Radix sets Houston industrial AI event for 2026

Radix has announced RUSH 2026, a one-day industrial AI event in Houston that will bring together senior executives from the energy, manufacturing, chemicals and infrastructure sectors.

The programme will focus on how industrial groups can move artificial intelligence projects from pilot schemes into broader operational use. Radix described the event as a forum for discussions on interoperability, data use, resilience and digital transformation across asset-intensive industries.

The company positioned the event as a response to customer demand for practical guidance on applying AI in industrial settings. The agenda will include panel discussions, fireside chats and keynote addresses from business and industry figures.

João Carlos Chachamovitz, founder and global CEO of Radix, said the previous edition had delivered practical benefits for customers. "Customers saw real value at RUSH -shared intelligence in one place that turns bold ideas into operational success and their visions into valuable results," he said.

Radix also pointed to pressure on industrial companies to demonstrate clearer returns from digital projects, a theme echoed by its North American leadership.

"Customers demand outcomes, not noise. That's why RUSH delivers the frameworks and real-world intelligence needed to scale digital transformation quickly and responsibly. We've eliminated the standard slide decks and built a space where industry leaders gain the insights they need to decide, act, and scale with confidence," said Alexander Clausbruch, co-founder and CEO of Radix North America.

Event Focus

Planned discussions will cover a range of operational issues facing industrial businesses. Topics include interoperability, data and return on investment in asset-intensive industries; leadership transition in energy; the next digital era for manufacturing data; data resilience; security for resilient operations; and the use of emerging technologies in industrial environments.

The event will also feature a keynote address by Allen Forte, founder of the Inspiring People to Skilful Living Development Program and a retired executive officer in the US Army, as well as a special address by Dr Lisa Graham, CEO of Seeq.

Forte said the broader challenge was execution rather than technology alone. "Businesses across the globe today work hard to be great, and most find it difficult no matter the industry - technology included. Things won't get easier for us until we get better. For several years, we've come alongside Radix to help them continually engage and provide consistent value to their customers," he said.

Graham said industrial companies were moving beyond early-stage trials of digital tools. "Industrial leaders are no longer simply experimenting with digital transformation technologies - they are driving strong execution at scale. Radix is setting a new standard for actionable insights, and I am thrilled to partner with and support Radix as RUSH accelerates that shift from ambition to outcomes," she said.

Partner Backing

Technology partners involved in the event include World Wide Technology, Seeq, IBM, Cognite, EdgeTI, Cyolo, Intel and Dell Technologies. Their participation reflects the growing role of software, infrastructure and cybersecurity vendors in industrial AI programmes, particularly as businesses seek to connect plant operations, data systems and decision-making tools.

Radix presented RUSH 2026 as part of a broader effort to strengthen its position in sectors that depend heavily on large physical assets and complex operational systems. Founded in 2010, the company operates globally in consulting, engineering, operational technology and digital services, with headquarters in Rio de Janeiro and its North American headquarters in Houston.

According to Radix, its customer base spans more than 30 countries. That international footprint gives it exposure to industries where AI deployment often depends less on consumer-facing applications and more on plant reliability, safety, data integration and maintenance planning.

Another outside voice attached to the event is John Rossman, an early Amazon executive and author, who emphasised the management challenge behind adopting new technology in large organisations. "Emerging technology only creates value when customers have tackled real problems and know how to lead the whole transformation, moving from pilots to impact. I'm thrilled to be participating because Radix stands beside those leaders-helping them make smarter bets, build the operating muscle to scale, and convert digital vision into real-world performance. When customers are ready to lead boldly, together, we help them transform what's possible across their entire enterprise. Raw discussions matter. They make it real," he said.