22nd – 23rd September 2025, Düsseldorf
Agenda
Day 1
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION
08:55 – 09:00
CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
09:00 - 09:30
The Decade of the COO
- This decades is for us COO’s
- First 100days…
- Building productivity framework
09:30 - 10:00
The path to Operational Excellence is clear - really?
- Strategic goals and the basic mechanism for achieving them
- Decentralized continuous improvement and the role of the improver
- Stumbling blocks along the way
- Transparency as key factor for a successful cultural change
10:00 - 10:30
Digital Transformation Strategy for the Global Enterprise - Vision and Opportunities
- Drivers for your digital transformation journey
- Why MES is the foundational element of your operations
- How to align digitalization processes from plant to enterprise, from local to global
- Smart Factory technologies accelerating business growth and opportunities (Cloud, Analytics, AI,…)
10:35 - 11:25
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 - 12:00
Beyond the Blueprint: Digital Twins as the Cornerstone of Smart Manufacturing
- Why companies require a robust digital strategy underpinned by a unified data foundation that serves as a single source of truth to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape
- How the concept of a digital twin not only meets these data needs but also catalyzes the necessary transformation within the manufacturing sector
- Use Case: How Fender has successfully transitioned from unconstrained to constrained planning by leveraging digital capabilities
- Use Case: How SEW’s adoption of semantic technologies allowed them to turn data into actionable insights
12:00 - 12:30
Sustainable Innovation and Digitalization across all Operational Functions
- Transformation approach to achieve sustainable innovation through digitalization across all operational functions
- Leveraging digital tools to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and drive growth
- Success stories for end-to-end transformation, considering scalability from day one
- Why sustainability has to be thought across the entire value chain
12:30 - 13:00
How an excellence mindset leverages the full power of digitalisation
- What technical competencies does your organisation need for tool selection?
- How to decide which data is most important (using zero loss analysis)?
- What education will your people need to best capture, utilise and execute on that data?
- How to lead your people differently through this process?
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Continuous Improvement / OPEX
- Industry 4.0
- COVID-19
- Lean Methodologies
- Sustainability & ESG Software|Sustainability & ESG Software
- Project & Resource Management|Project & Resource Management
- Additive Manufacturing / Factory-as-a-Service
- Connected Factory
- Net Zero
- Cybersecurity
- Robotic Automation
- Digital/Software Adoption
- MES / Shop-floor Digitization
- Machine Learning
- Digital Twin
- M2M Communication
- Remote Working
- Plant / Workforce Safety
- Wireless Connectivity
- Cloud, Edge & IoT Data Management
- Asset Performance Management (APM 4.0)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Technologies
- Predictive Analytics / Condition Monitoring
- Green Manufacturing Practices & Initiatives
- Cloud Computing & Sensors|Cloud Computing & Sensors
- Asset Management
- Data Analytics / Big Data / Data Management
13:05 - 13:55
LUNCH
14:00 - 14:30
Foundation for the Future: Building on Industrial Digitalization for Sustainable Growth
- Strong foundation: Technology integration, data-driven decision-making
- Long-term success in digitised industrial landscape – Sustain
- Maximising energy efficiency and productivity
- Navigating complexities of Industry 4.0 with confidence
- Adaptation to dynamic market demands
14:30 - 15:00
Enhancing Production Efficiency Through Data Analysis
- What are Common Barriers to Becoming a Data-Driven Company?
- Steps to Creating a Data-Driven Culture
- Data-Driven Manufacturing Analytics
- How to leverage AI-powered Manufacturing Analytics?
- Embracing Analytics of Industry 5.0
15:00 - 15:30
A Comprehensive Framework for Process Digitalization and Application Development for Manufacturing Organizations
- Developing a Digitalization Strategy
- Business Process Management in Manufacturing
- No-Code/Low-Code Apps Integration
- Custom Application Development
- Standard Software Implementation
15:35 - 16:25
COFFEE BREAK
16:30 - 17:00
Production Data and AI
- Is AI always the answer?
