Descriptive and Generative AI in the Smart Factory: What is the role of descriptive AI in the horizontally integrated production system? How can data from the production network be used to train generative AI systems?

Interfaces & AI: Why the future of AI-supported automation lies in open, flexible and scalable interfaces and how the MCP standard as the key technology for industrial AI transformation is enabling companies to implement AI-supported processes efficiently, cost-effectively and future-proof.

Autonomous Factories & The Use of GenAI: How GenAI is accelerating the transition to modularised and autonomous production environments.

Shopfloor GPT & modular AI-Working Environments: How can AI agents be seamlessly integrated on the basis of a plug-in approach for AI models?

Automation, MES & Robotics: How can MES, Big Data and Cloud Computing meet the requirements of the integrated manufacturing processes of the future?

Networks & 5G: How to make factories 5G-capable? How to achieve security in an integrated manufacturing environment?

Digital Twin in Production Processes: How to avoid data gaps for improved scenario planning and faster, leaner and safer operations?

AR & VR Technologies: How Can immersive AR/VR Training revolutionize Shopfloor Operations Across Global Sites?

Investments vs. OPEX: How can the balancing act between rationalization, efficiency maximization and cost reduction on the one hand and constant new investments in new technologies on the other be achieved?

Cost-benefit Analysis of AI systems in Quality Control & typical Areas of Application: How AI is revolutionising quality assurance by automating inspections and making defect detection much more precise.

Employee Engagement, Leadership and Culture on the Shopfloor: How can the entire workforce be taken along on the transformation journey? How can Employees be motivated to embrace Shopfloor Technologies?

Increasing Sustainability & Energy Efficiency: How can Energy Efficiency be mapped and optimized across the entire value chain?

Enhancing Shoploor Operations & Development towards a Co-Pilot for value creation: How can intelligent assistance systems integrate people, machines and systems in a manufacturing environment?