Smart Manufacturing for Automotive Europe 2025 Agenda Sessions
7:30AM - 8:30AM
Registration and Networking Add to My Itinerary
8:40AM - 9:10AM
Globalising Data Models for Real-Time Analytics: A Path to Continuous Improvement in Automotive Manufacturing Add to My Itinerary
• Building a unified global data model to enable real-time analytics across production sites • Implementing IoT and edge computing for faster data processing and decision-making • How real-time ...
Sponsor
Muhammad Anas Digital Transformation Specialist - Gestamp
9:10AM - 9:40AM
Enhancing Predictive Maintenance with AI and Advanced Analytics Add to My Itinerary
• Building a unified global data model to enable real-time analytics across production sites • Implementing IoT and edge computing for faster data processing and decision-making • How real-time ...
9:40AM - 10:10AM
Technology Demonstrations With Kinexon Add to My Itinerary
10:10AM - 10:40AM
NETWORKING BREAK & EXHIBITION Add to My Itinerary
10:40AM - 11:40AM
Assessing Digital Maturity and Overcoming Legacy System Challenges Add to My Itinerary
Sponsor
Lucy Hawker Digitalisation Lead - JLR
10:40AM - 11:40AM
Strategies for Selecting the Right Technologies to Bridge Manufacturing Challenges Add to My Itinerary
Sponsor
Thomas Fischer Power System Smart Connected Factory Lead - John Deere
10:40AM - 11:40AM
Closing the Digitalisation Gap: Developing a Unified Smart Factory Vision Across Decentralised Plants Add to My Itinerary
10:40AM - 11:40AM
Challenges in Using Digital Technologies for Cost Optimisation in Supply Chain Add to My Itinerary
Sponsor
Ehab Abdelaziz Supply Chain Senior Manager - Bosch Mobility Solutions
11:40AM - 12:10PM
Optimising Automotive Supply Chains with the Fraunhofer IIS Complexity Process Framework Add to My Itinerary
• Understanding the challenge of tracking quality in automotive manufacturing due to process complexity • Applying the Complexity Process Framework to uncover inefficiencies and pinpoint root caus...
Sponsor
Dr. Paulina Prantl Head Of Department Analytics - Fraunhofer IIS
12:10PM - 12:40PM
Aligning Digital Transformation with Electric Vehicle Production: Balancing Legacy Systems with New Manufacturing Requirements Add to My Itinerary
• Managing the transition from ICE to EV production while working within legacy manufacturing environments • Developing scalable data infrastructures to support new manufacturing requirements with...
12:10PM - 12:40PM
NETWORKING LUNCH & EXHIBITION Add to My Itinerary
• Managing the transition from ICE to EV production while working within legacy manufacturing environments • Developing scalable data infrastructures to support new manufacturing requirements with...
1:40PM - 2:40PM
Challenges in Building a Data Backbone for Manufacturing Add to My Itinerary
Sponsor
Nasar Jockey Manufacturing Engineering Specialist - Rolls-Royce
1:40PM - 2:40PM
Manufacturing Business Transformation with PLM Systems Add to My Itinerary
Sponsor
Sandeep Dinkale Manufacturing PLM Operations Lead - Tata Technologies
1:40PM - 2:40PM
Leveraging AI for Zero-Defect Manufacturing: Quality Control in High-Mix Automotive Production Add to My Itinerary
1:40PM - 2:40PM
Challenges in Implementing Digital Technologies in Automotive Manufacturing Add to My Itinerary
Sponsor
Florian Lechner Head of Digital Production and Logistics - Volkswagen AG
2:40PM - 3:10PM
NETWORKING BREAK & EXHIBITION Add to My Itinerary
3:10PM - 4:10PM
Establishing a Single Source of Truth in Automotive Manufacturing: Overcoming Silos and Ensuring Data Integrity Add to My Itinerary
Sponsor
Diana Filimon Data Governance Specialist - JLR
3:10PM - 4:10PM
Where AI Can Deliver Tangible Operational Benefits: Measuring ROI and Real-World Impact Add to My Itinerary
3:10PM - 4:10PM
Where AI Can Deliver Tangible Operational Benefits: Measuring ROI and Real-World Impact Add to My Itinerary
Sponsor
Agnes Wamagui Knowledge Transfer Manager- Robotics - Innovate UK Business Connect
3:10PM - 4:10PM
Building a Model-Based Enterprise to Enable Seamless Digital Integration Across Operations Add to My Itinerary
4:10PM - 5:05PM
World Café Add to My Itinerary
The World Café session is designed as an immersive, scenario-driven exploration of digital transformation challenges in automotive manufacturing. Participants will engage in dynamic, table-based disc...
5:05PM - 6:00PM
DRINKS RECEPTION Add to My Itinerary
The World Café session is designed as an immersive, scenario-driven exploration of digital transformation challenges in automotive manufacturing. Participants will engage in dynamic, table-based disc...
