Bridging the gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is a key challenge in modern manufacturing and supply chains. While IT and OT systems have traditionally operated in silos, their convergence is critical to unlocking streamlined processes, real-time insights, and better data utilization. This session explores the most significant barriers to integration—ranging from cultural and organizational divides to technical and security challenges—and provides actionable strategies on how organizations can overcome them to drive efficiency, resilience, and innovation.

• How to identify and address organizational, cultural, and technical barriers to IT/OT integration.
• How to establish secure, scalable, and compliant architectures that enable true systems convergence.
• How to leverage IT/OT fusion to streamline processes, enhance data-driven decision-making, and boost overall performance.