We are in the middle of the digital transformation. Even today, digitalization already plays a central role in shaping a better tomorrow. However, it is not only the opportunities that are huge, but also the challenges – time for a reality check. At this panel discussion, you will benefit from exciting insights and an exchange of views from decision makers in the automotive, mechanical engineering, public transport, and consulting industries. Together they discuss the big questions of our time: How can digital technologies help address today’s crises? What potential can be harnessed and what needs to be done to make use of it? How can we create sustainable value using the innovations of digital transformation – both economically and socially? And last but not least, the panel discussion addresses the question of what the next level of digitalization will look like. Don’t miss out! Digital Transformation Dome Stage | 12:40 - 01:25 pm | Panel

Co-creation connects groups with specific challenges. The methodology is based on users creating added value on an equal footing – for example a product or service. The great benefit of co-creation is that all the experts involved have their own experience, meaning they can learn from each other. This method is so much more than just a good solution. At its heart, it aims to learn more about the needs and challenges of users. Multiple points of view result in new approaches to solutions that were not initially evident. If all co-creators work hand in hand, the result is often better than the sum of the individual services. This is true in both private and professional life. So at this introductory presentation, learn how to apply the co-creation value to your next barbecue and to hooking your customers. Personal Development Stage P | 01:35 - 01:55 pm | Personal Development

Tomorrow’s mobility will be autonomous – and so numerous OEMs and suppliers in the automotive industry are researching physical systems and digital applications that will enable vehicles to drive fully autonomously in the future. Expectations are high: The Volkswagen Group alone aims to generate around 30 percent of its revenue from autonomous driving services by 2030. But will autonomous driving become a game changer and an essential part of future mobility? Are the high investments and expectations justified? Will self-driving shuttles have a lasting positive impact on traffic? Based on exclusive primary data, metadata analyses and existing data from our projects, we develop various scenarios. This gives you a valid insight into the opportunities afforded by autonomous driving. We will also present the first results from the study of the same name that we are currently compiling with the Fraunhofer Institute and Motor Presse Stuttgart. It will then be published in full in the fall of 2022. Mobility Services Stage M | 01:35 - 01:55 pm | Impulse Session

In times of increasing digitalization and economic dynamics, industrial companies are challenged more than ever to increase their efficiency and productivity. This is the only way they can remain competitive in the future. All of this is forcing them to move away from traditional processes and systems - and to use powerful digital technologies. Pfeiffer Vacuum and Busch Vacuum, two leading German mechanical engineering companies that we at MHP are currently supporting as their implementation partner, are also facing these fundamental changes and challenges of digital transformation. The basis for their new common-IT approach is S/4HANA from SAP, a cross-industry established and a state-of-the-art system for all business processes. You can look forward to valuable insights on how to succeed in the digitalization journey in a heterogeneous, volatile, and complex business environment - one in which diverse, globally distributed organizations, and stand-alone companies must come together to achieve long-term success. This keynote lecture will provide you with insightful project experiences from our consulting practice. Digital Transformation Stage M | 02:00 - 02:20 pm | Impulse Session

The battery is at the heart of future mobility – it enables emission-free mobility, but it also brings its own challenges. This is because the resources for building lithium-ion batteries are limited – at the same time, they are predestined for innovative approaches to the circular economy. For this reason, topics such as recycling, or second-life management of batteries are increasingly coming into focus. In this presentation, we will show which technical and economic aspects need to be taken into account. You will also learn how digital twins can be used to monitor and optimize a battery – including static and dynamic data over the entire life cycle as well as permanent monitoring of the state of health and new predictive maintenance options. Update your expertise on electromobility. Mobility Services Stage M | 03:10 - 03:30 pm | Impulse Session

Online configurations have long been a standard feature of e-commerce. Over the past few years, they have been continuously refined and expanded. The next stage of expansion: immersive product configurators. Thanks to major advances in virtual reality and augmented reality, completely new possibilities are opening up here for an unique and immersive customer experience. Together with our partners and customers from the automotive and gaming industries, we will shed light in this presentation on what is important when integrating immersive experiences into online and retail environments – and what the future sales journey will look like in the metaverse. We firmly believe that you will be impressed. Customer Experience Digital Sales & Service Platforms Dome Stage | 04:45 - 05:35 pm | Panel