Industrial leaders know the pressure to “do something with AI”—but what actually works? Join an exclusive dinner with executive peers and featured speaker Jim Pang, a seasoned supply chain innovator with Fortune 500 roots, to hear how industrial organizations are building smarter, more resilient operations through AI solutions.
Modern Industrialist Exchange | July 2025 dinner
Beyond AI buzzwords: real transformation for industrial supply chains
July 30, 2025 | 5:30–8pm
(CDT)
Hawksmoor Chicago
About this dinner series
You are invited to this roundtable discussion
The Modern Industrialist Exchange is a community created by TXI to bring together industrial leaders for honest, strategic conversations about transformation, innovation, and the future of operations.
Each dinner features a rotating expert speaker and a focused topic—designed to spark dialogue and connection among forward-thinking peers. Come ready to share your voice and insights—this community thrives on the collective wisdom and real-world experiences of its members.
Agenda
An evening of real talk on transformation—paired with a curated dinner experience.
Dinner fare: Expertly crafted cocktails and canapés, followed by a family-style dinner featuring all-natural beef and sustainable seafood, with sharing desserts to complete the evening.
5:30 - 6:00 pm | Welcome reception & networking
Cocktails, appetizers, and introductions with fellow industrial leaders
6:00 - 6:30 pm | Featured presentation
Jim Pang shares proven strategies for AI-driven supply chain transformation
6:30 - 8:00 pm | Dinner & executive roundtable
Family-style dining with structured peer discussion
July featured speaker
Jim Pang
Principal Advisor & Founder
Logistics Innov-AI-tion
Jim Pang is a senior technology executive specializing in digital transformation for industrial companies ranging from mid-cap to Fortune 500, and former Head of Digital Products at Trinity Industries. He has a proven track record of implementing high-impact technology solutions and innovation applications that drive competitive advantage and deliver measurable business outcomes across freight transportation and supply chain operations.
His talk will explore how to:
Cut through the hype to implement AI solutions that deliver measurable results.
Bridge technology with domain expertise
Drive >20% efficiency gains through product and process digitization
Discover practical approaches for driving AI adoption in legacy industrial organizations
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