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The AnyLogic Company<\/b><\/a>
Monday, December 14
1-2:30pm CT<\/p>\n

AnyLogic: The Simulation Platform for Applied AI
<\/strong>Presented by:\u00a0Arash Mahdavi, AI Program Lead, AnyLogic North America and Tyler Wolfe-Adam, Simulation Modeling Specialist, AnyLogic North America<\/p>\n

In this workshop, we will discuss how you can leverage unique AI features of AnyLogic simulation to solve your business challenges. We will discuss different categories of how simulation and AI intersect: generating synthetic data, reinforcement learning, and embedding ML models within simulation models. We will demonstrate a variety of ways to implement these areas, such as Auto-RL and Auto-ML platforms (Microsoft Project Bonsai, Pathmind, H2O.ai Driverless AI), add-on Python connector libraries for AnyLogic (ALPyne and Pypeline), and AnyLogic Cloud APIs.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Simio Simulation & Scheduling Software<\/b><\/a>
Monday, December 14
2-4pm<\/p>\n

The Simio Digital Twin & Digital Transformation. Bring Digital Twins to life with Artificial Intelligence (featuring PathMind), Industrial IoT, and cloud connectivity
<\/strong>Presented by: Simio Staff<\/p>\n

Faced with an evolving business landscape and increasing levels of uncertainty, an organization\u2019s ability to gain insight into real-time operational processes and leverage data is pivotal to developing successful business strategies. Simio invites you to take a deep dive into the digital transformation of manufacturing processes and how Simio simulation modeling and operational Digital Twins can help you make better decisions, optimize operations, and drive growth.<\/p>\n

We will introduce the new features of Simio Software and discuss our partnership with SAP, PTC Kepware, Microsoft, and MxD. We are also looking forward to hosting an interactive discussion with PathMind, our co-development partners, bringing their application of deep reinforcement learning (DRL) and AI algorithms to Simio-based solutions. DRL brings additional intelligence to optimize decision making while managing\u00a0different objectives, multiple\u00a0simultaneous decisions, and operational variability. Come experience digital transformation and why Simio is always \u201cForward Thinking\u201d.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The AnyLogic Company<\/b><\/a>
Tuesday, December 15
1-2:30pm CT<\/p>\n

The Market Leader in Solving Various Business Challenges
<\/strong>Presented by:\u00a0Arash Mahdavi, AI Program Lead, AnyLogic North America and\u00a0Jeffrey Wirtz, Program Support Specialist, AnyLogic North America<\/p>\n

Multi-method (hybrid) modeling is now a mainstream approach that has been used in thousands of impactful projects across a variety of businesses. AnyLogic has been the champion of multi-method modeling and continues to be the only software that provides true hybrid modeling capabilities without artificial constraints and scalability limitations. Aside from providing all three simulation paradigms in one package, AnyLogic also has several vertical libraries for specific applications and industries. In this workshop we will discuss how you can leverage the unique features of AnyLogic simulation to solve your business challenges. We will demonstrate application of simulation in various domains such as Manufacturing, Healthcare, Supply Chain, Railway, Oil and Gas, Pedestrian movement, and Road Traffic.<\/p>\n

In addition to demonstrating AnyLogic\u2019s unique capabilities to build elegant, multi-method (hybrid) models, we will also showcase some of the new and innovative tools and functionalities that have been added to AnyLogic\u2019s model building toolbox in the past year.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Rockwell Automation<\/a>
<\/b>Tuesday, December 15
4-5pm<\/p>\n

Applications of Arena Simulation in a Pandemic
<\/strong>Presented by:\u00a0Nancy Zupick & Melanie Barker<\/p>\n

This presentation will provide an overview of how Arena has been applied to address the issues surrounding the Covid-19 Pandemic.\u00a0 Advanced planning, work restrictions and reductions in product demand have\u00a0 impacted how many organizations are conducting business.\u00a0 This workshop will address how some of our customers have addressed these issues and how features within Arena have allowed them to plan appropriately.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Simio Simulation & Scheduling Software<\/b><\/a>
Wednesday, December 16
2-4pm<\/p>\n

Online Teaching of Simulation, Industry 4.0, and Digital Transformation
<\/strong>Presented by: Dave Sturrock<\/p>\n

Its hard enough to teach simulation in a classroom environment.\u00a0Teaching\u00a0it\u00a0online\u00a0and maybe even in a \u201cflipped\u201d environment doubles the challenges. And now simulation-based technology is quickly evolving in support of Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0, Scheduling, and Supply Chain Planning and Execution. Find out how to address all these \u201copportunities\u201d at once and get up to speed quickly \u2013 you could be\u00a0teaching\u00a0this next semester!<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Pathmind<\/b><\/a>
Wednesday, December 16
2-4pm<\/p>\n

The Pathmind Solution: How to Harness Reinforcement Learning to Solve Complex Problems
<\/strong>Presented by: Johnny Davenport, PhD: Reinforcement Learning Scientist; Sahar Esmaeilzadeh: Simulation Engineer; Brett G\u00f6hre: Reinforcement Learning Scientist<\/p>\n

Pathmind is a decision support platform that enables users to solve complex, dynamic problems with reinforcement learning (RL).\u00a0 In the first section of this workshop, we will introduce Pathmind and RL. We will show representative use cases where Pathmind drastically improves key performance indicators such as profitability compared to baseline optimizers and heuristics. We will focus on three use cases: Supply Chain, Automated Guided Vehicle Routing and Equipment Maintenance.<\/p>\n

In the second segment, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to adapt simulations for RL, train an intelligent Pathmind policy, and test its performance. Attendees will adapt two models: an introductory Bass Diffusion marketing model, and a complex Field Service model. We will connect RL theory from the first segment to Pathmind features in the second segment. Having completed this workshop, attendees will understand why<\/strong> RL outperforms in the face of variability, and how<\/strong> to use Pathmind as a bridge between flexible simulation software and revolutionary AI technology.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Applied Materials<\/b><\/a>
Wednesday, December 16
3-5pm<\/p>\n

CIM Solution Workshop
<\/strong>Presented by: Stephen Mulvey and Dan Muller, Applied Materials<\/p>\n

The Applied Materials SmartFactory\u00ae<\/sup> software is the most comprehensive control and productivity suite in manufacturing. It is powered by technologies that are widely proven and deeply mature in high volume factories worldwide. Applied SmartFactory senses factory activity, decides and predicts next actions, and initiates resolution. Our customers are increasing yield and product output, reducing cycle times and costs, and increasing profitability.<\/p>\n

Come learn more about our products, solutions, and integrated architecture that e<\/span>nable companies to make better planning and manufacturing decisions. Topics of discussion will include:<\/p>\n