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Second Quarter Symposium 2025

  • Wednesday, June 18, 2025
  • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Goodman Community Center, 214 Waubesa Street, Madison. Brassworks Building-Bea Christiansen Room

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Join Us for our 2nd Quarter Symposium and another opportunity to hear from Industry leaders in the IoT sphere.

Morning Session: 10:00 am - Noon

Meet the Future of Smart Maintenance with Talal Butt at Wisconsin IoT Council Symposium

Unlocking Operational Excellence Through IoT and AI

Join us for the Wisconsin IoT Council Second Quarter Symposium on June 18, 2025, in Madison, WI, featuring an exclusive leadership keynote by Talal Butt, Chief Information Officer at Generac Power Systems. Talal, a leading influencer transforming Generac from a manufacturing leader into a global energy technology powerhouse, will share invaluable insights from his groundbreaking journey.

Discover how Generac leverages predictive maintenance not merely as a technological enhancement but as a core strategic driver, improving operational efficiency, boosting customer satisfaction, and enabling smarter, data-driven decisions. With his unique experience at both Generac and Rockwell Automation, Talal brings unmatched depth in navigating complex digital transformations and harnessing real-time data and AI.

You will also have a chance to engage with peers and experts as they unpack real-world experiences, share best practices, and discuss how IoT and AI technologies are driving tangible improvements in maintenance reliability and operational efficiency. Whether you’re beginning your IoT journey or looking to enhance existing processes, this session offers practical, actionable guidance tailored to various adoption stages.

Speaker Bio: Talal Butt, CIO at Generac, leads global IT, digital initiatives, cybersecurity, and AI programs, guiding Generac’s evolution into an advanced energy technology platform focused on data-driven innovation and seamless digital experiences.

Company Bio: Founded in 1959, Generac Power Systems is evolving into a comprehensive energy technology platform. Known as the #1 manufacturer of home backup generators, Generac offers a wide range of power solutions, including portable, residential, commercial, and industrial generators, as well as transfer switches and accessories.


 

Lunch: Noon - 1:00 pm: Lunch will be provided


Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab

Is your engineering team ready to collaborate with Microsoft’s AI experts to create a tailored solution to meet your needs?  Join us in the afternoon to learn about the Milwaukee-based Microsoft Co-Innovation Lab, which has their focus on manufacturing.  This service provides an unparalleled opportunity to leverage cutting-edge AI technology.

Our session will introduce you to a range of valuable services, including personalized brainstorming sessions, rapid prototyping, and design thinking workshops. Whether you need targeted, intensive engagements or broader, more generalized sessions, the AI Co-Innovation Lab offers programs to help your business achieve its goals.  Best of all, these development engagements are offered at no cost to businesses selected to participate. Don't miss out on the chance to innovate and excel with the support of dedicated Microsoft AI technology experts.

After the presentation on services, the questionnaire used to apply for services will be reviewed and discussed with the participants.

Speaker Bio: Julianna is currently the manager of the new Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab in Milwaukee, a pivotal role that aligns with Microsoft's substantial investment in the region. This initiative is designed to accelerate AI capabilities and foster innovation in the Midwest.

In her former roles, Julianna led enterprise architecture teams, business technology strategies dedicated to digital transformation efforts, including cloud adoption and introduction and adoption of AI technologies, a focus she championed as early as 2014. Her expertise and forward-thinking approach have helped organizations navigate complex technological transitions.


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We believe Wisconsin holds a unique position to lead the advancement of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With a rich history in manufacturing, software, retail, and healthcare, our state possesses the expertise, experience, and forward-thinking mindset required to shape the future of connected technology. For Wisconsin to thrive in this era of rapid technological transformation, we must foster innovation and collaboration among businesses as they explore and develop enhancements in their products and operations. By leveraging our shared strengths and nurturing local talent and enterprises, we can ensure that pioneering solutions are not only envisioned here but also realized and built within our state.

         

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  • Second Quarter Symposium 2025
    Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:00 AM
    Goodman Community Center, 214 Waubesa Street, Madison. Brassworks Building-Bea Christiansen Room


What We Do

The Council is a professional, member-driven organization committed to establishing Wisconsin as a hub of excellence for the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and other emerging technologies. We provide our members with a platform for impactful networking, skill development, business expansion, and the exchange of specialized industry knowledge centered on the implementation of these technologies.

Additionally, we have developed an advocacy platform that seeks funding for training programs to support manufacturing businesses in integrating emerging technologies into their operations and products.

How We Do It

We provide statewide programming for our membership in an event series focused on Education, Capital, Talent, and Policy.  Additionally, we work to connect regional companies on topics of common interests and source and publish case studies of emerging IoT and AI products and implementations that have taken place in Wisconsin.

In bringing our resources to the membership, the Council has developed relationships with the UW-Electronic Business Consortium (UWEBC) and the WMEP.

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