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REFRESHMENT BREAK & NETWORKING

Get coffee, 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

Bits, Bites and Bubbles: The Rethink! Smart Manufacturing Europe Evening Networking Dinner

Do you want to network with your peers? Do you want to digest the day and your key findings? Do you want to sit back & connect with your new acquaintances? Relax after the first conference day and begin with drinks, food and bubbly networking. The simply perfect combination of an inspiring atmosphere and theRead more

SOLUTION STUDY: How Can Cutting-Edge Technologies Revolutionize Industrial Operations?

Plantformance leverages advanced technologies to transform industrial operations by enabling real-time data visualization and analysis, seamless data connectivity and historization, and robust process control and monitoring. This presentation delves into how these capabilities can drive operational excellence, enhance decision-making, and optimize production workflows. How to visualize and analyze data in real-time to gain actionable insights andRead more

(1) CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS: How can companies optimize resources through edge computing, and what are the best practices for implementing retrofit solutions?

What strategies can be employed to maximize resource efficiency in edge computing environments? What are the key considerations and challenges when implementing retrofit solutions for existing infrastructure? What lessons can be learned from successful case studies of edge computing implementation, and how can these be applied to other organizations?Read more

CASE STUDY: How Does a Fully Connected Smart Factory Work and what Does an Intelligent and Data-Optimized Factory Mean?

A Smart Factory leverages cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, AI, and real-time data analytics to create a fully interconnected and automated production environment. This session will dive into how a smart factory operates, the key technologies that enable seamless connectivity, and the benefits of data optimization across all production levels. Learn how intelligent systems driveRead 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

(4) CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS: How can the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) be effectively achieved in a complex industrial environment, as demonstrated by Engro Corporation Limited?

What were the primary challenges faced by Engro Corporation Limited in integrating IT and OT systems, and how were these challenges addressed? How did Engro Corporation Limited foster collaboration between IT and OT teams, and what role did standard interfaces and shared goals play in this process? In what ways did Engro Corporation Limited ensureRead more

Solution Study: Connecting assets is easy – connecting people is hard

Truly transformed Smart Factories with connected people, assets and processes are the rare exception, when looking at the manufacturing landscape. Albeit the technologies to turn Industry 3.0 factories into Industry 4.0 Smart Factories have been established for quite some time now, we are struggling to leverage the potential of these technologies. There are two mainRead more

Registration & IT/OT Community Wall

The official registration for the conference: Pick up your name Badge, take a Polaroid photo for the IoT World Community Wall, use your personalized matchmaking app, make first contacts, plan meetings and get started.  Welcome to Day 1 of the Manufacturing IT/OT Europe 2025! Read more

Case Study: How Can Asset Performance Management Drive Efficiency in Manufacturing?

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 andRead more