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WELCOME BACK FROM WE.CONECT AND THE CONFERENCE CHAIR

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(5) IIoT Café: What are the main considerations for selecting an IIoT platform, particularly regarding cloud versus on-premise solutions, and how do these choices affect scalability and integration with existing IT infrastructure?

What are the key factors to consider when choosing between cloud-based and on-premise IIoT platforms? How do cloud-based IIoT solutions impact scalability compared to on-premise solutions? What are the integration challenges associated with cloud-based IIoT platforms and existing IT infrastructure? How can organizations ensure data security and compliance when using cloud-based IIoT platforms? What areRead more

Case Study: How Can We Master Data Integration in the IoT Era?

As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow, integrating data across a fragmented system landscape becomes both more critical and more complex. This talk explores the key principles, challenges, and solutions for successful data integration in IoT environments. We’ll discuss why integration matters, how to approach it strategically, and what steps to take forRead more

(2) CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS: How can organizations optimize the analysis of industrial data to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes?

Is the current infrastructure equipped to support the modern production methods of smart factories, and if not, what are the primary challenges hindering its adaptation? What potential solutions can be implemented to meet the requirements of modern production approaches and overcome the obstacles in adapting the infrastructure? How can we maintain flexibility in manufacturing processesRead more

(4) CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS: How can the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) be effectively achieved in a complex industrial environment?

How do you foster collaboration between IT and OT teams, and what role did standard interfaces and shared goals play in this process? How to ensure cybersecurity and system reliability while integrating IT and OT systems? How did the integration of data platforms and the use of predictive analytics enhance decision-making and operational performance?Read more

REFRESHMENT BREAK & NETWORKING

Get coffee & snacks, network, chat with your peers, and join various product and service demos in the exhibition hall.Read more

Solution Study: Thank You for the Production Downtime: Attackers Expose What OT Strategies Have Overlooked

In an era of growing digital connectivity, industrial companies face the challenge of making their operational technology (OT) not just efficient, but truly secure. This talk will focus on three key areas: today’s evolving threat landscape, the unique challenges of OT security compared to IT security, and the adoption of advanced technologies and methods toRead more

Bits, Bites and Bubbles: The Industry of Things World Evening Networking Dinner

What better way to end the first day of the event than with your peers at a relaxed dinner? Take the opportunity to exchange your impressions of the day and reflect on the topics discussed during the day. Get to know your peers better and unwind with some drinks and delicious food at a specialRead more

REFRESHMENT BREAK & NETWORKING

Get tea, get snacks, make connections and talk with your peers – and have the chance to actively participate in product and service demos on the expo floor.Read more

Panel Discussion: How are AI agents reshaping the role of humans in mechanical engineering—and how close are we to fully deploying autonomous co-pilots in industrial environments?

With the rapid evolution of large language models (LLMs) and intelligent automation technologies, AI agents are becoming powerful tools in the mechanical engineering sector. These agents can make autonomous decisions, analyze complex data, and interact with machines and systems in real time—transforming traditional processes across maintenance, production, sales, and service. This panel discussion explores howRead more