In this briefing, Kevin Blum, Chief Operating Officer of Yokogawa Corporation of America, will lead a discussion on the future of AI in industrial operations and the path toward autonomous enterprises. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in control systems, maintenance workflows, compliance processes, and operational decision-making, leaders are being challenged to answer a critical question: what does it take to move from AI-assisted decisions to trusted autonomous operations? Drawing on the insights presented in Building Autonomous Operations: A CxO Agenda, Assisted Intelligence to Governed Autonomy at Scale, Kevin will explore why this transition is as much a leadership challenge as it is a technology opportunity.

The conversation will focus on the governance, accountability, cybersecurity, workforce, and trust considerations that determine whether AI can be successfully deployed at scale. Participants will examine how organizations can establish clear ownership of AI-driven decisions, build confidence among frontline teams, and create governance frameworks capable of supporting increasingly autonomous systems. The discussion will also address the risks associated with accelerating AI adoption without the appropriate controls, transparency, and accountability mechanisms in place.

Attendees can expect a practical exchange of ideas grounded in real-world industrial experience. Rather than debating whether AI will transform industrial operations, the discussion will explore how executives can prepare their organizations to lead that transformation responsibly. Key topics will include trusted data foundations, autonomous operations, AI governance, organizational readiness, and the strategic decisions leaders must make today to ensure their businesses remain competitive, resilient, and accountable in an increasingly AI-enabled future.

Download the Executive Briefing here: https://pages.yokogawa.com/building_autonomous_operations