Conference Agenda

Join us to dive deep into the transformative nexus of Digital Supply Chain, Unified Namespace, and Industry 4.0. IBC is proud to host an enlightening session that will redefine how you view the role of UNS, and digital supply chain in the industrial sector.

Our speaker, Walker Reynolds, will unravel how Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, AI, machine learning, advanced manufacturing, Cobots, and blockchain are reshaping the industrial landscape, driving efficiency, visibility, and resilience into supply chain processes. You’ll learn how predictive analytics can streamline demand forecasting, reduce overstocks and outages, and significantly improve customer satisfaction through real-time product tracking.

Discover the role of AI and machine learning in leveraging large data sets to generate actionable insights that can help your business make more informed decisions. Understand the potential of advanced manufacturing technologies in offering customization and flexibility, thus responding rapidly to fluctuating customer demands. This session also highlights the integral role of Industry 4.0 technologies in fostering sustainability within your organization, optimizing energy use, reducing waste, and bolstering overall supply chain resilience.

IBC members and suppliers who cater to various industries, including automotive, aerospace, power generation, and food and beverage, will find this discussion particularly beneficial. Don’t miss the chance to equip your enterprise with the knowledge to thrive in the digital era.

Attendees will discover cutting-edge techniques to defend against cyber threats and data breaches, as well as gain a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. From practical tips to industry trends, our speaker, Erik Semmel brings a wealth of experience to help you navigate the complex web of digital security while equipping you with the latest insights and strategies to safeguard your businesses.

With over 30 years in the VAR/MSP space, Erik has been able to do just that for more than 400 businesses and 9000+ systems under TAB Computer Systems management. Erik is also the host of a live technology radio show on a 50,000-watt News/Talk radio station in Hartford, CT, that, as a public service for nearly 30 years, helps callers from all over the United States with their technology questions and concerns every Saturday morning. Erik Semmel is not your typical IT guy.  Ever the contrarian, Erik approaches IT knowing how the sausage is made and looking for the most effective antacid.

Kim Gordon, Director of Supplier Relations, Stephanie Leister, Operations Manager, along with the IBC Supplier Advisory Council (SAC), will host a Town Hall Meeting event during the Supplier session on Tuesday, September 26^th at 9:15am. We value your opinions and ideas so ALL suppliers are encouraged to participate. We will focus on 2-3 topics during this event as time is limited. If you have already registered for the conference, you should have received an email from Kim requesting topic ideas. The SAC will decide on the most requested, important topics before the meeting. If you’d didn’t receive an email and have topics you’d like to discuss, please reach out to Kim directly.

This is a teambuilding event with a real purpose. The group will be placed in teams to use their building skills, artistic talent, and team dedication to build one boy bicycle and one girl bicycle as well as make two cards. Teams will also participate in oversized tricycle races to receive bicycle helmets for each bike! All the bicycles, helmets and cards will be donated to local children’s charities. IBC will provide bicycles to the following 3 children’s charities: