Thierry Martin

The manufacturing industry has reached an inflection point, when AI agents can reason across plant-floor telemetry, maintenance logs and ERP systems to predict equipment failures and manage supply chain disruptions. Yet, how do organizations build a data foundation that enables agents to operate securely and autonomously across the enterprise? Learn how industry leaders are moving beyond pilots to deploy agentic workflows. This session highlights how AI agents are being used to transform supply chains, modernize shop floors and perfect the product lifecycle to deliver high-impact business results and operational resilience.

Toyota Motor Europe reveals how it uses the Snowflake AI Data Cloud to build the disciplined, trust-first foundations needed for responsible AI. Inspired by the principle that AI is “20% fun, 80% hard work,” Toyota shows how strong governance with Snowflake Horizon Catalog, GDPR alignment, consent management, and EU Data and AI Act readiness are embedded into every data product. Learn how Toyota’s governed data mesh and data marketplace democratize high-quality, compliant data so teams can innovate confidently and sustainably across the organization.

At Toyota Motor Europe, high-quality data is business critical. Thierry Martin, Head of Data & AI will share how his team applies Toyota Production System (TPS) principles to enterprise data and embeds data + AI observability into their 5S methodology. Attendees will learn how proactive monitoring and a PDCA approach to closing the loop drives continuous data quality improvement and builds trust in data, BI, & AI across global operations.

Establishing a data and AI-driven culture doesn’t happen overnight. And it won’t happen with just a vocal leader, no matter how big the megaphone. Real buy-in requires a show rather than tell approach. When people see and hear real results, real change typically follows. Better yet, participation gives them a stake in the game. Join this session to hear how Snowflake’s customers communicate the value of data and AI to develop a data culture and drive truly transformative change.

Deploying a Data Mesh on Snowflake has enabled Toyota Motor Europe to manage data more effectively, allowing each business unit to own, manage, and share their data products. This session will explore three key areas: deploying Toyota's data mesh on Snowflake, leveraging the marketplace for 360° business views, and utilizing Snowflake's capabilities—such as data clean rooms, Streamlit, and hybrid tables—to empower business domains and drive innovative use cases.