Across many industries, artificial intelligence is transforming how systems are designed, operated, and assured. In the process, automation, and machinery domains, this transition is creating both new opportunities and new uncertainties. While different sectors are moving at different speeds, many professionals across process industry, industrial automation, and machinery are only beginning to face this transition in a structured way.
This talk explores what “AI readiness” means for you—not abstractly, but personally: your knowledge, your skills, and your mindset. We’ll look at lessons from other sectors, discuss realistic safety implications, and highlight how to build confidence and competence in an era of intelligent systems. Whether you feel cautious or curious, you’ll leave with a clear sense of where to start—and what to learn next.