Technical track

Global Academic and Future Workforce Program

Name: Realize LIVE Americas 2025
Start: 2025-06-02
End: 2025-06-05
Location: Huntington Place

Join the Global Academic and Future Workforce Program at Realize LIVE and learn how we're collaborating with industrial companies and academic institutions to help engineering students become day-one ready.

Featured experience

Preparing future engineers for the digital enterprise

Two engineering students work on computers as part of a design challenge.

In this best-practice session, attendees will learn how the Purdue School of Engineering Technology is preparing future engineers through the introduction and practical use of enterprise processes and tools, starting in their first semester. Hear how Purdue is bringing critical industry experience in two first-year classes.

Speakers: Nathan Hartman and Travis Fuerst (Purdue)

Key takeaways

Academic Adoption of Enterprise Tools & Processes: Comprehend how academic institutions can leverage industry partners and enterprise applications in the undergraduate curriculum to prepare students for digital transformation
Practical Implementation: Gain insights on how to successfully implement industry tools, processes and best practices in a practical manner at a top tier engineering university
Challenges and Opportunities: Learn about the challenges experienced in the implementation and how they can be overcome

Featured Academic and future workforce speakers

Educators, students and industry professionals alike will be sharing initiatives and bold ideas for addressing the engineering skills gap.

Seneca Polytechnic

Goran Tesanovic, Professor

Goran is currently a Professor for the program and industry relationship coordinator at Seneca Polytechnic. He created Mechatronics micro-credential in a partnership with Siemens.

TUV SUD

Ricardo Ramirez Castro, Lead Robotics Coach

As a Robotics Lead Coach, Ricardo has learned to simplify technical expertise, get an audience to engage in different topics, and show them a different perspective that might be worth considering.

Purdue University

Nathan Hartman, Associate Head for Manufacturing

Professor Hartman’s research areas focus on the product lifecycle management and the digital transformation of manufacturing.

University of California

Ian Williamson, Dean of Paul Merage School of Business

Dr. Ian Williamson is a globally recognized expert in the area of human resource management and the impact of talent pipelines on organizational outcomes.

Featured Academic sessions

Thought leadership

Preparing future engineers for the digital enterprise

Purdue University

Attendees will learn how the Purdue School of Engineering Technology is preparing future engineers through the introduction and practical use of enterprise processes and tools, starting in their first semester.

Thought leadership

Going against trends

TUV SUD

This presentation challenges the assumption that all technology trends are worth following. While trends often promise innovation and progress, hear about the value of aligning with long-term goals vs. short-term gains.

Thought leadership

Your future workforce: a student panel

Wayne State University

This panel discussion aims to equip employers and educators with actionable insights to better support the next generation of technical talent and ensure a smooth transition from academia to the professional world.

Industry talks

Innovation through industry-academia collaboration

University of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati (UC) and Siemens Digital Industries Software have forged a dynamic partnership that showcases the value of collaboration between industry leaders and academic institutions.

Technical track

Global Academic and Future Workforce Program

Preparing future engineers for the digital enterprise

How microcredentials can address the skills gap