Build an AI
Project in
80 Minutes
Bring your laptop and learn AI by doing. In this interactive session, attendees will get a quick overview of the state of AI in industry and then use the DMEDI framework to build a real AI project step by step. By the end of the session, each participant will leave with a finished automated AI workflow or AI agent they can apply to their own work. Designed specifically for industrial and systems engineers, this session emphasizes practical use cases, structured problem-solving, and measurable operational value.
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Monday, May 18, 2026 · 8:00 AM CT · Loews Arlington Hotel
Loews Arlington Hotel
Located in the heart of the Arlington Entertainment District, steps from Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium.
Build an AI Project in 80 Minutes
Bring your laptop and learn AI by doing. In this interactive session, attendees will get a quick overview of the state of AI in industry and then use the DMEDI framework to build a real AI project step by step. By the end of the session, each participant will leave with a finished automated AI workflow or AI agent they can apply to their own work. Designed specifically for industrial and systems engineers, this session emphasizes practical use cases, structured problem-solving, and measurable operational value.
Mike Sanders is an industrial engineer and AI integration specialist who builds custom AI tools for warehouse, manufacturing, and supply chain operations. As founder of Industrial Engineer.ai, he helps operations teams eliminate waste and defects using practical, measurable AI workflows.
LinkedIn ProfileJenna Johnson, Ph.D., is an assistant clinical professor and undergraduate coordinator for the ISE Department at Mississippi State University. She brings expertise in Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and aerospace manufacturing, and recently earned her Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification. A three-time MSU graduate (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.), she is passionate about helping engineers apply both proven methods and emerging AI tools to drive operational impact.
LinkedIn ProfileBest Practices / Case Studies 2
A showcase of real-world industrial engineering case studies from practitioners across aerospace, manufacturing, and higher education. Presentations cover lean transformation, risk reduction, process optimization, and the use of AI-powered capstone teams as an extension of R&D departments.
Amy Vollo is an Industrial Engineer with 15+ years of experience spanning manufacturing, supply chain, and 3PL operations. She has held IE and Continuous Improvement roles at Walmart.com and Crayola, supported logistics operations for 100+ clients, and co-founded Industrial Engineer.ai. She holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Clemson, a Six Sigma Black Belt from Lehigh, and a PMP from Penn State.
LinkedIn ProfileJisoo Kim is a Boeing Designated Expert in Lean Improvements with extensive experience across multiple Boeing programs including the 787 and 767. She specializes in lean transformation, process optimization, and manufacturing efficiency in large-scale aerospace production environments.
LinkedIn ProfileAustin McAnelly is an Associate Technical Fellow and Senior Industrial Engineer at Boeing in Everett, WA. With a background in aviation and aerospace industrial engineering, he specializes in lean improvement, traveled work risk reduction, and operational efficiency across Boeing commercial programs.
LinkedIn ProfileChris Tonn is a Simulation and Data Management Engineer at Boeing, specializing in Lean Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, process design, and discrete event simulation. His work focuses on optimizing production processes and material management in commercial aerospace manufacturing.
LinkedIn ProfileFive Products.
One Platform.
Every product solves a problem industrial engineers deal with every day. Come see them live at IISE Annual 2026.
The fastest path from zero to running AI workflows. No IT, no consultants, no months of implementation. Operations leaders can be live in under an hour.
Learn More →Fixed cameras on forklifts, dock doors, and conveyor lines. Catches damage, defects, and discrepancies the moment they happen — no manual inspection required.
Learn More →Maintenance teams finally have a tool that speaks their language. Predictive alerts, downtime cost calculators, and a payback period under 90 days.
Learn More →A custom operational brain for 3PL warehouses. Watches every order, bin, and API call in real time — flagging problems before they become short ships.
Learn More →Extract, classify, and route data from BOLs, POs, invoices, and compliance docs automatically, at scale. Every person who sees this demo says 'we do this manually every day.'
Learn More →The Themes Defining
Industrial AI Right Now
AI Is Now an IE Skill
Industrial engineers are uniquely positioned to lead AI adoption on the floor. You already understand the processes, the waste, and the data. HATZ gives you the tool to act on that knowledge — no data science degree required.
Speed to Value Is Everything
Nobody wants a 6-month POC. The sessions at IISE will show how to go from idea to running AI workflow in 80 minutes. Real tools, real data, real results — not a slide deck.
Product Beats Consulting
We're a product company, not a consulting firm. Fixed fee. No retainer. No scope creep. You get a system that runs, improves, and scales — without a consultant on retainer.
One Platform, Not Five Vendors
The biggest operational AI mistake is buying five disconnected SaaS tools. IE.AI connects HATZ, OPTIC, APEX, Doc Intelligence, and WMS Intelligence into one platform — one login, one dashboard, one bill.
The Conversation
Starts at IISE
Three ways to move forward — pick the one that fits where you are right now.
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15 minutes at the conference. We'll map your top 3 operational pain points to specific IE.AI capabilities and show you a live demo tailored to your operation.
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