
Explore how AI is shaping the future of manufacturing at this exclusive event hosted by Microsoft and partner RSM. Hear real-world use cases, tour the Microsoft Innovation Hub, and connect with peers and industry leaders.
Agenda
3:00–5:00 PM: AI use cases in manufacturing
Opening Keynote
Speaker: Seth Bacon
Duration: 20 min
Details: Seth leads Innovation at RSM, leveraging Microsoft’s multi-cloud solutions to help organizations drive digital transformation and optimize performance.
Keynote Speech
Speaker: Eddy Saad
Duration: 20 min
Details: Eddy is a Client CTO @ Microsoft: Enthusiastic about helping manufacturers achieve more through digital transformation.
AI Governance
Speaker: Joseph Fontanazza
Duration: 20 min
Details: Joseph is our AI Governance leader at RSM, helping clients safely and securely implement governance for AI that drives value creation without inhibiting operations.
Ideation Session
Details: A small taste of a day-long engagement at the Boston Innovation Hub. Includes future trends discussion and audience Q&A.
Joined by:
Ben Tickner – Principal at RSM with 20+ years of ERP experience, integrating AI and automation into manufacturing strategies to support smarter, faster decision-making. Thad Neal – Principal at RSM, delivering AI and Copilot-powered solutions that help organizations modernize operations and achieve measurable business results.
Innovation Hub Tour
Led by: Edwin Guarin
Details: Guided tour of the Boston Innovation Hub.
The optional happy hour will be held from 5–7 pm at Seasons 52 in Burlington, located at 6 Wayside Rd U, Burlington, MA 01803.
Please RSVP and let us know if you’ll be joining us for happy hour.
Event location:
Microsoft Innovation Hub
5 Wayside Road
Burlington, MA 01803
Event date & time:
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
3–7 p.m. ET
Can’t make this one?:
Join us instead at Microsoft Era of AI Agents in Cambridge, MA. Details here: Microsoft Era of AI Agents Registration Page
Questions
Contact Matt McCahill at +1 603 926 2644




