Mind the Gap: Real Smart Manufacturing progress and priorities – an Intelligent CIO Europe webinar in collaboration with Cognizant and AWS
Dec 4, 2025 3:30 PM GMT+5:30
About this event
As manufacturers continue their digitalisation journeys, there remains a common stumbling block and ‘gap’ – the ability to showcase true business transformation and a solid ROI.
In this exclusive webinar, hosted by Intelligent CIO Europe in collaboration with Cognizant and AWS, attendees will hear from manufacturing leaders about what ‘closing the Smart Manufacturing gap’ looks like in reality.
The discussion will explore:
• The common pitfalls in Smart Factory initiatives and the key steps to building resilient data and operational frameworks
• Where the biggest shifts have occurred in overcoming blockers such as skills, data silos, culture and leadership
• Which technologies are delivering benefits now, and which are still emerging (e.g., agentic AI, digital twins, GenAI)
• Strategic priorities for the next phase – how lessons from today’s successes can be applied to new opportunities
Speakers will share candid, practical insights to help peers understand what’s working, what’s challenging and where the industry is heading next. The session will be interactive, with opportunities for an audience Q&A.
Speakers
Alix Pressley
Director, Strategic Content
As Director of Strategic Content, Alix is responsible for working closely with clients to create and implement effective content strategies that align with organisational goals, ensuring content effectively engages target audiences.
Outside of work, she spends her time cooking, travelling and learning French.
Prasanth “PT” Thomas
Head of UKI Consulting for Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities (MLEU)
Prasanth is a digital expert with over 20 years of experience in business and technology consulting, Digital Transformation, innovation management and consulting-led sales.
He has worked across the US, Europe and Asia, delivering projects across a variety of industries. He is passionate about future-proofing digital and technology investments and helping organisations define and execute their digital roadmap.
