Optimizing asset performance is key to increasing efficiency, reducing downtime, and ensuring product quality in manufacturing. By leveraging predictive maintenance, predictive quality, and cloud technologies, companies can transition from reactive to proactive operations. This session explores how IT/OT convergence enables smarter decision-making, enhances operational reliability, and maximizes asset lifecycle value.

• Why is predictive maintenance and predictive quality essential for modern manufacturing?
• What role does cloud technology play in asset performance management?
• How can IT/OT integration improve efficiency and drive business value?

• What are the most significant ways AI is influencing software development today?
• How can AI improve coding efficiency, debugging, and testing processes?
• Which challenges and risks arise when integrating AI into software development workflows?
• To what extent will AI automate software engineering roles, and what skills will remain essential?
• How can companies best leverage AI to enhance innovation and maintain a competitive edge in software development?

The moderators will present the results of the World Café Round Tables and all the most important questions, challenges and solutions arising from the event will be discussed.