Debates at D2M

CAPTAINS DEBATE:
The Brave New world of Manufacturing

How Belgian manufacturing companies are constantly and agilely adapting in this challenging, social, technological and geopolitical new world. Pandemics, supply-chain disruptions, resource and component scarcity, war, climate and sustainability, inflation, war on talent are the ingredients that challenge industry and society. What has fundamentally changed, how do we assess these challenges in the medium term, and how do companies shift to optimally manage organisation, processes, customers and employees.

Audience : C-levels, board, management from manufacturing and machine building industries

PANEL
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Hosted by AGORIA

Marc Meurisse - Director Engicon

Volker Germann - CEO Audi Brussels

Bruno Radermacher - Gen. Director Jumo

Trudo Motmans - Director Asco




Moderation: Ben Van Roose - Manager Manufacturing Agoria

TIMING

Reception: vanaf 17h00

Debate: 17h30 – 18h30

Network drink: 18h30 – 19h30

Location: Kortrijk Xpo – Hall 4

Free preregistration required (link)

Manufacturing 4.0 Debate – Closing the loop

Despite the hype surrounding the concept of Manufacturing 4.0, the adaptation of Industry 4.0, IioT, 3D printing, AI-driven design, machine learning and predictive maintenance within Belgian manufacturing SMEs and machine builders is much slower than expected. So what exactly is the problem? Is it a lack of personnel, resources, knowledge, skills, authorities, education, or perhaps a little of each? What can be done today to catch up (Closing the loop)? The panel of experts (competence and training centres, trade press, manufacturing companies) will not hesitate to hit a raw nerve, but will above all explain how we can close this loop. A wealth of highly valuable insights for business leaders and managers who want to take action now or benchmark themselves against their peers in the sector.

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Herman Derache – CEO Sirris

Marc Engels – COO Flanders Make

Kris Binon – Director Flam3D

Prof. Ing. Bert Lauwers – KULeuven

Pieter Jan Deman – Director Stas NV

Timen Floré – Director Vintiv Waregem

Pieter Steen – R&D Manager Jori

Moderation : Karl D’haveloose (Industrialfairs)

TIMING

Reception: vanaf 17h00

Debate: 17h30 – 18h30

Network drink: 18h30 – 19h30

Location: Kortrijk Xpo – Hall 4

Free preregistration required (link)