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VP Global Director for ITD-4Growth

Deutsche Telekom

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IT Business Analyst - Group Staff Functions

Electrolux IT

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Robert Libbey

Head of Digital & Social Communications

Pfizer

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Like-minded peers show their latest developments, successes and failures in case study presentations
Get access easily to all speakers and delegates through Q&A sessions and hands-on workshops
Network face-to face as well as engage in the online Think Tank

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Limited to

250

Attendees
Limited to

200

Companies

25

Speakers

80/20

End User / Vendor Ratio

Why attend?

Move freely between the tracks
Customize your program
Attend the sessions of most interest

Agenda

World Class Connected Industry 2021

Digital Twins 2021

First day of conference

THURSDAY, JUNE 24TH

9:00

Opening of the Conference and Introduction of the Chairman by World Class Business Leaders

Thomas Sykora

Managing Director and Owner
SABO Mobile IT
Germany

Opening of the Conference and Introduction of the Chairman by World Class Business Leaders

Thomas Sykora

Managing Director and Owner
SABO Mobile IT
Germany

Opening of the Conference and Introduction of the Chairman by World Class Business Leaders

Ger Janssen

Head of Digital Twin Department & Program Manager Patient Digital Twin
Philips
The Netherlands

Opening of the Conference and Introduction of the Chairman by World Class Business Leaders

Ger Janssen

Head of Digital Twin Department & Program Manager Patient Digital Twin
Philips
The Netherlands

9:15

Teresa Alberts

CEO
ITficient
Switzerland

Digital Twin of a Valve System

Marco Wissinger

Pre‑Development Engineer
GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau
Germany

9:45

Industry 4.0 - The Big Picture

Prof. Dr. Dieter Wegener

Head of External Cooperation, Siemens Technology and ZVEI Führungskreis Industrie 4.0
Siemens
Germany

10:15

Restart in Production - Higher Efficiency and ROI

Andrea Roesinger

Chief Executive Officer (Co‑CEO)
Forcam
Germany

10:45

Coffee Break with Networking

11:15

Impact of Digital Technologies on Logistics Staff

Daniel Küster

Warsteiner Group
Supply Chain Director
Germany

Impact of Digital Technologies on Logistics Staff

Daniel Küster

Warsteiner Group
Supply Chain Director
Germany

Combining Digital Twins and Virtual Reality to Better Plan your Infrastructure

Ralf H Komor

Digital Twins Expert
Waldner Laboratory Systems
Germany

Christian Kolb

Head of Digital Construction
Waldner Laboratory Systems
Germany

Ralf H Komor

Digital Twins Expert
Waldner Laboratory Systems
Germany

Combining Digital Twins and Virtual Reality to Better Plan your Infrastructure

Christian Kolb

Head of Digital Construction
Waldner Laboratory Systems
Germany

11:45

Planning Serial Production Process of Customizable Products with the Digital Twin dpa

Thomas Sykora

Managing Director and Owner
SABO Mobile IT
Germany

Planning Serial Production Process of Customizable Products with the Digital Twin dpa

Thomas Sykora

Managing Director and Owner
SABO Mobile IT
Germany

Twinning Across Europe

Jeroen Broekhuijsen

Business Consultant
TNO
The Netherlands

Twinning Across Europe

Jeroen Broekhuijsen

Business Consultant
TNO
The Netherlands

12:00

Use Cases for Digital Transformation Through Location Tracking

Dr. Uwe Springmann

Sales Director
Ubisense
Germany

Use Cases for Digital Transformation Through Location Tracking

Dr. Uwe Springmann

Sales Director
Ubisense
Germany

12:15

From UWB to RFID - The Integration of a Localization Platform at BMW

Thomas Strebin

Product Owner Identification & Localization
BMW Group
Germany

From UWB to RFID - The Integration of a Localization Platform at BMW

Thomas Strebin

Product Owner Identification & Localization
BMW Group
Germany

Overcoming Uncertainty with Simulation Digital Twins

Michel Morvan

Co‑Founder and Executive Chairman
Cosmo Tech
France

Overcoming Uncertainty with Simulation Digital Twins

Michel Morvan

Co‑Founder and Executive Chairman
Cosmo Tech
France

12:30

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Industry 4.0

Use Cases for Digital Transformation Through Location Tracking

Dr. Uwe Springmann (Ubisense)

Digital Twin of a Valve System

Teresa Alberts (ITficient)
and
Marco Wissinger (GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau)

Restart in Production - Higher Efficiency and ROI

Andrea Roesinger (Forcam)

Impact of Digital Technologies on Logistics Staff

Daniel Küster (Supply Chain Director)

Planning Serial Production Process of Customizable Products with the Digital Twin dpa

