & Roundtable with Applied AI Research and Industry Collaboration

Brad Morrison
Kush Vaidya
Dr. Heiko Kulinna

Senior VP & GM
Global Product Manager Operational EHS
Head of Production AI, NA/SA

BASF Freeport
BASF
BASF

Konrad Konarski
Mike McFarlane
Adam Berg

Chairperson
Digitalization Lead Advisor
Manager Learning Solutions

AI Applied Consortium
AI Applied Consortium
TechnipFMC

Elias Brown
Mike Burgess

Data Manager
Vice President of Operations

Vallourec S.A.
Crenlo Engineered Cabs

🚀 Event Overview

This roundtable event brings together leaders from industry and academia to discuss the transformative power of AI. The agenda includes a main session and two industry roundtables, each focused on a critical aspect of applied AI.

🕒 Time
📢 Session Details

1:15 – 1:30 PM
Welcome & Safety Briefing
🗣️ Speaker: Brad Morrison, Senior Vice President & General Manager, BASF Freeport
🔹 Overview: Brad Morrison will kick off the symposium, emphasizing safety, collaboration, and the future of AI-driven industrial advancements.

1:30 – 2:00 PM
Overview of the Applied AI Consortium
🗣️ Speaker: Konrad Konarski, Chair, AI Applied Consortium
🔹 Overview: Konrad Konarski will discuss the Applied AI Consortium’s mission, research councils, and industry collaborations driving AI adoption in energy and chemicals.

2:00 – 2:30 PM
Improving Safety with the Power of AI🗣️ Speaker: Adam Berg, Manager, Learning Solutions, TechnipFMC🔹 Overview: Adam Berg will highlight how AI is enhancing safety across manufacturing and energy environments through real-world applications, workforce training innovations, and predictive insights.

2:45 – 3:15 PM
AI in BASF – Industrial Digitalization & Smart Manufacturing
🗣️ Speaker: Heiko Kulinna, Production AI North & South America, BASF
🔹 Overview: Heiko Kulinna will share some of the methodologies and actions for advancing AI solutions in BASF Production Processes, along with insights into how AI is reshaping BASF’s production processes in line with their new corporate strategyy.

3:15 – 3:45 PM
Industry Roundtable – AI & Digital Transformation
🗣️ Moderator: Mike McFarlane, Advisor, Manufacturing Digitalization
🔹 Overview: Mike McFarlane will lead an open discussion on the challenges and successes of AI adoption, featuring insights from industry leaders and digitalization experts.

3:45 – 4:15 PM
Optimizing Manufacturing with AI & Automation
🗣️ Speaker: Mike Burgess, Vice President of Operations, Crenlo Engineered Cabs
🔹 Overview: Mike Burgess will discuss how AI-driven automation and predictive analytics are enhancing efficiency, quality, and production workflows.

4:15 – 4:45 PM
Data Strategy & AI in Industrial Applications
🗣️ Speaker: Elias Brown, North American Data Manager, Vallourec
🔹 Overview: Elias Brown will highlight how AI-powered data strategies are improving decision-making, predictive maintenance, and operational performance in energy and manufacturing.

4:45 – 5:30 PM
Trustee Meeting (Invitation Only)
🗣️ Speaker: Konrad Konarski, Chair, AI Applied Consortium
🔹 Overview: Konrad Konarski will lead an exclusive discussion on consortium strategy, funding, and next steps in AI-driven industrial innovation.

6:00 – 7:30 PM
Evening Networking Event
📍 Location: Nishiki Japanese Restauraunt- 3414 Business Center Dr. Pearland, Tx – Hosted by AI Applied Consortium
🔹 Overview: Network with peers, industry experts, and AI leaders in an informal setting to discuss the future of AI in energy and manufacturing.

📍 Location: BASF Freeport, Texas

🔗 Registration Below

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Applied AI Research Roundtable: Transforming Industries with AI
2024-12-12 13:00 - 19:00
Applied AI Research Roundtable: Transforming Industries with AI
Hosted by: Visa at World Headquarters, San Francisco
Location: 800 Metro Center Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
Date/Time: December 12th, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Format: Roundtable with Applied AI Research and Industry Collaboration

Konrad Konarski
Sam Hamilton
AJ Joshi

Chairperson
SVP, Data and AI
Vice President

AI Applied Consortium
Visa
Visa

Prasanna Vijayanathan
William Aiken
Chris Isayan

Lead Software Engineer
AI Researcher, CTO
Former VP

Netflix
University of Ottawa
Bank of America

Paul Younan
Michael Braun
Patty Hansen

Portfolio Manager
Senior Consultant
Director of Alliances

BMO Nesbitt Burns
Canopy Consulting
City of Brookhaven

Nezih Altay
Salem Hadim
Elias Brown

Professor
Vice-President, Automation
Data Manager

DePaul University
Prolifics Inc.
Vallourec S.A.

