{"id":761,"date":"2026-04-14T10:29:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/realize-live\/?p=761"},"modified":"2026-04-14T10:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:29:10","slug":"general-session-realize-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/realize-live\/general-session-realize-live\/","title":{"rendered":"General Session\u00a0at Realize LIVE: Where digital transformation takes center stage\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Realize LIVE, the\u00a0General Session\u00a0brings together the voices, ideas and technologies shaping the future of industry.\u00a0 Our event host Magnus Edholm met Adam Shepherd from Northrup Grumman to talk about the keynote experience at Realize LIVE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0904-1024x641.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Shepherd, keynote speaker Realize LIVE 2025\" class=\"wp-image-619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0904-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0904-600x376.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0904-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0904-1536x962.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0904-2048x1282.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0904-900x563.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adam Shepherd, Northrup Grumman, on stage at Realize LIVE 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the interview here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/04\/RealizeFIVE_GeneralSessionwithAdamShepherd.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/events.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/realizelive\/americas\/pricing-packages-americas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Realize LIVE Americas<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/events.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/realizelive\/europe\/pricing-packaging-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Realize LIVE Europe<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/events.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/realizelive\/asia-pacific\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Realize LIVE Asia-Pacific<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From engineering and manufacturing to product lifecycle management and&nbsp;Industrial&nbsp;AI,&nbsp;the&nbsp;General Session&nbsp;offers&nbsp;a unique opportunity to hear directly from leaders who are applying digital transformation to real-world challenges.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;where strategy meets experience \u2014 and where attendees can learn how companies across industries are turning innovation into action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Siemens\u2019 global digital transformation event,\u202f<strong>Realize LIVE<\/strong>\u202fconnects professionals from around the world through thought leadership, technical learning, hands-on training,&nbsp;networking&nbsp;and expert engagement. And at the center of that experience is the&nbsp;General Session.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0816-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"General Session at Realize LIVE 2025\" class=\"wp-image-613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0816-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0816-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0816-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0816-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0816-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/siemens-6-4-25-drew-bird-0816-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Robert Stukes &#8211; Naval Sea Systems &#8211; Realize LIVE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the&nbsp;General Session&nbsp;matters&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;General Session&nbsp;is more than a keynote platform. It is where attendees gain a broader view of the trends,&nbsp;technologies,&nbsp;and business priorities driving change across industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent Realize\u00a0FIVE podcast, former\u00a0General Session\u00a0speaker\u202f<strong>Adam Shepherd of Northrop Grumman<\/strong>\u202fhighlighted one of the event\u2019s biggest strengths<em>: the ability to learn from organizations outside your own industry<\/em>. Whether companies are building\u00a0aircraft, scaling advanced\u00a0manufacturing\u00a0or modernizing enterprise processes, many are working through similar challenges around data, collaboration,\u00a0speed\u00a0and complexity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That cross-industry perspective is what makes the&nbsp;General Session&nbsp;so valuable. It helps attendees discover&nbsp;new approaches, challenge&nbsp;assumptions&nbsp;and take fresh ideas back to their own teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Lineup taking shape&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;General Session&nbsp;lineup for\u202f<strong>Realize LIVE Americas<\/strong>\u202fis already beginning to take shape, with announced speakers&nbsp;including\u202f&nbsp;<strong>John&nbsp;\u201cJay\u201d B. Rogers, Jr., CEO &amp; Co-Founder of Haddy<\/strong>, and\u202f<strong>Ed Pleet, Chief Technology Officer at Shape Corporation<\/strong>. Together, they bring valuable perspectives on advanced manufacturing, innovation and engineering leadership, highlighting how digital transformation is creating impact across industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For\u202f<strong>Realize LIVE Europe<\/strong>, announced speakers include\u202f<strong>Inga Gorbunova of Nikon SLM Solutions<\/strong>,\u202f<strong>Sandrine Ledru of&nbsp;OPmobility<\/strong>,\u202f<strong>Daniel Damson and Jonathan Cooper of Rolls-Royce<\/strong>, and\u202f<strong>Arist\u00f3teles Terceiro Neto of&nbsp;Vivix&nbsp;Vidros&nbsp;Planos<\/strong>. Their experience spans industrial transformation, lifecycle management, digital thread&nbsp;strategy&nbsp;and enterprise innovation \u2014 with more speaker announcements still to come.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More than inspiration&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens on the&nbsp;General Session&nbsp;does not end when the session does.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest advantages of Realize LIVE is the opportunity to continue the conversation \u2014 with peers, experts,&nbsp;partners&nbsp;and presenters. The ideas shared on stage often lead to deeper&nbsp;discussions, new connections and practical next steps that continue well beyond the event itself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is what makes Realize LIVE more than a conference. It is a place to engage with a global community focused on digital transformation and continuous innovation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turn insight into action&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;General Session&nbsp;is only one part of the Realize LIVE experience.&nbsp;Attendees&nbsp;can&nbsp;also&nbsp;explore:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hands-on training&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical&nbsp;sessions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Solution Center&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Industry HQ&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these experiences help attendees connect strategic ideas with practical execution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join us at Realize LIVE&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to hear how industry leaders are using digital transformation to solve complex challenges, improve&nbsp;performance&nbsp;and shape what comes next, the&nbsp;General Session&nbsp;is the place to start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore the agenda, discover the\u00a0speakers\u00a0and register for Realize LIVE Americas\u00a0.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t&nbsp;just hear about the future of industry \u2014 experience it&nbsp;live.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/events.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/realizelive\/americas\/pricing-packages-americas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Realize LIVE Americas<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/events.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/realizelive\/europe\/pricing-packaging-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Realize LIVE Europe<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/events.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/realizelive\/asia-pacific\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Realize LIVE Asia-Pacific<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/04\/RealizeLive25_250630_133-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Realize LIVE General Session 2025\" class=\"wp-image-766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/04\/RealizeLive25_250630_133-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/04\/RealizeLive25_250630_133-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/04\/RealizeLive25_250630_133-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/04\/RealizeLive25_250630_133-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/04\/RealizeLive25_250630_133-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/04\/RealizeLive25_250630_133-1-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hear from General Session speaker Adam Shepherd in this short interview on exciting content at this years&#8217; Realize LIVE events. 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