Thomas Sykora (SABO Mobile IT)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Industry 4.0

Use Cases for Digital Transformation Through Location Tracking

Dr. Uwe Springmann (Ubisense)

Digital Twin of a Valve System

Teresa Alberts (ITficient)
and
Marco Wissinger (GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau)

Restart in Production - Higher Efficiency and ROI

Andrea Roesinger (Forcam)

Impact of Digital Technologies on Logistics Staff

Daniel Küster (Supply Chain Director)

Planning Serial Production Process of Customizable Products with the Digital Twin dpa

Thomas Sykora (SABO Mobile IT)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Digital Twins

Industry 4.0 - The Big Picture

Prof. Dr. Dieter Wegener (Siemens)

Combining Digital Twins and Virtual Reality to Better Plan your Infrastructure

Ralf H Komor (Waldner Laboratory Systems)
and
Christian Kolb (Waldner Laboratory Systems)

Twinning Across Europe

Jeroen Broekhuijsen (TNO)

Overcoming Uncertainty with Simulation Digital Twins

Michel Morvan (Cosmo Tech)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Digital Twins

Industry 4.0 - The Big Picture

Prof. Dr. Dieter Wegener (Siemens)

Combining Digital Twins and Virtual Reality to Better Plan your Infrastructure

Ralf H Komor (Waldner Laboratory Systems)
and
Christian Kolb (Waldner Laboratory Systems)

Twinning Across Europe

Jeroen Broekhuijsen (TNO)

Overcoming Uncertainty with Simulation Digital Twins

Michel Morvan (Cosmo Tech)

13:15

Lunch with Networking

14:45

Knowledge - THE Resource of the Future!

Harald Kirsch

Head of Automation & Industrial IT
ALD Vacuum Technologies
Germany

Knowledge - THE Resource of the Future!

Harald Kirsch

Head of Automation & Industrial IT
ALD Vacuum Technologies
Germany

Connecting the Human with the Machine - How Augmented Reality and IoT Help with Shop Floor Efficiency

Joanna Biela

Global Channel Account Manager IoT and AR
TeamViewer
Germany

Julian Erdmann

Channel Account Manager IoT and AR
TeamViewer
Germany

Joanna Biela

Global Channel Account Manager IoT and AR
TeamViewer
Germany

Connecting the Human with the Machine - How Augmented Reality and IoT Help with Shop Floor Efficiency

Julian Erdmann

Channel Account Manager IoT and AR
TeamViewer
Germany

15:15

Fully Automated Material Flow - Geolocation as Key Technology of Tomorrow's Smart Factory

Mehdi Bentanfous

CRO of KINEXON Industries and Managing Director of KINEXON
KINEXON Industries
Germany

Fully Automated Material Flow - Geolocation as Key Technology of Tomorrow's Smart Factory

Mehdi Bentanfous

CRO of KINEXON Industries and Managing Director of KINEXON
KINEXON Industries
Germany

Implementing Vertical Solutions for Digital Twin

Uwe Schnepf

Head of Industrial IoT Solutions and Strategic Partnerships
q.beyond
Germany

Implementing Vertical Solutions for Digital Twin

Uwe Schnepf

Head of Industrial IoT Solutions and Strategic Partnerships
q.beyond
Germany

15:45

IoT and Big Data for the Improvement of Industrial & Manufacturing Processes

Javier Matias Aries

Industry 4.0 Expert
Nordex / Acciona
Brazil

IoT and Big Data for the Improvement of Industrial & Manufacturing Processes

Javier Matias Aries

Industry 4.0 Expert
Nordex / Acciona
Brazil

An Interconnected Digital Twin World: Building Digital Twins for Smart Construction Based on Drone Reconnaissance

Daniel Paz

Investments & Venture Development
Deutsche Bahn
Germany

Yin Chen

ThinkTank Digitalization and Technology
Deutsche Bahn
Germany

Daniel Paz

Investments & Venture Development
Deutsche Bahn
Germany

An Interconnected Digital Twin World: Building Digital Twins for Smart Construction Based on Drone Reconnaissance

Yin Chen

ThinkTank Digitalization and Technology
Deutsche Bahn
Germany

16:15

The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Smart Car Manufacturing

Seham El Behissy

General Manager Digital & Connected Cars
Group Renault
United Arab Emirates

The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Smart Car Manufacturing

Seham El Behissy

General Manager Digital & Connected Cars
Group Renault
United Arab Emirates

What Does it Mean to be Digital Twin Enabled?

Prasanta Bose

Vice President, Head of Data Science & Analytics
Acuity Brands
USA

What Does it Mean to be Digital Twin Enabled?

