Technology & Innovation Summit 2024
October 8-9
TIS 2024 - Snapshot
100
Selected Participants
from SME & Corporates
25+
Visionary Speakers
10
Emerging Trends & Future Topics
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2024 Speakers
From transformative journeys in dynamic markets to practical co-creation for a circular economy, our speakers will ignite your imagination and embrace the future of technology and entrepreneurial excellence.
Toni Drescher is an experienced engineer and entrepreneur who has been involved in the implementation of technology-based innovations for the past 20 years. He gained his practical experience in various leading management and consulting positions. He set up and commercialized new companies for several cutting-edge products and services and stands for the successful implementation of innovations. As the owner and CEO of the INC Innovation Center Group, he focuses on implementing and scaling innovations from idea to market launch to secure growth opportunities and competitiveness of large enterprises.
Anne Loos is a dedicated business leader in the manufacturing industry, passionately driving growth and innovation. With extensive expertise in advanced AI and digital transformation, coupled with over 14 years of hands-on experience in pioneering technologies, she implements strategies to sustainably strengthen companies' competitiveness. Through successfully diversifying international business, creating new business models, and crafting customer-centric strategies, she has established herself as a trusted partner. Her global impact extends to significant data-driven projects on a global scale.
Dr. Myron Graw has 15 years of experience in the field of advanced technology consultancy. He held over 100 trainings about digitalization, hydrogen, and sustainability and was involved in more than 200 specific technology consultancy projects all around the globe. As an Executive Director of the business unit Sustainability at the INC Innovation Center and Managing Director of the Center Fuel Cell Industrialization FCI at RWTH Aachen Campus, he aims to support companies driving innovation and transforming towards an intelligent and sustainable future.
Patrick Kabasci is helping companies innovate in the context of Industry 4.0 for more than 10 years. He supports manufacturing companies to set up digital innovation units rated amongst the top performers in Germany focused on delivering disruptive scalable innovation and the implementation of Industry 4.0. He has advised over 100 companies in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific in setting up Industry 4.0 strategies and roadmaps. At Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, he has been part of one of the first international benchmarks on global framework conditions for Industry 4.0 with a significant impact on the further development of the trend.
Daniel Führen is a highly experienced professional in technology and innovation management, specializing in diverse industries such as automotive, life sciences, materials, energy, and chemicals. His expertise includes hydrogen economy, sustainable production, additive manufacturing, and printed electronics. He excels in diversifying businesses, identifying new products and applications, and leading sustainable production projects. Daniel Führen currently serves as the Head of New Energy Systems at INC Innovation Center, with a Master's Degree in Physics from RWTH Aachen University.
Antonela Germek brings over 5 years of experience in leading and managing innovation projects across diverse industries. As the Head of Innovation Excellence at the INC Innovation Center, her primary responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and overseeing initiatives centered on methodical innovation management, new business development, and strategic alignment with current and emerging technologies. Supporting companies in identifying and systematically implementing the most suitable innovation approaches is just one aspect of her diverse focus.
Ixchen Elías is a materials scientist with expertise in innovative materials and circular economy strategies across the automotive, micro and power electronics, photovoltaics, and construction industries. She combines her deep knowledge of materials, process technologies, and recycling technologies to help companies redesign products and implement circular business models. With over 7 years of experience in both research and consultancy, she focuses on advancing resource-efficient innovation and guiding clients towards successful circular transformation.
Agenda
Take a look at our program with visionary insights!
9:30 am
Rise Stronger: Diversifying in Dynamic Markets
Toni Drescher, CEO, INC
Anne Loos, Executive Director, INC
10:00 am
Evolving from Plastic to Paper: A Machine Builder's Transformation Journey
Dr. Biba Visnjicki, Global Head of Technology and Digitalisation, Tembo Group
10:30 am
Innovators’ Warm-Up
Kickstart with an engaging and energizing icebreaker designed to spark creativity and foster networking.
