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Julie Thyne

Global Improvement Director Dow

Julie Thyne has worked for Dow, Inc. for the last 27 years in a variety of manufacturing and engineering positions that include experience in pharmaceuticals, automotive, and electronic materials. She is currently an Improvement Director. Julie is the recipient of the 2014 STEP Ahead award from the Manufacturing Institute and a Prosci® certified change manager. Outside of work, Julie promotes STEM education for elementary and middle school students.

Pre-Conference Workshop & Masterclass - February 23, 2026

8:00 AM Just Because AI Can Should It? Making Smarter Choices in AI Deployment

As AI capabilities accelerate, energy leaders face a critical question: not just what can AI do, but what should it do? This workshop challenges attendees to rethink how they evaluate AI investments, balancing innovation with practicality, and automation with human judgment.

Participants will explore real-world examples where AI was deployed alongside, or in place of, simpler automation tools. Through comparative case studies, they’ll learn how to assess whether AI is truly the right tool for the job, or whether a traditional script or workflow might deliver the same outcome with less complexity, cost, or computing power. This session will help attendees avoid “AI for AI’s sake” and focus on value-first decision-making.

The workshop will also address the risks of over-automation in a climate of workforce reductions. As companies look to AI to fill human gaps, participants will reflect on where human oversight remains essential, and how to design systems that preserve accountability, safety, and trust.

Join us and leave with a framework for identifying when AI should augment human roles and when it shouldn’t replace them.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Julie.

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