Case studies, introduced by Craig Wylie
Convergence: What it Means for Your Industry/Business

Spurred by rapid technological developments and changing business models, distinct boundaries between industries no longer exist. Convergence has blurred the lines, creating opportunities with previously unlikely partners and in new markets, as well as threats from surprise entrants to your industry. Craig Wylie, Managing Partner at Arthur D. Little, will delve into the phenomenon, describing, for example, the way scientific and technical developments are dramatically changing the healthcare industry landscape, forcing payers, providers, and drug and device manufacturers to rethink their business, operating, and collaboration models. From there, our panelists will divulge their stories of convergence: how they are creating opportunities and responding to shifting markets. A discussion will follow the case studies, opening the room to a conversation about what’s happening across other industries — from energy to manufacturing, automotive, retail, and others — to help you think about how companies in all corners of your industry must adapt.

Craig Wylie, Managing Partner at Arthur D. Little (ADL), is expert in the regulated functions of the life sciences industry, in particular, post-merger integration, R&D strategy and operations, inspection readiness, and findings remediation.

Case studies and panel debate, featuring

Abha Dogra is Senior VP Digital Technology and CIO of NAM at Schneider Electric, where she leads AI and the automation strategy to apply AI at scale.

Frances Paulisch is Head of Siemens Healthineers Software Initiative and deeply involved in issues related to third-party software components.

Kamran Ziaee is Senior Vice President, Technology Strategy and Planning at Verizon’s GTS organization. He has led game-changing business strategies and initiatives while leading high-performance technology and telecommunications teams.