Event Overview:
This roundtable event brings together leaders from industry and academia to discuss the transformative power of AI. The agenda includes a main session and two industry roundtables, each focused on a critical aspect of applied AI.

Main Session – Agenda

1:00 PM – 1:10 PM: Opening Remarks – Konrad Konarski, Chairperson, AI Applied Consortium
Konrad will set the tone by highlighting AI’s transformative potential across sectors.

1:10 PM – 1:30 PM: The Potential of AI in Banking – AJ Joshi, Vice President, Visa
AJ Joshi will explore how Visa leverages AI for payment optimization, fraud detection, and customer personalization, providing insights for other financial services sectors.

1:30 PM – 1:50 PM: Next-Generation AI for Cybersecurity – William Aiken, AI Researcher, University of Ottawa
William will discuss AI-driven advancements in cybersecurity, including proactive threat detection and dynamic responses for secure financial systems.

1:50 PM – 2:30 PM: Bridging Silos, Improving Employee Productivity and Customer Experience with Agentic AI and Hybrid AI- Salem Hadim (Vice-President, Automation & AI, Prolifics Inc.) and Harley Davis (CEO, Athena Decisions) will jointly present on the transformative power of Agentic AI and Hybrid AI. Their session will explore how AI agents foster collaboration, streamline decision-making, and break down organizational silos to create more agile and unified enterprises.

2:30 PM – 2:40 PM: Coffee Break

2:40 PM – 3:10 PM: AI for Humanitarian Impact and Social Good – Professor Nezih Altay (DePaul University) & Prasanna Vijayanathan (Lead Software Engineer, Netflix) This presentation will unveil the charter and goals for applying AI to transform humanitarian efforts and promote social good. Highlighting real-world examples and future initiatives, the session will focus on AI’s role in crisis management, healthcare access, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Attendees will gain insights into the ethical considerations and potential of AI-driven solutions to address global challenges.

3:10pm – 3:30pm AI in Financial Systems – Chris Isayan, Former VP, Bank of America
Chris will share how AI streamlined Bank of America’s operations, enhancing risk management, fraud prevention, and automation

3:10PM – 3:30 PM: Keynote: AI Strategy at Visa – Sam Hamilton, SVP, Data and AI, Visa
Sam Hamilton will share insights on Visa’s AI strategy, showcasing the company’s secure, high-quality data assets and scalable platforms in payments, fraud detection, and customer engagement.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Smart Cities and Video Analytics Programs
Moderators: Michael Braun, Patty Hansen
Overview: The AI Applied Consortium’s National AI Video Analytics Program explores AI-driven solutions for urban management, sustainability, and public safety.

Sustainable Urban Infrastructure: AI optimizes energy use, reduces emissions, and manages waste for eco-friendly cities.
Environmental Monitoring: Tracking air quality, water conservation, and pollution levels to protect public health.
Public Safety: Real-time monitoring for traffic, crowd management, and incident response.
Resource Efficiency: Predictive models for efficient resource allocation and operational sustainability.
Ethics & Compliance: Regulatory standards and ethical governance of AI in urban environments.

Outcome Goals:

Identify actionable strategies to improve urban living through AI-driven innovations.
Explore AI frameworks for sustainable urban development and compliance with global environmental goals.
Understand how AI enhances safety and resource management in smart city ecosystems.
Discuss best practices for integrating ethical AI in public systems while maintaining trust and transparency.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Advanced Manufacturing Workshop
Moderator: Elias Brown, Vallourec
Overview: This workshop explores cutting-edge AI-driven solutions transforming the manufacturing sector. Participants will uncover strategies for implementing AI to drive efficiency, quality, and sustainability in production environments.

Predictive Maintenance: Reducing downtime and operational disruptions through AI-enabled predictive analytics that identify equipment failures before they occur.
Quality Assurance: Revolutionizing inspections with computer vision-powered systems that ensure precision and reliability, eliminating costly defects.
Supply Chain Optimization: Enhancing logistics and inventory management through AI to streamline processes and improve material flow across the value chain.
Workforce Empowerment: Integrating AI tools to augment human capabilities, fostering a collaborative and safer work environment.
Sustainability in Manufacturing: AI-driven energy optimization and waste reduction techniques to meet environmental compliance and reduce costs.

Outcome Goals:

Understand how AI can revolutionize operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
Explore AI-driven solutions for predictive maintenance and supply chain resilience.
Discover innovative tools for improving safety and empowering the workforce.
Learn how AI enables manufacturers to achieve sustainability goals while driving profitability.

5:00 PM – 5:05 PM: Closing Remarks – Konrad Konarski
A reflection on AI’s impact on finance, outlining strategies for resource optimization and transaction management.

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Post-Event Cocktail Hour
