ACE 2025 | What if Panel Discussion

In this thought-provoking panel from ACE 2025, leading voices in engineering, technology, and digital transformation come together to reimagine what’s possible for the future of product lifecycle management.

This session challenges assumptions and explores how next-generation PLM can empower innovation.
Led by Aras CTO, Rob McAveny, Panelists Include:
• Julian Ostrow, Senior Director, Partner Engineering, Microsoft
• Martin Eigner, Managing Director, EIGNER Engineering Consult
• David Long, Director for Strategic Integration, Incose
• Liz Graham, CEO, Ada IQ

Together, they explore:
How to break through common PLM bottlenecks and barriers
The role of AI in enhancing decision-making, root cause analysis, and change prediction
Why seamless integration and data flow are key to future-ready organizations
Strategies to move from reactive processes to proactive, connected innovation

Whether you're evolving your PLM strategy or just starting your digital thread journey, this panel offers big ideas and practical insights to guide your path forward.

Recorded live at ACE 2025
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