Overview
The convergence of Engineering Technology (ET), Information Technology (IT), and Operational Technology (OT) is no longer just a technical integration—it is a competitive necessity. For North American manufacturers, this unified approach is delivering measurable business impact: faster time to market, reduced downtime, optimized supply chains, smarter use of resources, and the ability to customize products at scale.
In this dynamic session, a panel of industry leaders and experts from Hitachi Digital Services, Pratt & Whitney, Toyota, and ISG will explore how ET IT OT convergence is transforming products, factories, assets, and operations, enabling manufacturers to:
- Accelerate innovation cycles and respond rapidly to shifting market demands
- Increase operational agility and resilience in the face of disruption
- Reduce costs and waste through predictive maintenance and process optimization
- Enhance product quality and consistency with real-time data insights
- Unlock new revenue streams with data-driven, service-based business models
Rather than focusing on individual technologies, this conversation will offer a strategic, forward-looking view of:
- What ET IT OT convergence truly means in practice
- Breakthrough trends and opportunities shaping the future of manufacturing
- The organizational and cultural enablers that turn technology into transformation
Whether you are driving digital transformation, optimizing operations, or exploring AI-powered innovation, you will leave with practical, actionable guidance to help shape your roadmap—and the confidence to lead your organization into the next era of manufacturing excellence.
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Our Speakers
Sankar Natarajan
Senior Director & Global Head – Digital PLM, Smart Manufacturing & Operations, Hitachi Digital Services
Sankar Natarajan is the Senior Director and Global Head of Digital PLM, Smart Manufacturing & Ops, and Industrial Metaverse practices at Hitachi Digital Services. He leads the global strategy, solutions, go-to-market initiatives, and delivery of integrated digital transformations across products, factories, operations, and sustainability. Under his leadership, teams drive large-scale innovation across the Hitachi Group of Companies and a rapidly expanding global client base.
Chris Crotts
General Manager – Manufacturing Data & Technology Enablement, Automotive, Toyota Motors North America
Nick Drucker
Director of Architecture, Strategy & Innovation, Pratt & Whitney – An RTX Business
John Lytle
Director – Industrial Manufacturing Lead, ISG
