Day 1
Wednesday, March 26
1:00 - 2:00 PM - Welcome Address
2:00 - 3:00 PM - Keynote Address
3:00 - 5:00 PM - AI + Robotics (AIR) Technology Showcase
5:30 - 8:30 PM - Dinner & Networking Event at Five Iron Golf
March 26 & 27 — Pittsburgh, PA
Register to Attend
Industrial companies struggle to make good CapEx decisions, misallocating millions of dollars each year. With so many complexities and competing initiatives, getting CapEx right can feel out of reach.
Confident CapEx planning starts here. Learn how to leverage AI and robotics to take control of CapEx at Gecko's next Innovation Summit at our headquarters in Pittsburgh!
Day 2
Thursday, March 27
8:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Executive Panel
10:00 - 12:00 PM - Value Scoreboard Workshop
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 PM - CapEx Justification Workshop
2:00 - 4:00 PM - CapEx Planning Optimization Workshop
4:00 PM - Farewell Happy Hour
About the Workshops
Value Scoreboard Workshop
Too often, the business impact of successful technology implementation projects isn't properly measured or documented. This workshop will show attendees how best-in-class organizations track the value of their Industry 4.0 projects, and present these "value scoreboards" to their leadership.
CapEx Justification Workshop
Learn how reliability professionals are successfully getting CapEx justification requests approved and the information you need to turn “no” into “yes."
This workshop is hosted by Brian Hronchek, Principal Trainer & Consultant, Eruditio.
CapEx Planning Optimization Workshop
Learn how to apply new CapEx value formulas to decide whether to repair versus replace fixed assets, and how this decision can optimize your 5-year capital plan. Real world examples will demonstrate how:
- Companies decide which assets to include in their plan
- They positioned the CapEx request with corporate leadership (and got the money they needed!)
Keynote Speaker
Fredrik Weissenrieder
Weissr
Fredrik Weissenrieder is the founder of Weissenrieder & Co, Weissr and now recently the consultancy Redesigning Capex Strategy, Recast. In 1994, he developed a revolutionary approach to industrial capital allocation, positioning himself as a recognized global leader in the field of capex strategy. Since then, Fredrik has worked with clients ranging from mid-sized companies to multinational corporations across six continents spanning dozens of industries. His work has impacted hundreds of industrial production sites, significantly increasing clients' company cash flows, in some cases by as much as 100%.
Fredrik is the co-author of the book Redesigning Capex Strategy, published by McGraw Hill in 2022, and co-hosts The Capex Chat, a video podcast exploring capex strategy, with Daniel Lindén.
Fredrik resides in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Workshop Host
Brian Hronchek
Principal Trainer & Consultant, Eruditio
Brian Hronchek is an Aerospace Engineering graduate of Purdue University with additional professional qualifications including Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Reliability Engineering Certification (REC) from Clemson University, ISO CAT II Vibration Analyst, and is a retired Captain of Marines with extensive experience in training, operations, and advising.
Brian specializes in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Planning, Leadership and Business Process Development through a holistic approach of mentoring and empowering individuals as the foundation for high performing organizations.
After retiring from the Marines, Brian had the opportunity to work in oil and gas, spent time in the steel industry, and eventually found himself in a role as a predictive technology service provider before stepping into his current role of principal trainer and consultant.
Register to Attend
Discover how to optimize CapEx to ensure safe, reliable, and profitable operations today and into the future.
March 26 & 27 — Pittsburgh, PA
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