The Rise of Autonomous AI in Manufacturing

In today's conversation, Vice President, Asset Lifecycle Management Products and Engineering at IBM, Kendra DeKeyrel, shares how AI is already making a difference on factory floors – from visual inspections that spot defects in real time to smart software that optimizes field service and work orders. But what happens when AI can act autonomously, as an agent, linking workflows and amplifying productivity? Kendra will share practical steps manufacturers can take to break through data and tool barriers, and offer a glimpse at a future where agentic AI and asset lifecycle management work seamlessly together.