The leading business conference

The On- and Offline Classroom for Business Leaders

"I enjoyed the conference very much. Speakers, location and organization were very good."

Dr. Thomas Salditt

Vice President Digital Business Enabling

BSH Hausgeräte

"Thank you for the opportunity to present at your event. I liked it a lot. I met very interesting people, I learned new perspectives and I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the deep conversations."

Thomas Zuchtriegel

Head of AVP / CTO-Member / Advisor

Audi

"The high quality of the speakers and their exciting presentations were very remarkable! The event offers excellent networking opportunities."

Alfred Lief

CTO of Future Solutions

Airbus

How It Works

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

Facts

Limited to

100

Attendees
Limited to

80

Companies

20

Speakers

Why attend?

Make the most of your time by attending this unique conference that will cover the topics of future manufacturing every business leader should know about
Walk away with more understanding, connections, and information regarding Industry 5.0, digital twins, and industrial XR
Our business round-table discussions allow interaction and dynamic discussion as well as ample opportunities to pose questions to an expert panel of speakers

Agenda

First day of conference

THURSDAY, MAY 11TH

9:00

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Stream

Ingo Hild

Werksleiter
ams OSRAM
Deutschland

9:15

IoT in Asset Management and Monitoring

Hristo Balabanov

Connected Equipment Product Manager
Coca‑Cola Hellenic
Bulgaria

9:45

Building Multidisciplinary Teams for IoT Success

Alexander Schmitt

CTO
FYTA
Germany

10:15

How to Accelerate Your Time to Market for Connected Devices

Francis Cepero

Director Vertical Market Solutions
A1 Digital
Germany

10:30

Coffee Break with Networking

11:00

Smart Factories and Value Chains - How to Successfully Master the Transformation

Daniel Heinzler

Manager
Porsche Consulting
Germany

11:30

The Law of Small Numbers: AI Quality Control in a 0 ppm Environment

Enno de Lange

Director of Digital Transformation
Johnson Electric
Switzerland

12:00

Energy Analytics and Industrial IoT: Simplifying the Journey and Maximizing Impact

Jordan Appleson

Chief Executive Officer
Hark
United Kingdom

12:15

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

  1. IoT in Asset Management and Monitoring

    Hristo Balabanov (Coca‑Cola Hellenic)
  2. Building Multidisciplinary Teams for IoT Success

    Alexander Schmitt (FYTA)
  3. How to Accelerate Your Time to Market for Connected Devices

    Francis Cepero (A1 Digital)
  4. Smart Factories and Value Chains - How to Successfully Master the Transformation

    Daniel Heinzler (Porsche Consulting)
  5. The Law of Small Numbers: AI Quality Control in a 0 ppm Environment

    Enno de Lange (Johnson Electric)
  6. Energy Analytics and Industrial IoT: Simplifying the Journey and Maximizing Impact

    Jordan Appleson (Hark)

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

  1. IoT in Asset Management and Monitoring

    Hristo Balabanov (Coca‑Cola Hellenic)
  2. Building Multidisciplinary Teams for IoT Success

    Alexander Schmitt (FYTA)
  3. How to Accelerate Your Time to Market for Connected Devices

    Francis Cepero (A1 Digital)
  4. Smart Factories and Value Chains - How to Successfully Master the Transformation

    Daniel Heinzler (Porsche Consulting)
  5. The Law of Small Numbers: AI Quality Control in a 0 ppm Environment

    Enno de Lange (Johnson Electric)
  6. Energy Analytics and Industrial IoT: Simplifying the Journey and Maximizing Impact

    Jordan Appleson (Hark)

13:00

Lunch with Networking

14:15

Exhibitor Pitch

Tour of the exhibition - Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space

