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CASE STUDY: How Can Digital Twins Optimize Production and Enhance Quality in Manufacturing?

Digital Twin technology is revolutionizing the way manufacturers optimize production processes and maintain quality standards. By integrating machine learning and predictive models, manufacturers can create dynamic simulations of their systems, allowing for real-time monitoring and decision-making. This session will explore how a hybrid approach using machine learning, predictive quality models, and Digital Twin technology canRead more

WORLD CAFÉ HARVESTING SESSION

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.Read more

REGISTRATION & COMMUNITY WALL

The official registration for the conference: Pick up your name batch, take a Polaroid photo for the Community Wall, use your personalized matchmaking app, make first contacts & plan meetings, and get started. Welcome to the Rethink! Smart Manufacturing Europe!Read more

WELCOME BACK FROM WE.CONECT AND THE CONFERENCE CHAIR

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1 | Icebreaker Session: How can IT transformation drive real business value in production while overcoming the challenges of aligning production IT with business IT?

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 doRead more

SOLUTION STUDY: The Future of Supply Chain Intelligence, NOW – How AI-Driven Automation is Reshaping Manufacturing Excellence

As global manufacturing faces unprecedented supply chain volatility and the looming SAP ECC end-of-support deadline in 2027, forward-thinking organizations are transforming their operations through intelligent automation and predictive analytics. This session explores how leading manufacturers worldwide are leveraging AI-powered supply chain insights to achieve remarkable results—including 50% efficiency gains, 16% inventory reduction, and real-time visibilityRead more

Lunch Break & Networking

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

we.CONECT World Cafés – Round 4 & 5

Join two more rounds of discussions and benefit from interacting with your peers. Get expert advice and share your insights.Read more

Closing remarks by we.CONECT Global Leaders and the conference chair

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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