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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

REFRESHMENT BREAK & NETWORKING

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

REFRESHMENT BREAK & NETWORKING

Get coffee, get food, make connections and talk with your peers – and have the chance to actively participate in product and service demos on the expo floor.Read more

(5) 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

(2) CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS: How can organizations optimize the analysis of industrial data to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes?

Is the current infrastructure equipped to support the modern production methods of smart factories, and if not, what are the primary challenges hindering its adaptation? What potential solutions can be implemented to meet the requirements of modern production approaches and overcome the obstacles in adapting the infrastructure? How can we maintain flexibility in manufacturing processesRead more

2 | Icebreaker Session: Which tools should be used via Industry 4.0 to deal with growing uncertainty and complexity in complex supply chains?

What specific challenges arise from complex supply chains? How can digital solutions improve transparency and agility in the supply chain? What role do real-time data and analytics play?Read more

(4) Data Cafe: How can data transparency drive true interoperability across components in digital industrial ecosystems?

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

WORLD CAFÉ | HARVESTING SESSION

The moderators will present the results of the World Café Round Tables and all the most important questions, challenges and solutions arising from the event will be discussed.Read more

Case Study: How will Digital Twins and MBSE shape the future of the automotive industry for sustainable and efficient system development?

Digitization is becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry, especially through the use of Digital Twins and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). This presentation explores the challenges and benefits of integrating Digital Twins along the V-model and demonstrates how these technologies, combined with DevOps practices (CI/CD/CT), can accelerate and optimize system development. A case study onRead more