AI Workshop Summit For Manufacturers & Distributors

About

The AI Workshop Summit is a 3/4 day, practitioner-led workshop built for manufacturers, distributors, retailers and their teams – focused on making artificial intelligence practical, actionable, and aligned to business outcomes.

Led by expert instructors, the day includes a strategic keynote followed by two hands-on workshop tracks – Beginner and Intermediate – running concurrently. Whether you’re just getting started with AI or looking to scale it across your operations and channels, this is where you’ll sharpen your strategy and leave with a game plan.

Agenda Overview

9:00 AM – Opening Keynote: AI in B2B – Landscape, Leadership & What’s Next
A strategic perspective on what’s happening across digital commerce and supply chain—setting the tone for how AI is being applied in real-world environments.
We’ll cover:

• Key trends and the evolving AI landscape
• What separates early experiments from scalable impact
• What to expect for the rest of the day

10:00 AM – 1PM – Workshop Tracks Begin (Running Side-by-Side)

Beginner Track – Foundations of AI Implementation

• Where AI fits in your business today
• How to identify the right use cases and build internal momentum
• Steps to develop an AI roadmap based on your current capabilities
• Avoiding common traps and resistance during adoption

Intermediate Track – Advanced Strategies for Scaling AI

• Expanding successful AI pilots into core operations and channels
• Leveraging predictive analytics to improve forecasting and automation
• Lessons from peers: real-world case studies from leading brands
• Aligning cross-functional teams to maximize return

1 – 3PM – Networking Lunch

Take a break, recharge, and make meaningful connections with other leaders in manufacturing, distribution, digital, and marketing.

This isn’t a rushed buffet – it’s a curated experience built around great food, regional wines, and real conversation. It’s your chance to step away from the screen, share what’s working, and hear how others are thinking about AI within their organisation.

Who Should Attend: Digital, eCommerce, and Marketing professionals

Why Attend: You’ll walk away with clarity on how AI fits into your business—plus the frameworks, case studies, and action steps to move forward immediately. No fluff. Just a practical, strategic deep dive with peers facing the same challenges.