We all know blockchain has been an important technology in the finance world for the last few years, but how can this powerful technology be used in the manufacturing industry? In this technical section meeting, we will dive into some real-world use cases for how to leverage blockchain in manufacturing. It will kick off with a short overview of blockchain technology, from there we will go into a few use cases and examples, and end with some time for open discussion. Be sure to bring some questions and ideas to discuss during the meeting!

Jessica has almost 10 years of experience in the manufacturing and industrial automation industries. She is currently an associate manager for Accenture’s Industry X practice, consulting with clients on how to digitize their operations, processes, and products. In her previous experience, she worked for WESCO, a large industrial automation solutions supply chain company. While there she held various roles and was the subject matter expert on Industry 4.0, IIoT, software, and industrial networking. Throughout all of her experience, she has utilized her business acumen and expertise in technology to solve complex business challenges for manufacturers in the discrete and process industries. She has been involved in the International Society of Automation for the last 3 years and serves on the board of ISA’s Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division. She is also passionate about Inclusion & Diversity and encouraging women to pursue careers in STEM.

Virtual Event!

We are hosting this month’s Technical Meeting Virtually. Event login will be available after registration.