American Manufacturing Summit 2026
Turning Manufacturing Data into AI-Driven Decisions
March 17-18, 2026 | Chicago, IL
Session Info
From Data to AI-Driven Decisions: Implementing Digital Twins
Manufacturers are generating more operational data than ever before, but many organizations still struggle to translate that data into real-time insight and better operational decisions.
Digital twins are emerging as one of the most practical technologies driving Industry 4.0 transformation. By combining real-time production data, AI models, and system integration, digital twins create virtual replicas of physical processes that allow manufacturers to monitor performance, simulate outcomes, and optimize operations before changes are made on the factory floor.
In this session, XCentium will demonstrate how manufacturers can move from disconnected systems to AI-driven operational intelligence using digital twin technology. We will begin with a practical overview of digital twins and common manufacturing use cases, followed by a live demonstration showing how real-time data powers these systems.
The session will conclude with an implementation blueprint manufacturers can use to begin building their own digital twin strategy.
Digital Twins
Explains how virtual models replicate real manufacturing systems.
Operational Insight
- Shows how real-time data improves monitoring and decision-making.
Implementation Blueprint
- Outlines practical steps for deploying digital twins in production environments.

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Surya Challa
VP, Data and Cloud Services
Surya brings 20+years of broad and deep technical expertise in building teams, products, and applications processing billions of records, petabytes of data, achieving millisecond latencies handling millions of transactions for fortune 500s to early-stage startups.

Sue Nunez
Sales Director
Sue boasts over two decades of experience in both the MarTech and SaaS space. Known for fostering collaboration, strategic thinking, and long-lasting client relationships, she has a wide range of industry experience including financial, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and more.