Modern Industrialist Exchange | July 2025 dinner

Beyond AI buzzwords: real transformation for industrial supply chains

Jul 30

Hawksmoor Chicago

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.

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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