Featured Guests
Professor Tim Baines
Professor of Operations Strategy & Executive Director, Advanced Services Group
Tim is a leading international authority on Advanced Services and spends much of his time working hands-on with both global and local manufacturing companies to understand its application in practice and help to transform businesses. He spent ten years working in manufacturing businesses, beginning his career as an apprentice. His background gives him a personal understanding of the challenges faced by the industry and of the need for practical, relevant guidance on implementing change strategies. His book “Made to Serve: How manufacturers can compete through servitization and product service systems” is essential reading for any companies or executives looking to explore this option for their business and provides a practical guide to adding Advanced Services, based on in-depth research with leading corporations such as Xerox, Caterpillar, Alstom and MAN Truck & Bus UK. Tim leads a 25-person strong centre of excellence at Aston Business School, the Advanced Services Group, whose sole focus is expertise in this field.
Browse the 2021 Keynote Speakers
Jim Heppelmann
President & CEO, PTC
Katie Linendoll
Emmy Award-winning Technology Expert, and One of The Leading Women in the Field of Technology
Jon Hirschtick
Executive Vice President & GM of Onshape & Atlas, PTC
Mike Campbell
Executive Vice President & General Manager of Augmented Reality, PTC
Kevin Wrenn
Executive Vice President, Products, PTC
Sarah Reynolds
Vice President of Marketing, PTC
Tim Salau
Mr. Future of Work & CEO, Guide
Michael Ekbundit
Director, Engineering Development, GE Appliances, a Haier Company
Lori Austin
Senior Customer Success Coach, Arena, a PTC Business
Olabisi Boyle
Vice President, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America
Michael DiTullio
EVP and President of SaaS, PTC
Linda Lokay
Product Management VP, Advanced Development, PTC
Kelly Bryant
Deputy Section Manager, Mechanical Design/Drafting & Manufacturing, Jacobs Engineering