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 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

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

Get coffee, get food, 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

This session explores how manufacturers can overcome fragmented machine environments by standardizing data acquisition and leveraging digitalization. Learn how open protocols and Unified Namespace architecture enable real-time visibility, predictive maintenance, and scalable integration across diverse equipment. Standardize machine data for consistent, reliable insights. Use digitalization to drive efficiency and automation. Scale best practices across globalRead more

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

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Another 2 rounds full of discussion, ideas & challenges. Find your Top 3 Key Take Aways!Read more

Controller Virtualization: What real opportunities – and risks – do you see in decoupling PLCs from physical racks? Cyber Security: How can IT-grade security principles be applied effectively to virtualized machine controllers? Access Control: In the past, plant managers opened the gate; today, only IT can open the firewall. How should responsibilities be rebalanced? StrategicRead more

Join us for an illuminating discussion on “IoT in the Food Chain: How Not to Get Lost in Variance.” Delve into the diverse landscape of IoT solutions tailored for each customer, as we provide a concise overview of the current status quo. Explore a compelling case study that showcases the benefits and challenges of implementingRead more

Which current tasks in reporting, monitoring, or communication could be fully automated? How could an AI agent improve your daily work experience? Which risks do you see if AI takes over communication with stakeholders (e.g., wrong message, lack of context)? Would you trust an AI agent to start a process on its own (e.g., reordering materials,Read more