11:00 am
Creative Refuel: Coffee Time
11:15 am
Old Roots, New Shoots: Develop New Business based on Successful Tradition
Dr. Ingrid Reyzl, VP Technology & Operations, New Growth Factory, Miele
11:45 am
Y-Shaped Innovation: Spotlight on Challenges, Beyond Solutions
Dr. Daniel Rüschen, Manager Technologies, Viega
Antonela Germek, Head of Innovation Excellence, INC
12:15 pm
Networking Oasis: Lunch Time
1:25 pm
Cross-Sector Briefing: Exploring Circular Economy Challenges for the Co-Creation Sessions
Ixchen Elías, Innovation Manager Sustainable Operations, INC
Daniel Führen, Head of New Energy Systems, INC
Dr. Myron Graw, Executive Director Sustainability, INC
2:00 pm
Hands-on Co-Creation: Enhancing Circular Economy through Product, Business and Company Redesign
Challenge 1: Circular Business Models
Challenge 2: Circular Products
Challenge 3: Circular Business Transformation
3:00 pm
Fuel-Up: Coffee Break
3:25 pm
Thought Pioneers: Where Technologies meet Challenges
Dina Kohler, ChatGPT Trainer, GPT Pilot
4:30 pm
From Theory to Practice - Circular Construction in Long Life Cycle Environments
Susanne Aghassi, Head of Exploration Projects and Incubator, Saint-Gobain Research
Mathilde Guette, Technology and Innovation Manager Sustainability, Saint-Gobain Research
4:45 pm
Connecting Sustainably - Practical Insights into a Journey to Circular Electronics
Dr. Henning Never, Project Lead Sustainability Program, Deutsche Telekom
5:00 pm
Business Innovation through Circularity: Real-Life Experiences
Steven Kirkham, Global Technology Director, Aerospace & Specialties, Novelis
5:15 pm
Adapt or Die: Lessons from Circular Economy Leaders
Susanne Aghassi, Group Manager Exploration Projects and Incubator, Saint-Gobain Research
Steven Kirkham, Global Technology Director, Aerospace & Specialties, Novelis
Dr. Henning Never, Project Lead Sustainability Program, Deutsche Telekom
Ixchen Elías, Innovation Manager Sustainable Operations, INC
Dr. Myron Graw, Executive Director Sustainability, INC
6:00 pm
Pre-Dinner Interlude: Me-Time
7:00 pm
Innovation Dinner
Where Ideas Spark over Delicious Cuisine
9:30 am
Successful Practices in Corporate Venturing: Driving Innovation through Strategic Investments
Marc Schauss, Business Development "Green Production", Fraunhofer IPT
10:00 am
Beyond Investment: Effective Start-up Engagement for Corporates
Patric Hellermann, Founding Partner, GP, Foundamental
10:30 am
Recharge and Reflect: Coffee Break
10:45 am
Driving Manufacturing & Logistic Excellence: Unveiling AI's Success Stories
Dr. Benny Drescher, Chief Technology Officer, FLAIR
Nora Yang, Business Development & Project Management, FLAIR
Sean Lau, Data Scientist, FLAIR
Sameed Sajid, Data Science/AI Associate, FLAIR
Max Wittstamm, Product Owner, FLAIR
11:15 am
Leveraging Velocity: Accelerating Operations in Supply Chain & Production - Panel Discussion
Gül Aktaş Kuş, Head Of Digital Transformation Execution, BSH Home Appliances
Dr. Thomas Breuer, Plant Manager, Hilti
Dr. Benny Drescher, Chief Technology Officer, FLAIR
Patrick Kabasci, Executive Director Digital Transformation, INC
12:00 pm
Sip and Connect: Networking Lunch
1:00 pm
Empowering Start-Ups for Industrial Transformation: Turning Data into Insights
Yasir Tunçer, CEO, MaestroHub
Semih Özkan, Executive Director, MEXT
1:30 pm
Charting New Territory: Embracing the System Provider Role
Marc Artmeyer, SVP Operations Europe, dormakaba
2:00 pm
Rise Stronger: Final Thoughts & Farewell
Toni Drescher, CEO, INC
2:30 pm
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