Name: Fabs go digital - Smart Manufacturing Barcamp
Start: 2027-01-19 14:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-19 18:00+01:00
Location: tba.

Beyond company boundaries How “worst practices” inspire new approaches to digital transformation.

What can equipment manufacturers, semiconductor manufacturers and electronics companies learn from one another? Our community event brings together different perspectives from across the value chain.

This time, we are taking a closer look at digital initiatives and software projects where things did not go entirely to plan. We will share experiences, discuss challenges and work together to develop fresh perspectives and approaches to digital transformation in our industry.

Event details:

Date: January 19, 2027
Location: Stuttgart, more information on the location will follow
Admission: 1.30 p.m.
Time: 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Note: To facilitate an open discussion, participation is limited to representatives from user companies.

Register now for free (limited seats available)

What to expect?

An open barcamp format

Bring your own topics and present them to the group. Together, we’ll decide which topics will be explored further in deep-dive discussions and workshops.
Interactive breakouts

Engage with other professionals in moderated sessions on the proposed topics. Share your ideas and develop solution approaches collaboratively.
Technology expertise

Receive direct feedback and insights from experienced digitalization experts who will outline possible next steps and share best practices from software projects.
Cross-company exchange

Network in a relaxed atmosphere, gain insights into the work of industry peers, and discover new collaboration opportunities.
Result presentations

At the end of the event, each group will present their outcomes. Take this opportunity to gain valuable insights and new perspectives for your own projects.

Two impulse topics are already set.

We welcome your suggestions.

Digital technologies promise enormous potential. Yet their implementation remains one of the biggest hurdles for manufacturing companies. 95% of manufacturers are already investing in AI and machine learning. Top use cases include quality control, cybersecurity, and process optimization¹. Despite existing expertise and the necessary technological foundations, many projects still fail. But what are the reasons for this?
Modern production environments generate enormous volumes of data. The key is to make that data accessible, understandable and usable so that it drives tangible improvements in manufacturing. This is precisely where many data initiatives encounter barriers: data remains in silos, context is missing or solutions cannot scale beyond individual use cases. How can we turn existing production data into greater visibility, actionable insights and new opportunities?

Why you should attend

Across greenfield fabs and brownfield sites, IT infrastructures are evolving as modernisation and automation advance and new technologies are introduced. Fabs go Digital brings together professionals shaping digital transformation projects and experts from the semiconductor ecosystem in an informal setting. Bring your questions and experiences, and help shape the discussion with experts in manufacturing and software development.

Sharing experiences and learning from one another are at the heart of the event. At ZEISS Digital Innovation, we believe that digital progress is a collective effort. Fabs go Digital provides a meeting place to explore fresh perspectives, discover best practices and find inspiration.

Experiences of former participants

This Barcamp format is a wonderful opportunity to address your own challenges as openly as possible and discuss them with people outside our normal working environment. By sharing different experiences, new solutions can emerge that benefit both yourself and others. Even if you don't bring your own topic to the table, the topics offered in the exchange will definitely broaden your horizons for your own professional life.

Ralf Krause GlobalFoundries
Participating in the Barcamp at ZEISS Digital Innovation was an inspiring and enriching experience. The open format allowed participants to bring their own topics, which worked exceptionally well and led to vibrant discussions and
constructive exchanges The event also sparked several compelling ideas that we plan to implement in an adapted form, tailored to our context. I look forward to future opportunities to engage in such events.

David Kaminsky

Cooperation partner for this event: Smart Systems Hub

The Smart Systems Hub is one of Europe’s largest innovation centers for industrial automation. With a network of more than 700 partners and expertise in key technologies, it develops co-innovative solutions tailored to individual customer needs. Agile and creative methods ensure fast and effective innovation processes.

We would like to thank you for your kind support of the event.

Visit the website of Smart System Hub