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Keynote: Knowledge Management in engineering and production through use of Generative AI

The advent of Generative AI in the form of foundation models has reshaped the AI landscape, offering broad out-of-the-box capabilities. As many foundation model applications focus on processing and generating text, and a significant amount of information both for engineering projects (e.g. standards, specifications) and operations (e.g. shift book entries and work orders) is recordedRead more

(1) Gen AI CAFÉ: How can Generative AI Support Knowledge Management in Engineering and Operations?

How do we define Knowledge Management in Engineering and Operations? What use cases require optimized Knowledge Management in Engineering and Operations? How does Generative AI differ fundamentally from Traditional AI, and what does this mean for Knowledge Management? What are the most common examples of cases, in which the use of Generative AI for KnowledgeRead more

(4) CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS: How can Zero Trust principles be effectively implemented in manufacturing to safeguard access for suppliers, contractors, and employees, while addressing the unique challenges of OT environments?

What challenges has your organization encountered when trying to apply IT security tools to OT systems, and how have these affected your operations and security posture? How are you engaging with leadership and your board to highlight the critical need for dedicated OT security investments? What strategies have been effective in shifting focus and securingRead more

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

Conference wrap-up and parting message from the Chair and we.CONECT Global Leaders

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REFRESHMENT BREAK & NETWORKING

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

(B) STREAM Case Study: IT/OT Security Convergence

Rainer Rodler from ZF Friedrichshafen AG presents insights into securing the convergence of IT and OT in manufacturing. This presentation traces the historical context, navigates current challenges, and forecasts future trends. It emphasizes the importance of organizational alignment, compliance with standards, and risk management. Practical strategies, including network segmentation and Business Continuity Management, are discussed,Read more

(3) Data Cafe: How does the standardization of machine data contribute to increased operational efficiency through digitalization?

What are the main challenges in achieving consistent data flow across heterogeneous production systems? How can we ensure transparency and usability of data despite diverse formats and structures? Which methods and tools have proven effective for integrating IT and OT data in real-world industrial environments? Why is structured raw data a key enabler for gainingRead more

(B) STREAM Case Study: From Data to Business Success – Tetrapak’s Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is a critical topic for companies aiming to enhance their competitiveness. In this presentation, Kristian Antonsson from Tetrapak shares insights into a comprehensive digitalization initiative undertaken by the company over the past years. The focus was on leveraging production data to explore new business areas and models. Tetrapak successfully developed innovative software fromRead more

Challenge Your Peers Sessions

WHAT IS A CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS SESSION? In the Challenge Your Peers session, you have the opportunity to brainstorm on shared issues in an interactive exchange with your peers as well as solution providers. The topics were selected from current challenges faced by the practitioner community. The moderator will pose questions and, together with theRead more