How to Drive Operational Efficiency & Manage Risk with Intelligence & Interoperability
David Rocha, Director, Product Management at Enablon
In this thought leadership session, David Rocha, Senior Director of Product Management at Enablon, demonstrated how the convergence of agentic AI, digital twins, and enterprise platforms is reshaping operational safety, streamlining permit-to-work processes, and advancing process safety management within complex industrial settings.
David Rocha began by confronting the limitations of traditional, siloed safety processes—where human memory, paper trails, and disconnected systems often lead to missed signals and reactive decisions. He made the case for a paradigm shift toward integrated, intelligent systems that move organisations from hindsight to foresight—enabling proactive risk management and operational clarity.
At the core of this transformation is the convergence of three forces: digital twins for context, agentic AI for intelligence, and enterprise tools for action. David Rocha showcased a suite of use cases, including AI-driven hazard detection, permit validation, barrier monitoring, and emergency simulation. These innovations are designed not just to automate tasks, but to anticipate risks, suggest preventative actions, and ensure compliance within a dynamic operational landscape.
He also emphasised that achieving this vision requires more than technology—it demands a secure, scalable infrastructure, accessible and high-quality data, trustworthy AI models, and strong governance frameworks. Ultimately, the session illustrated how aligning people, process, and platforms can unlock safer, smarter, and more resilient industrial operations.
