Expert Panel Discussion – Smart Manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing in Practice: turning technology into business value
2.30 – 3.30 pm
Smart Manufacturing offers new opportunities to improve efficiency, flexibility and competitiveness in the manufacturing industry. But successful implementation requires more than adopting new technologies. Organizations need a clear strategy, realistic expectations and a strong focus on business value.
During this interactive panel discussion, experts share their experiences with Smart Manufacturing projects and discuss what makes implementations succeed or fail. You discover how different organizations approach their digital transformation. You will be challenged to engage into the discussion about which technologies create real impact and where companies should start their journey.
The panel explores practical lessons from both large enterprises and SMEs, including challenges around implementation, change management and translating technology investments into measurable results. You will gain insights that help you make informed decisions about the next steps in your Smart Manufacturing strategy.
Panel members:
| Panel Role | Name | Company | Role in the Value Chain | Function |
| Moderator | Peter van den Heuvel | Shell | End user | IDT Manager Monitoring & Diagnostics |
| Panel Member | Rene Akkermans | Rockwell Automation | Supplier | Digital Sales Executive |
| Panel Member | Ruud Litjens | WIB and Cargill | End user | Regional Process Control and Automation Engineer |
| Panel Member | Sanjay Dave | Honeywell | Supplier | Regional Solutions Consultant |
| Panel Member | Michel van Veen | Schneider Electric | Supplier | Industrial Digitalization Consulting Lead |
| Panel Member | Anja Mrosowski | Mitsubishi Electric | Supplier | Product Manager Software & CRA Expert |