Session: Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation (Invited Talks)

This forum will discuss the current status and future trend of the Industry 4.0 in manufacturing facilities across the chemical industry. Topics of discussion will include, but not limited to: - Brief overview on trends and challenges with digital transformation and Industry 4.0 - How processing facilities are using data in new ways to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and process safety - What new skillsets are required for manufacturing as more collaboration is required - What Universities are doing to embrace the digital transformation - How analyzed data can enhance less experienced staff to compensate for shortages in skilled resources - How manufacturers are utilizing online asset health data and predictive analytics to more effectively plan maintenance based on condition rather than time