Name
Lightning Rounds Part II
Date & Time
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM
Mya Walters Sandeep Krishnan
Description
  1. The Last Analog Mile – Why Mining's AI Ambitions Stall at the Frontline 

  • Understanding why frontline, paper-based processes continue to limit AI adoption despite significant investment in digital technologies and automation.  

  • Exploring how inspections, permits, pre-starts, hazard observations and other operational data create critical gaps in enterprise data strategies when captured manually.  

  • Examining the impact of incomplete frontline data on AI models, operational visibility and decision-making across mining operations.  

  • Identifying practical approaches to digitising frontline workflows and creating the data foundation required for scalable AI deployment.  

  • Lessons learned from mining operators successfully bridging the gap between analogue processes and enterprise-wide digital transformation. 

Speaker: Mya Walters, Account Director, Mining & Natural Resources, Safety Culture  

  1. Leveraging Digital Tools to Boost Energy Supply Chain Efficiency  

  • Creating, sorting, and using meaningful data 

  • Using digital tools to track and optimize supply chain operations in real-time. 

  • Leveraging IoT and AI to predict equipment failures and proactively address issues, reducing downtime and improving supply chain reliability. 

  • Implementing blockchain and cloud-based platforms to enhance data sharing, visibility, and traceability across the energy supply chain. 

  • Employing machine learning for increased operational efficiency. 

Speaker: Sandeep Krishnan, Director, IT, YASH TECHNOLOGIES