AI in Service, Operations, and Supply Chains
Join us for a focused half-day EPFL event designed to bridge the gap between AI curiosity and real-world capability. This exclusive gathering brings together leading industry experts, distinguished academics, and innovative AI practitioners to explore practical applications of artificial intelligence in service delivery, operational excellence, and supply chain optimization.
Through insightful talks, compelling case studies, and engaging interactive discussions, you'll gain clarity on:
- Strategically shaping your organization's AI roadmap
- Effectively leveraging AI across services, operations, and supply chains
- Identifying actionable next steps for deeper learning and customized team training
Engage with leading experts from academia, global corporations, and innovative AI startups:
- Prof. Alexandre Alahi, Professor of Visual Intelligence in Transportation; Advisor for various AI startups
- Dr. Amin Kaboli, Lecturer at EPFL, Advisor for corporations and startups
- Ali Sarrafi, CEO of 4thBrain
- Prof. Amir Zamir, Professor of Computer Science, EPFL; Advisor for various AI startups
- Pratik Yadav, Partner and Associate Director, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Target audience:
- CXOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managers from manufacturing, logistics, operations, and service sectors.
- Innovation leaders and professionals driving digital transformation and AI strategy
- Companies ready to transition from exploring AI to embedding it into their operational fabric
Agenda:
| Time | Session | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Welcome Coffee & Networking | EPFL Team |
| 14:15 | What Makes AI Projects Work | Amin Kaboli (EPFL) |
| 14:35 | AI in Transportation & Mobility | Alexandre Alahi (EPFL) |
| 14:55 | Selected AI Case Study in Operations | Pratik Yadav (BCG) |
| 15:15 | Agentic AI, the next wave of AI in operations | Ali Sarrafi (4thBrain) |
| 15:35 | Panel: What’s Working? What’s Not? (Interactive Q&A) | All Speakers |
| 15:50 | Break | |
| 16:15 | Reflection & Group Work: Define Your Next AI Moves | Within Assigned Groups |
| 17:30 | How to Think About AI Strategy | Amin Kaboli (EPFL) & Pratik Yadav (BCG) |
| 18:00 | Wrap-up & Pathways for Upskilling | EPFL Team |
| 18:30 | Networking Drinks & Apéro | All Participants |
Organization:
- School of Computer and Communication Sciences, EPFL (IC)
- AI Center, EPFL
- EPFL Extension School