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Speaker

Sijmen Boersma

Forschungsbereich Informationsmanagement, FIR RWTH Aachen

I am a Project Manager in Information Technology Management and a PhD candidate at FIR e. V. at RWTH Aachen University in the field of Information Management, with a focus on IT architectures and their application in manufacturing companies. With a background in mechanical engineering and production technology from RWTH Aachen, I have been able to pursue my passion for technology while gaining valuable insights into the manufacturing industry.
Early on, I recognized that IT systems play an increasingly central role in the productivity of companies and that their potential for efficiency improvements is far from being fully leveraged. This is precisely where I contribute in my current role as leader of research and industry projects: I focus on aligning business and production processes with IT systems. By working closely with companies and delving deeply into their structures and operations, I develop tailored solutions that ensure IT architectures are robust, flexible, and future-oriented.

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How can IT transformation drive real business value in production while overcoming the challenges of aligning production IT with business IT?

2 | Icebreaker Session

Sunday, September 28

08:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Live in Berlin

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  • How successful have IT transformation initiatives been in your organization so far?
  • What are the biggest challenges you face when aligning production IT with business IT?
  • In your experience, what are the key factors that determine whether an IT transformation succeeds or fails?
  • Which emerging technologies are currently shaping discussions in your company?
  • Where do you see the greatest potential for IT to create real business value in your production processes?
Workshop

How Event-Driven Architecture increases Cost Efficiency and enables Scalability 

CASE STUDY

Monday, September 29

12:00 pm - 12:25 pm

Live in Berlin

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Rigid and fragmented IT landscapes limit agility and innovation in manufacturing. Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) offers a new approach by decoupling systems and enabling real-time responsiveness across business and production. Acting like a digital nervous system, EDA reduces integration costs, increases flexibility, and unlocks scalable Industry 4.0 use cases. This session highlights how EDA supports IT transformation, illustrates practical applications, and discusses benefits and challenges for manufacturing companies. In this session you will learn:

  • Why traditional IT architectures block digital progress.
  • How EDA drives alignment of business and production IT.
  • Practical use cases of EDA in manufacturing.

Presentation

How do you focus on people whilst creating a data culture?

(3) CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS

Monday, September 29

04:30 pm - 05:30 pm

Live in Berlin

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  • How do your involve your employees in change processes?
  • Which challenges do you and your employees face especially regarding digital transformation?
  • What role has your management when it comes to change processes?
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FIR RWTH Aachen

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Rethink! Smart Manufacturing Europe 2025 is part of the Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Event Series. You can find more events here.
Date
September 29 – 30, 2025
Location
Maritim proArte Hotel
Friedrichstraße 151, Dorotheenstraße 65
10117 Berlin
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+49 (0)30 52 10 70 3 0
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