- Upfront considerations for AI projects
- Impact of training data on AI project success
- Integration of AI data
17:00 - 17:30
Matrix production system - A changeable and resilient production system
- Today’s challenges and demand for new production systems
- Concept of matrix production systems
- Insights into practice
- Implementation of matrix production systems
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Continuous Improvement / OPEX
- Industry 4.0
- COVID-19
- Lean Methodologies
- Sustainability & ESG Software|Sustainability & ESG Software
- Project & Resource Management|Project & Resource Management
- Additive Manufacturing / Factory-as-a-Service
- Connected Factory
- Net Zero
- Cybersecurity
- Robotic Automation
- Digital/Software Adoption
- MES / Shop-floor Digitization
- Machine Learning
- Digital Twin
- M2M Communication
- Remote Working
- Plant / Workforce Safety
- Wireless Connectivity
- Cloud, Edge & IoT Data Management
- Asset Performance Management (APM 4.0)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Technologies
- Predictive Analytics / Condition Monitoring
- Green Manufacturing Practices & Initiatives
- Cloud Computing & Sensors|Cloud Computing & Sensors
- Asset Management
- Data Analytics / Big Data / Data Management
17:30 - 18:00
Connected Leadership, Employee Engagement and the role of Connected Workers on the Shopfloor
- Developing a vision for change and clearly articulating the benefits for your business and workforce
- How to develop a multi-site deployment strategy with scalable growth in mind from the start
- Harnessing big data and advanced analytics to drive informed decisions on the frontline
- Achieve improvements in efficiency, cost savings and customer satisfaction with predictive maintenance solutions
18:00 - 19:30
DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2
08:55 – 09:00
CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
09:00 – 09:30
Defining Digital Twins for the Process Industry
- Creating a corporate strategy for Digital Twins
- Getting from ideas to business case and scale-up
- Mindset for change
- Use-case examples from the Process Industry
- Key success factors in the digitalization journey
09:30 – 10:00
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE as the key to sustainable growth and profitability in the circular economy
- Sandvik at a glance
- Operational Excellence as a key for sustainable growth
- Integrating business and operations strategy
- Sustainability Milestones and Targets
- Developing a Green Factory and Sustainable Facilities Program
- Conclusion
10:00 - 10:30
COMPRESSED AIR INNOVATIONS POWERING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING
- Role of air compressors in modern manufacturing
- Case studies: From Sustainability KPIs to actual results
- How high-speed technology and active magnetic bearings shifts manufacturing to more efficient and sustainable direction?
- Suppliers as part of reliability network in compressed air production
- Utilization of compressor system data for improved production
10:35 - 11:25
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 – 12:00
Machine Connectivity – An Often Overlooked Challenge in Shop Floor Digitalization Projects
- Machine Connectivity – Important but often ignored
- What are the challenges when trying to connect old and heterogenious machine landscapes?
- A semantic Machine Data Model without support from machine builders – is this even possible?
- FORCAM-ENISCO’s solution package for machine connectivity projects
12:00 – 12:30
Disrupting the status quo in global industry
- A systemic problem in global industry is having a hugely negative effect on business performance
- Most manufacturers and ecosystem suppliers are not aware of the issue
- A paradigm shift is required to deal with the global challenges we face
- This session will highlight the problem, propose solutions and present case studies
12:30 – 13:00
Unlocking the Power of Frontline Teams in Manufacturing
- Manufacturing plants that are using manual data collection or systems that are largely unused by the majority of the workforce end up operating in the dark
- Frontline collaboration platforms provide visibility and give your operators the correct tools to become connected workers
- The Connected Worker turns the lights on. It’s amazing what can be achieved when you empower the frontline teams
- Redzone is the #1 connected workforce solution in manufacturing showing an average of 29% productivity improvement across all of the sites that have deployed Redzone
PLANNED INVESTMENT AREAS
- Continuous Improvement / OPEX
- Industry 4.0
- COVID-19
- Lean Methodologies
- Sustainability & ESG Software|Sustainability & ESG Software
- Project & Resource Management|Project & Resource Management
- Additive Manufacturing / Factory-as-a-Service
- Connected Factory
- Net Zero
- Cybersecurity
- Robotic Automation
- Digital/Software Adoption
- MES / Shop-floor Digitization
- Machine Learning
- Digital Twin
- M2M Communication
- Remote Working
- Plant / Workforce Safety
- Wireless Connectivity
- Cloud, Edge & IoT Data Management
- Asset Performance Management (APM 4.0)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Technologies
- Predictive Analytics / Condition Monitoring
- Green Manufacturing Practices & Initiatives
- Cloud Computing & Sensors|Cloud Computing & Sensors
- Asset Management
- Data Analytics / Big Data / Data Management
13:00 - 13:55
LUNCH
14:00 – 14:30
Transforming traditional industries, the importance of a solid data foundation and change management
- Unveiling the Power of Tradition: Exploring the strengths of established industries and how data can amplify these advantages
- Demystifying Data Foundations: Breaking down the process of constructing a robust data infrastructure within traditional sectors
- Striking the Balance: Strategies for harmonizing value creation initiatives with the establishment of a data-centric culture
- Case Studies in Transformation: Real-world examples showcasing how data can revolutionize traditional industry practices
- Navigating Challenges: Addressing common hurdles and misconceptions when implementing data-driven approaches in legacy sectors
14:30 - 15:00
Group Discussion: Digitized Manufacturing - Sustainable, Autonomous & Transformative
- The transformative future landscape of manufacturing and how to thrive in an ever-evolving environment
- ROI in an era of unparalleled efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth
- Global industry perspectives and practical approaches