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Explore how AI in operations can streamline supply chains and enhance efficiency in industrial settings with real case studies.

HOPA Lunch & Learn: AI in Operations & Supply Chain

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, operational bottlenecks and supply chain disruptions can significantly hinder scaling efforts. Modern technological advances promise to revolutionize industrial management, but identifying concrete, high-value applications remains a challenge for growing ventures and industry leaders alike.

Join us for an engaging session hosted by Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) in partnership with Innovation Factory, and moderated by the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM). This collaborative lunch and learn brings together technology experts and industry leaders to showcase practical applications of AI in operations and supply chain environments. You will discover actionable strategies to boost efficiency, streamline facilities maintenance, and enhance logistics performance using real-world use cases.

What you’ll learn

  • Optimize maintenance with predictive analytics: Apply AI and data management solutions to operational workflows to improve decision-making and boost efficiency.
  • Enhance supply chain connectivity: Discover innovative connectivity solutions that strengthen logistics operations and support seamless supply chain performance.
  • Streamline facility management: Explore smart technologies engineered to simplify industrial space maintenance and optimize facility operations.
  • Implement real-world AI applications: Identify actionable methods to deploy emerging technologies directly within your operational framework.

For early-stage founders and industry ecosystem partners, operational efficiency is critical to sustainable growth. Relying on outdated logistics models or reactive maintenance can drain resources and limit market responsiveness. This session demystifies industrial AI by offering transparent, real-world examples from specialized technology companies. By attending, you will gain the clarity required to leverage intelligent tools, drive cost savings, and strengthen your competitive edge within the regional ecosystem.

Who should attend

  • Early-stage founders and innovators building solutions in logistics, smart facilities, or supply chain management.
  • Operations managers and industry partners seeking to integrate predictive AI tools into facility maintenance.
  • Ecosystem leaders and professionals interested in emerging transportation and mobility technologies.

Meet the speakers

Naryant: Showcasing how advanced AI and data management optimize operations and maintenance to improve decision-making and overall efficiency.

Authencore AI: Presenting innovative connectivity solutions tailored to empower logistics operations and elevate supply chain execution.

ROZOR: Demonstrating smart technology applications designed to streamline industrial space management and facility upkeep.

Date
Sep 30 2026
Expired!
Time
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
HOPA Ports
210 Hillyard Street Hamilton, ON L8L 4J5
Website https://www.hopaports.ca/
Category
Organizer
HOPA Ports
Website https://www.hopaports.ca/
Other Organizers
CITM - Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility
CITM - Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility
Email info@citm.ca
Website https://citm.ca

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