Integration Xperts, in collaboration with Salesforce, brought together an exclusive gathering of manufacturing industry leaders for an insightful evening dedicated to exploring the transformative power of artificial intelligence across operations. The event, marked by high-level discussions and meaningful networking, was designed to engage select executives in a dialogue around how AI is actively reshaping the manufacturing sector, improving operational resilience, and enabling smarter decision-making.
The highlight of the evening was a fireside chat featuring Mr. Ijlal Jafri, Group CIO of Martin Dow Limited, who offered practical insights on how AI is evolving the manufacturing landscape. In a candid conversation moderated by Umair Azam, CEO and Founder of Integration Xperts, Jafri discussed the changing role of CIOs and how AI technologies are driving efficiency and agility across supply chains, production systems, and innovation frameworks. The session offered a rare insider’s view into how leading industrial organizations in Pakistan are embracing digital tools to enhance competitiveness and adaptability.
Adding to the depth of the conversation, Aon Ali Siddiqui, Regional Director at Salesforce, provided a detailed walkthrough of Salesforce’s strategic roadmap for the Pakistani market. His remarks introduced Agentforce, a Salesforce innovation designed to embed AI-powered digital labor into enterprise workflows. Siddiqui highlighted how Agentforce enhances productivity across departments by integrating directly with existing applications, data infrastructures, and operational logic. He emphasized the solution’s role in augmenting the workforce and delivering improved customer experiences, all while maintaining the trusted security framework of the Salesforce platform.
Najeeb Ahmed Qureshi, Chief Innovation Officer at Integration Xperts, shared how the organization is applying AI in practical ways to deliver measurable value for its customers. By bridging the gap between hardware systems and intelligent software, Integration Xperts is building solutions tailored for Pakistan’s evolving industrial needs. His presentation demonstrated how AI can optimize performance, reduce operational risk, and streamline complex processes within the manufacturing sector.
Also present was Farhan Ibrahim Chaudhry, Head of Sales for Pakistan and RoAsia at Tableau, a Salesforce company. His participation further emphasized the integrated approach Salesforce is taking to unify analytics, automation, and customer engagement under one platform. Chaudhry’s presence underlined Tableau’s role in providing the visual and data-driven backbone to support smarter, faster decisions at scale.
The evening concluded with an expression of gratitude from Integration Xperts to all the executives who participated and contributed to the thoughtful exchange of ideas. The event not only reinforced Integration Xperts’ position as a trusted partner in digital transformation but also showcased the collaborative spirit with Salesforce to deliver future-ready solutions for manufacturing in Pakistan. Attendees left with a clearer understanding of how emerging technologies, particularly AI, are driving innovation across the enterprise landscape.
