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THE Manufacturing IT/OT WORLD CAFÉ SESSION

WHAT IS A WORLD CAFÉ? World Café session are designed to help you discuss with colleagues and peers similar issues and challenges that everyone is facing in the industry. Not only will the conversation be moderated by an expert speaker, the aim of the session is to find real solutions to real world problems withRead more

Solution Study: How Can We Secure Production Output in a (Dis)connected World?

As industrial environments grow more complex and connected, securing production output becomes increasingly challenging. Cyber threats, system failures, and communication breakdowns can disrupt both online and offline operations. This session explores how to identify risks, protect production processes, and strengthen resilience across the entire shop floor—no matter the level of connectivity. How can you detectRead 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

Case Study: How can the solution-oriented process industry address the problem of integrating new measurement data into existing systems?

In the process industry, integrating new measurement data into existing systems is a significant challenge. This session offers solution-oriented approaches to overcome this problem. You will learn how to efficiently integrate new sensors into your existing systems, optimize data processing and use the data obtained to improve your processes. Solutions include how to seamlessly integrateRead more

WORLD CAFÉ ROUND 1-3

We start with the first 3 rounds, each round is 30 minutes long. After each round, change the Round Table according to the arrangement of the coffee cups on the back of your name badge.Read more

1 | Icebreaker Session: What are the Characteristics of System Architectures Production Appropriate for a Volatile World?

 What challenges arise from a volatile world (VUCA/BANI)?  How can an appropriate IT/OT architecture contribute to position manufacturing as a strategic asset in a volatile world?  Is a reframing of value from a focus on efficiency to adaptability, resilience, sustainability, efficiency a prerequisite to thrive in a volatile world?Read more

Solution Study: How Can Distributed Edge Infrastructures Be Orchestrated Securely, Transparently, and at Scale?

In an increasingly distributed, cloud-native IT/OT landscape, organizations face the challenge of operating thousands of edge devices and applications securely and efficiently. This session explores how separating management and runtime layers, adopting a Zero Trust approach, and implementing consistent orchestration can deliver security, visibility, and scalability in complex edge environments. Real-world scenarios will illustrate howRead more

DIGITAL ENGINEERING & PRODUCTION INTELLIGENCE TRACK

This track focuses on the potential and challenges arising from the use of generative artificial intelligence, intelligent manufacturing solutions and resilient production systems. Specific practical examples will be used to show how modern technologies can make knowledge efficiently usable, minimize security risks, make production processes more sustainable and optimize supply chains.Read more

Case Study: Using digital twins in the IIoT for market competitiveness – SEW-EURODRIVE’s strategic approach

Digital twins are of great importance to the European market as the region has a strong focus on industrial innovation, sustainability and compliance with strict regulations. The EU’s focus on Industry 4.0 and the drive for digital transformation in manufacturing and other industrial sectors make digital twins a critical component for improving operational efficiency andRead more

LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING

Get lunch, chat with your peers and join various product and service demos in the exhibition hall.Read more