14:30

Industry 4.0 to Bring Value with People at the Center of Transformation

15:00

Whisky! How the Use of IT Ensures Quality in the Production of Spirits

Karsten Behrend

Manufacturing Business Consultant
Objectivity
Germany

15:15

Digital Twin for Quality Improvement by Using AI Algorithm

Ingo Hild

Werksleiter
ams OSRAM
Deutschland

15:45

Coffee Break with Networking

16:15

Production Line Focus on Industry 4.0 with Numerous Elements of UX and Personnel

Josef Kriegmair

Representative Industrialization Production Systems
MTU Aero Engines
Germany

16:45

Andrew McKnight

EMEAI Digital Manufacturing Project Implementation Director
Dow
Germany

Operators' View on Industry 4.0 Implementation and Change Management Challenges

Sarah Bodó

Digital Operations Center Leader Europe
Dow
Germany

17:15

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

  1. Whisky! How the Use of IT Ensures Quality in the Production of Spirits

    Karsten Behrend (Objectivity )
  2. Digital Twin for Quality Improvement by Using AI Algorithm

    Ingo Hild (ams OSRAM)
  3. Production Line Focus on Industry 4.0 with Numerous Elements of UX and Personnel

    Josef Kriegmair (MTU Aero Engines)
  4. Industry 4.0 to Bring Value with People at the Center of Transformation

  5. Operators' View on Industry 4.0 Implementation and Change Management Challenges

    Andrew McKnight (Dow )
    and
    Sarah Bodó (Dow)

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

  1. Whisky! How the Use of IT Ensures Quality in the Production of Spirits

    Karsten Behrend (Objectivity )
  2. Digital Twin for Quality Improvement by Using AI Algorithm

    Ingo Hild (ams OSRAM)
  3. Production Line Focus on Industry 4.0 with Numerous Elements of UX and Personnel

    Josef Kriegmair (MTU Aero Engines)
  4. Industry 4.0 to Bring Value with People at the Center of Transformation

  5. Operators' View on Industry 4.0 Implementation and Change Management Challenges

    Andrew McKnight (Dow )
    and
    Sarah Bodó (Dow)

18:00

End of the 1st Day with Summary and Startup Pitch Session

18:15

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, MAY 12TH

9:00

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Stream

Ingo Hild

Werksleiter
ams OSRAM
Deutschland

9:15

Michael Ring

Senior Expert Digital Manufacturing & Center of Excellence Virtual Reality
Bayer
Germany

Is Using VR/AR in Training the Right Tool for Your Employees?

Ines Saure

Head of Technical Services
Bayer
Germany

9:45

Using VR in Training to Build Safety Awareness in the Workplace

Thomas Smits

Program Manager Visual Management
Heijmans
The Netherlands

10:15

Finding New Revenue Streams for Your Business Based on Your Data

Eric Bosly

CEO
COSUCRA
Belgium

10:45

Coffee Break with Networking

11:15

The Role of  Technology to Enable Sustainable Change

Alex Thalmann

Co‑Founder
The Morph Company
Switzerland

11:45

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

  1. Is Using VR/AR in Training the Right Tool for Your Employees?

    Michael Ring (Bayer )
    and
    Ines Saure (Bayer)
  2. Using VR in Training to Build Safety Awareness in the Workplace

    Thomas Smits (Heijmans)
  3. Finding New Revenue Streams for Your Business Based on Your Data

    Eric Bosly (COSUCRA)
  4. The Role of  Technology to Enable Sustainable Change

    Alex Thalmann (The Morph Company)

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

  1. Is Using VR/AR in Training the Right Tool for Your Employees?

    Michael Ring (Bayer )
    and
    Ines Saure (Bayer)
  2. Using VR in Training to Build Safety Awareness in the Workplace

    Thomas Smits (Heijmans)
  3. Finding New Revenue Streams for Your Business Based on Your Data

    Eric Bosly (COSUCRA)
  4. The Role of  Technology to Enable Sustainable Change

    Alex Thalmann (The Morph Company)

12:30

Lunch with Networking

14:00

Investing in Startups that Drive the Connected Industry and Automation

Daniel Paz

Investments & Venture Development
Deutsche Bahn
Germany

14:30

End of the Conference with Summary

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