CO-LOCATED EVENTS

Speaker

Stephan Wenzel

Director, Asset Performance Management, Valmet GmbH

Stephan Wenzel is currently working as Director, Asset Performance Management at Valmet, a company specializing in services and technologies for the process industry.
He is responsible for the business areas of Condition Monitoring Service and Control Loop Performance Monitoring, as well as the development of new digital service offerings in the field of Asset Management.
He studied Paper Technology at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University and earned a Master of Business Administration in 2013.

Working in an international team is incredibly enriching. It offers me the opportunity to experience different perspectives and learn from the diverse experiences and knowledge of my colleagues and our clients.
The constantly changing challenges keep me on my toes and ensure that every day is different. This is very motivating because it gives me the chance to continuously develop and hone my skills.
Overall, I have a position that not only demands my abilities and knowledge but also gives me the opportunity to be creative and work with a team of people from all over the world.

Sessions

Case Study

Monday, September 29

03:00 pm - 03:30 pm

Live in Berlin

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Optimizing asset performance is key to increasing efficiency, reducing downtime, and ensuring product quality in manufacturing. By leveraging predictive maintenance, predictive quality, and cloud technologies, companies can transition from reactive to proactive operations. This session explores how IT/OT convergence enables smarter decision-making, enhances operational reliability, and maximizes asset lifecycle value.

  • Why is predictive maintenance and predictive quality essential for modern manufacturing?
  • What role does cloud technology play in asset performance management?
  • How can IT/OT integration improve efficiency and drive business value?
Presentation

(3) Software Café

Tuesday, September 30

11:00 am - 03:00 pm

Live in Berlin

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  • What are the most significant ways AI is influencing software development today?
  • How can AI improve coding efficiency, debugging, and testing processes?
  • Which challenges and risks arise when integrating AI into software development workflows?
  • To what extent will AI automate software engineering roles, and what skills will remain essential?
  • How can companies best leverage AI to enhance innovation and maintain a competitive edge in software development?

Tuesday, September 30

03:00 pm - 03:30 pm

Live in Berlin

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The moderators will present the results of the World Café Round Tables and all the most important questions, challenges and solutions arising from the event will be discussed.

Company

Valmet GmbH

Valmet is a global leader in the development and supply of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. They also serve an even broader base of process industries with their automation systems and flow control solutions. Valmet has over 220 years of industrial history and a strong track record of continuous improvement and renewal. In 2022, an important milestone was reached when the flow control company Neles merged with Valmet. Net sales of the merged company amounted to around 5.1 billion euros in 2022, based on the respective company figures.