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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

Morning Coffee Club

Start the conference with coffee and … NETWORKING! Join the we.CONECT Club in the exhibition area and catch up with your fellow delegates over your first cup of coffee of the conference.Read more

(3) CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS: How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) be effectively integrated to achieve significant business outcomes?

What specific steps are necessary to integrate AI and IIOT into a company’s value chain? What added values can be generated through this integration? What typical challenges arise during the development and implementation of deep tech solutions? How can these challenges be overcome? Can you provide examples of successful AI and IIOT integrations in theRead more

Solution Study: Thank You for the Production Downtime: Attackers Expose What OT Strategies Have Overlooked

In an era of growing digital connectivity, industrial companies face the challenge of making their operational technology (OT) not just efficient, but truly secure. This talk will focus on three key areas: today’s evolving threat landscape, the unique challenges of OT security compared to IT security, and the adoption of advanced technologies and methods toRead more

LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING

Get your lunch, get some snacks, make contacts, network with your colleagues and use the opportunity to interactively discuss product and service demos on the Expo-Floor.Read more

SMART DATA & INTEGRATION STRATEGIES TRACK

This track focuses on one of the core enablers of digital transformation: data integration. As IoT adoption accelerates and industrial ecosystems become more complex, harmonizing fragmented data sources is essential for efficiency, interoperability, and scalability. These sessions explore real-world strategies for standardizing machine data, ensuring transparency across digital ecosystems, and seamlessly integrating new measurement technologiesRead 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

Closing Keynote: How to Secure IoT and OT Networks – What Are the Key Challenges and Effective Defense Mechanisms?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Operational Technology (OT), cybersecurity has become a critical concern. This presentation will explore the unique challenges faced in securing IoT and OT networks, including the integration of legacy systems, the proliferation of connected devices, and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. WeRead 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

(1) CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS: How do we create openness and interoperability, what are the challenges?

How can we navigate the challenges posed by naturally proprietary vendors who resist openness and interoperability? What strategies can be employed to encourage collaboration and openness within the industry? What are the main obstacles to achieving interoperability, and how can we address them effectively?      In establishing a certification program to identify products conducive to interoperability,Read more