The Industrial Technology Summit offers a unique platform for professionals and decision-makers from the industry to exchange ideas on technological advancements and their practical applications in automation.
The first Industrial Technology Summit will take place from 21 – 22 May 2025. This new knowledge and networking format brings together users and providers from the industry to collaboratively address questions about future trends and challenges.
In 2025, the focus will be on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Through inspiring keynotes, impactful presentations, in-depth sessions, and engaging discussions, industry leaders will share their experiences and demonstrate how these technologies optimize processes, drive innovations, and pave the way for the future.
The Industrial Technology Summit targets professionals and technical decision-makers (e.g., CTOs) from various industrial sectors, including manufacturing, automation, logistics, and IT. The event will also feature exclusive matchmaking opportunities and networking activities.
Key data at a glance
- Date: 21 – 22 May 2025
- Location: Stuttgart
- Duration: 1.5 days summit featuring an evening networking event, keynote presentations, deep-dive sessions, panel discussions, and 1:1 matchmaking
- Focus topic: Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Target Audience: Professionals and technical decision-makers from the industry
- Organized by the SPS and Computer&Automation
- Annual Summit with rotating focus topics
Program and agenda:
21 May 2025: Pre-Event
Individual arrival and afternoon Get-together, followed by a joint activity with a technical focus, dinner, and networking.
More information will follow shortly.
22 May 2025: Industrial Technology Summit
Subject to change; further details will follow shortly.
| Time | Item on the agenda |
|---|---|
| From 8:15 a.m. | Check-in and Get- together |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome and opening |
| 9:15 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. | Opening Keynote |
| 9:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. | Keynote Presentations on "Industrial applications of artificial intelligence" |
| 10:55 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. | Coffee break and networking opportunities |
| 11:25 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Keynote presentations on "Process optimization with artificial intelligence" |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Deep-dive at thematic tables The following thematic tables are available: AI and smart manufacturing; AI and security; AI and sustainable production methods; AI and human-machine interaction; AI and regulation |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Lunch break and networking opportunities |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. | Keynote presentations on "Artificial intelligence and humanity" |
| 3:35 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Coffee break and networking opportunities |
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Panel discussion on "AI: From hype to reality" |
| 4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Farewell and conclusion |
Location and directions:
The Industrial Technology Summit will take place in a relaxed setting at the Design Offices in Stuttgart Tower. The offices are conveniently located at Fasanenhof, near Stuttgart Airport and the Messe Stuttgart. This makes the event location easily accessible via the U6 subway line, with a short travel time of just 8 minutes from the airport and 24 minutes from Stuttgart’s main train station.
More information will follow shortly.
