Industrial AI's Journey from Prompt Engineering to Context Engineering

Following the Executive Keynote, this session, led by Colin Masson, will delve deeper into the strategic and practical realities of Industrial AI. Drawing from ARC Advisory Group's latest research, industrial organizations will share their experiences in transforming raw operational data into actionable intelligence through advanced context engineering. We will explore how leading companies are building in-house expertise, attracting and retaining 'industrial grade' data scientists, and leveraging a diverse toolkit of AI techniques—from traditional machine learning and deep learning to Generative AI—to augment the industrial workforce and drive tangible business outcomes like growth, profitability, and sustainability. The session will highlight how AI Agents are being designed and orchestrated to create intelligent, resilient, and ultimately autonomous systems, addressing critical skills gaps and enabling high-value use cases across the complete industrial value chain. Expect practical insights into how these foundational elements are paving the way for the "Sentient Factory".