Packwise at the SAP Roadshow Houston: Innovation Meets the Future of AI-Driven Energy

The SAP Roadshow “AI and the Energy Sector” recently energized the US innovation community, gathering industry leaders at The Ion in Houston. Among distinguished panelists was Felix Weger, Packwise Co-Founder and Head of Innovation, who shared his vision for digital transformation within the energy, chemical, and process industries.

High-Profile Speaker Lineup

A distinguished cohort of leaders in energy innovation and digital transformation contributed to the event:

• Stephane Lauzon – Head of Oil, Gas & Energy, SAP Labs US

• Anna Dai – Co-Founder & CEO, Varea Energy

• Pandu Devarakota – Senior Principal Science Expert, Shell Energy

• Kera Gautreau – Senior Director, Houston Energy Transition Initiative (Greater Houston Partnership)

• Daniel Zimmer – Senior Director, Head of Engagement, SAP Labs US

• Felix Weger – Co-Founder & Head of Innovation, Packwise
  
  

Each panelist is an industry leader shaping the use of AI and IIoT technologies in the American energy, chemicals, and logistics sectors. Their discussion covered topics from AI-driven supply chain transparency to sustainable fleet management, underlining the event’s reputation as a top-tier networking and knowledge-sharing forum for innovators in the United States.

Driving Supply Chain Efficiency With IIoT Solutions

During the discussion, Felix Weger highlighted how digitalization and Industrial IoT (IIoT) are revolutionizing supply chains across the US process industry. Packwise’s Smart Cap empowers companies to streamline chemical logistics with real-time container tracking, advanced fill level monitoring, and automated shock detection. These scalable solutions help businesses achieve supply chain transparency, reduce losses from inefficiency, and automate manual processes, all while complying with rigorous safety regulations like ATEX and GDPR.

Key topics included:

• IIoT container tracking platforms

• Remote tank monitoring for industrial liquids

• Smart automation for chemical logistics

• Digital fill level measurement and inventory control

Artificial Intelligence as a Game Changer

With AI increasingly embedded in SAP’s Business Technology Platform, the conversation turned to how artificial intelligence is reshaping US energy operations. Weger described how Packwise leverages AI to turn sensor and supply chain data into actionable insights. Predictive analytics provide accurate inventory forecasts while enabling sustainable, data-driven decisions for logistics, fleet management, and process optimization.

Benefits discussed:

• Process automation in logistics via cloud platforms

• Reducing logistics costs and empty runs

• Improving resource efficiency

• Enhancing sustainability by lowering CO2 emissions

Sustainability and Safety in Focus

Panelists emphasized the growing demand for reliable, future-proof logistics. Packwise’s digital solutions address common US market challenges like container loss, lack of supply chain visibility, and inefficient manual data collection. The ATEX-certified Smart Cap enables safe monitoring of containers, even in hazardous environments— a real advantage for the American oil, gas, and chemical sectors.

Why US Companies Choose Packwise

By participating in the SAP Roadshow, Packwise reinforced its position as a innovative IIoT provider for the American market, offering unique advantages:

• Hassle-free installation and fast deployment

• Specialized solutions for bulk liquid logistics

• Robust compliance and security features

• Seamless integration with US-based cloud and ERP systems

US companies seeking to digitize their logistics, automate workflows, and leverage AI for smarter business decisions will find a trusted partner in Packwise.

Discover more about how Packwise can transform your US logistics strategy and chemical supply chain and don´t hesitate to contact us!