Prasanta Bose

Vice President, Head of Data Science & Analytics
Acuity Brands
USA

16:45

Coffee Break with Networking

17:15

Digital Twin and Information Security – a Win-Win for Critical Infrastructure Operators

Dominik Dahl

Data Lab
Amprion
Germany

17:45

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Industry 4.0

Knowledge - THE Resource of the Future!

Harald Kirsch (ALD Vacuum Technologies)

IoT and Big Data for the Improvement of Industrial & Manufacturing Processes

Javier Matias Aries (Nordex / Acciona)

Digital Twin and Information Security – a Win-Win for Critical Infrastructure Operators

Dominik Dahl (Amprion)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Industry 4.0

Knowledge - THE Resource of the Future!

Harald Kirsch (ALD Vacuum Technologies)

IoT and Big Data for the Improvement of Industrial & Manufacturing Processes

Javier Matias Aries (Nordex / Acciona)

Digital Twin and Information Security – a Win-Win for Critical Infrastructure Operators

Dominik Dahl (Amprion)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Digital Twins

Connecting the Human with the Machine - How Augmented Reality and IoT Help with Shop Floor Efficiency

Joanna Biela (TeamViewer)
and
Julian Erdmann (TeamViewer)

Implementing Vertical Solutions for Digital Twin

Uwe Schnepf (q.beyond)

An Interconnected Digital Twin World: Building Digital Twins for Smart Construction Based on Drone Reconnaissance

Daniel Paz (Deutsche Bahn)
and
Yin Chen (Deutsche Bahn)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Digital Twins

Connecting the Human with the Machine - How Augmented Reality and IoT Help with Shop Floor Efficiency

Joanna Biela (TeamViewer)
and
Julian Erdmann (TeamViewer)

Implementing Vertical Solutions for Digital Twin

Uwe Schnepf (q.beyond)

An Interconnected Digital Twin World: Building Digital Twins for Smart Construction Based on Drone Reconnaissance

Daniel Paz (Deutsche Bahn)
and
Yin Chen (Deutsche Bahn)

18:30

Summary of the First Day of the Conference and Startup Pitch Session

19:00

Evening Reception with Sparkling Wine, Snacks, and Networking

Engage in exciting conversations. Strengthen your network after a day full of knowledge sharing, groundbreaking presentations, and interesting conversations. Join delegates and speakers in the relaxed atmosphere of the event venue.

Second day of conference

FRIDAY, JUNE 25TH

9:00

Opening of the Second Day and Introduction of the Chairman by World Class Business Leaders

Ger Janssen

Head of Digital Twin Department & Program Manager Patient Digital Twin
Philips
The Netherlands

9:15

Digital Twin Developments in Healthcare

Ger Janssen

Head of Digital Twin Department & Program Manager Patient Digital Twin
Philips
The Netherlands

9:45

Universal Automation - Changing Games with Software-Centric and Data-Driven Automation

Michael Krausnick

Business Development Leader Industrial Automation DACH
Schneider Electric
Germany

10:15

Setting up the Digital Twin from a Sustainment Perspective

Peter Drewes

Business Intelligence
Lockheed Martin
USA

10:45

Coffee Break with Networking

11:15

How your Internal Audit Department can Help your Company Embrace Digital Twins

Benoit Lescot

Group Internal Audit Manager
Carrefour
France

11:45

Digital Twins Scaling in Large Organizations

Vitaly Elichev

Senior Production Technologist
Wintershall Dea
Germany

12:15

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Digital Twin Developments in Healthcare

Ger Janssen (Philips)

Universal Automation - Changing Games with Software-Centric and Data-Driven Automation

Michael Krausnick (Schneider Electric)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Digital Twin Developments in Healthcare

Ger Janssen (Philips)

Universal Automation - Changing Games with Software-Centric and Data-Driven Automation

Michael Krausnick (Schneider Electric)

13:00

Lunch with Networking

14:30

Biomedical Data Science and the First Steps Towards Digital Twin Generation

Bob Angell

Biomedical Data Scientist & Founder
Health Data Science Association, CoMorbus
USA

15:00

Urban Digital Twins & Urban Air Mobility to Create Sustainable & Resilient Cities

Jonas Onland

Program Lead Urban Air Mobility
On behalf of Brainport Eindhoven
The Netherlands

15:30

Leveraging Drones and Machine Learning to Drive Efficiency Through Digital Twins

Jono Millin

Co‑Founder & Chief Customer Officer
DroneDeploy
USA

16:00

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Urban Digital Twins & Urban Air Mobility to Create Sustainable & Resilient Cities

Jonas Onland (On behalf of Brainport Eindhoven)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Urban Digital Twins & Urban Air Mobility to Create Sustainable & Resilient Cities

Jonas Onland (On behalf of Brainport Eindhoven)

16:45

Summary of the Second Day and End of the Conference

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