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Which digitalisation models really deliver on KPIs and take your processes, staff and supply chain to the next level? On Thursday 9 October, your ambitions will take flight. Organisation IndustrialFairs is already organising the 10th edition at Kortrijk Expothe edition of the one-day summit for a connected, data-driven and secure industry at Kortrijk Xpo.
Here you’ll meet the the cream of the crop speakers, technology partners and decision-makers, all seeking proven technologies and insights to transform business processes digitally, intelligently and securely.
It is not only the industrial digital frontrunners, but also small and medium-sized enterprises that want to bridge the digital divide. The idea that only large organisations with the staff, resources and in-house expertise can tackle digital and IIoT projects should surely have been outdated for a long time now. Every innovative industrial company wants to know what the latest long-term trends and technologies are that will still make a difference tomorrow. Digital initiatives must be rolled out in a way that is, at the very least, efficient, cost-effective and secure. All of this must be consistent with the long-term strategy of the business model, the products and the customers.
Many companies still feel that digitalisation is not for them, or that it is unaffordable and out of reach. What’s more, many are convinced that data analytics and AI do not boost productivity or contribute to a profit on the P&L. This is a misconception. ABISS BE aims to be a digital compass for precisely these companies: step by step, using the right methodology, we demonstrate how digitalisation can be both achievable and profitable.
ABISS brings together no fewer than 17 experts in a single day, 14 ‘vendor-neutral’ Expert Classes. Insights, best practices and lessons learnt relating to the three key exhibition themes, namely the Industry of Things, the Intelligence of Things and the Security of Things. The speakers themselves are renowned professionals (ZF Wind Power, Picanol Group, Premium Sound Solutions, Toreon, Safran Blades, Advario…) from industry and knowledge centres (Imec, SIRRIS, Vlerick …). All are pioneers in their respective fields of IIoT technology, analytics, AI and integrated, secure and robust processes.
ABISS BE PROGRAMME – 9 OCTOBER
STAGE 1 – Industry of Things
| 10.00 – 10.30 | A Paradigm Shift Towards Industry 5.0: The Future of European Manufacturing and How Management Should Structure Their Digital Transformation Ambitions. | Matthias Keller – Vlerick Business School |
| 10.35 – 11.05 | From Smart to Autonomous: Unlocking Industrial Potential with 6G | Johann Marquez – IMEC |
| 11.10 – 11.40 | Cheaper, Greener, Better — Data in Action @ ZF Wind Power | Jan Van Nylen – ZF Windpower |
| 1.15 pm – 1.45 pm | Sparked for success: How PSS strategically implemented an IT/OT ecosystem | Dieter Van de Velde & Stijn Vanuytfanghe – Premium Sound Solutions |
| 1.50 pm – 2.20 pm | Digitalisation 4.0: The 9 Pillars for Building an Automated, Robotised and Connected Smart Ecosystem for Next-Generation Precision Forging | Geoffroy Jennes – Safran Blades |
| 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm | How Advario innovates to ensure it is NIS2-compliant, digital, data-driven and sustainable | Johan Van Campenhout – Advario Stolthaven Antwerp |
| STAGE 2 – Intelligence of Things | |
| 10.35 – 11.05 | “Best Practices” and testimonials from the Accelerator Project | Seppe Bodequin – Picanol Group & Michael D’Hoore – Flanders Maken |
| 1.50 pm – 2.20 pm | AI Agents: The New Frontier in Enterprise Process Automation | Jan Van Looy – Deloitte |
| 14:25 – 14:55 | Unlocking Real Value in Industrial AI: Context, Quality and Knowledge | Daniel Guzman Vargas – Ghent University |
| 3.35 pm–4.05 pm | From Inspiration to Realisation: Crops Shares Its Approach to Digitising the Product Development Process| Sven Nys & Boris van de Loock – Crops |
| STAGE 2 – Security of Things | |
| 11.10 – 11.40 | Cybersecurity Made Practical: How to protect your OT shop floor without breaking the bank | Tatiana Galibus – Sirris |
| 1.15 pm – 1.45 pm | Getting started with OT Security in an IT company | Vincent Haerinck – Toreon |
| 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm | How to attack and defend a wind farm | Ruben Verbrughe – Norther Offshore Wind Farm |
A packed programme – including free catering – is made possible by a collection of over 95 technology partners showcasing world-class technology. The aim is to benchmark, find inspiration and quickly identify which organisation(s) can help you get started with your initial or future digital ambitions. A relaxed networking environment where you can make contacts in comfort and explore practical demos.
Are you ready to future-proof your digital strategy? Then don’t miss the tenth issue of ABISS not on 9 October, Kortrijk Xpo.
A day packed with impartial expertise, practical demonstrations, top speakers and technology partners who will work with you to take the next step in industrial digitalisation.
Don’t wait too long – Registration is free, but places are limited to 1,200 visitors. Register for free as a visitor today and secure your place at this unique summit.
>> free registration via www.abissummit.be with code ABI708.
