TAPPI/AICC SuperCorrExpo Early Bird Discounts End August 9 TAPPI and AICC, The Independent Packaging Foundation, are reminding members to register by August 9 to take ad- vantage of early bird discounts to attend the TAPPI/AICC SuperCorr Expo SuperCorrExpo September 8-12 in Orlan- do, Florida. Member registration before the early bird date is $1,395 and $1,595 after. Four-day “Expo Only” passes are also now available. Prices are $250 for box plants and $400 for non-box plants. Courses offered include the AICC Production Forum: Artificial Intelligence on the Production Floor from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. September 10-11. Attendees will delve into the transformative realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications within the paper-based packaging manufacturing industry. Participants can expect to gain insights into how AI technologies like machine learning and predictive analytics are reshaping processes such as quality control, predictive maintenance, supply chain opti- mization, and production efficiency. The potential of AI to drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and optimize systems in your manufacturing operation will be explored. Leading the AI training will be Gokul Gopakumar and Da- vid Wiens.
Gopakumar is a highly experienced professional in the field of industrial automation and electrical engineering. He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Cur- rently, he serves as the Vice President of Technology and
Business Development at SUN Au- tomation Group, where he leverages his expertise in project management, capital budgeting, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to drive op- erational excellence and innovative solutions. Gokul’s career has encom- passed leadership roles at SUN Auto-
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mation, including Director of Electrical Engineering, where he provided technical direction and spearheaded product enhancements. Furthermore, his passion for AI in manu- facturing has been a driving force behind his work, making his tenure as a Product Owner for Helios IIoT particularly exciting. Wiens, Founder & CEO of BPS AI Software and General Manager of Budget Box Company, combines deep psychology insights with cutting-edge AI and machine learning to drive stra- tegic growth in multiple industries. At BPS AI Software, he pioneers custom AI solutions, leading the charge in soft- ware innovation and technology integration since 2017. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 David Wiens
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