Business requirements: How to understand the business needs and define the right requirements for MES to improve the MES vendor selection process and implementation strategy?
Integration: How to align and harmonize all business processes for new manufacturing architectures? How to successfully implement MES locally and globally?
Digital transformation: How to keep MES in the center of the shopfloor and integrate it into an overarching digital transformation roadmap on the way to a factory of the future?
Data integrity: What are the right requirements of different manufacturing systems (PLC, DCS) and how to enable the optimal collaboration with MES? How to design data management architectures? How to create connected platforms for process optimization?
Updates / Replacements: How to manage your MES / Shop Floor IT lifecycle and legacy systems and what is the optimal point for updates or replacements?
Validation: How to progress CSV with the risk-based CSA approach and electronic validation systems while meeting QA partner expectations in the organization
AI & Data: How can AI and a comprehensive data strategy turn your MES to the next evolutionary stage?
Digital maturity: How to master the complexity of a connected manufacturing network? How to measure digital maturity?
IIoT: How to break silos between IT/OT architectures and support agility with the right methods?
Automation 4.0: Which requirements with regard to automation are necessary and how to qualify an MES deployment?
MES Delivery Models: What is the role of collaborative and cloud modular approaches?
Pharma 4.0: What are current benchmarks for digital manufacturing strategies and your roadmap towards Pharma 4.0.?
Selected industry case studies provide insights into new strategic approaches, project planning, and operational execution. Learn from the most successful practices and leverage these real-world results for benchmarking against your competitors.
Engage in multiple themed discussion rounds with rotating topics, participants, and group dynamics.
Join moderated roundtables the evening before the first conference day. The Icebreaker offers the perfect opportunity to kick off the event in a relaxed and informal setting.
A moderated conversation where industry experts explore current and future topics from multiple perspectives.
As the name suggests, you'll have 3 minutes to meet fellow attendees and learn why they're here. Be sure to hHave your business cards ready!
Schedule exclusive, pre-qualified one-on-one meetings with potential customers.
Unwind and enjoy great food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere — the perfect way to conclude an exciting and eventful day.
Collaborate with colleagues and peers to discuss industry challenges and work together to develop tailored solutions with all participants.
Explore selected examples from our partners that showcase current trends, innovations, and practical implementation possibilities. Learn from their most successful projects and leverage their services and technologies to tackle your challenges.
Make meaningful connections! Our digital platform uses intelligent matching to help participants discover the right people to meet.