Diana Smirnova

Vice President Research and Development Avery Dennison

As the Vice President of Research and Development for North America’s Materials Group at Avery Dennison, Diana oversees product innovation for labels and graphics materials. Avery Dennison is a Fortune 500 materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions.

With a decade of experience in various regional and global R&D leadership roles, Diana has led teams in the development of cutting-edge products and material technologies across a range of industries. In her current capacity, she ensures that the R&D organization's capabilities, processes, and initiatives align seamlessly with the company's strategies.

Armed with a degree in chemical engineering and a background in polymer physics, Diana leverages her expertise in material science to drive sustainable innovation, playing a pivotal role in Avery Dennison's ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Agenda Day 1

8:45 AM OPENING PANEL DISCUSSION: From Messy Data to Smart Decisions: How Data Science is Unlocking Lab Insights Today

Labs often work with scattered, half-structured data that isn’t “AI-ready.” This panel discussion will explore how data science can turn existing datasets into actionable insights, improve decision-making, and prepare teams for next-generation AI applications.

During this panel discussion, experts will discuss:

• How we can unlock value from existing data: Learn how to extract actionable insights from scattered, half-structured lab datasets without waiting for perfect “AI-ready” data.

• Ways to drive smarter decisions: what are those practical ways data science can improve decision-making and operational efficiency in R&D and lab environments.

• Prepare for next-gen AI: how can we set up teams, workflows, and data strategies to take advantage of emerging AI tools, including agentic AI and advanced analytics?

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

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