AICC AI Xperience Steps Into The Future
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The AICC AI Xperience Conference, held from May 14-16 in Chicago, Illinois, concluded with resounding success. The event brought together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the transformative potential of arti- ficial intelligence in the packaging industry. Over 120 AICC members came together to walk into the future. Many were first-time attendees and part of the technical side of box plants. Overall, the audience was curious and engaged about the possibilities that AI can bring. The conference kicked off during a joint reception with the Chicago TAPPI Trade Fair. The subsequent days were packed with informative sessions, dynamic panel discus- sions, and key presentations from industry experts.
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The second day began with panel discussion on the im- portance of AI to AICC members, featuring insights from prominent figures such as Jeff Putt of DeLine Box & Dis- play, Greg Tucker of Bay Cities, Jim Hawton of Bay Cities, Gokul Gopakumar of SUN Automation Group, and David Wiens of BPS AI Software, moderated by AICC President Mike D’Angelo. The session answered questions about why AI is of interest to box makers and suppliers; the barri- ers to entry; and data generation and ownership. The sessions throughout the day covered a wide range of topics, including AI’s role in industry innovation and technology, the importance of data management and sys- tem integration, and the application of AI in reducing un- planned downtime during sessions led by Gokul Gopaku- mar, SUN Automation Group; Jan Geuens, OMP; and Erin Hollandsworth, Motionalysis, Inc. Attendees also learned about the concept of digital twins and how they can be used to optimize operations from Mohamed Azzouz of Royal Containers Ltd. The final day delved into AI’s role in, and need for, cy- bersecurity, emphasizing the balance between human and machine intelligence. Jim Hawton, Bay Cities, discussed cybersecurity and how to keep your data safe. Since AI demands huge amounts of data to be shared, this was a necessary component of the Xperience. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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