Fabs go Digital

Beyond your fab

How “worst practices” help us develop new digital approaches.

In our community format, we engage in cross-company discussions about the key challenges of digitalization in the semiconductor industry, share experiences, and learn from one another. This time, the focus is on digital topics and software projects that have not gone as planned or are currently facing significant hurdles. The event is moderated and supported by Smart Systems Hub and the technology experts from ZEISS Digital Innovation.

Date: 26 March 2026
Location: Dresden, tbd
Entry: 1:30 p.m.
Time: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m., followed by a get-together

Note: To ensure an open exchange, participation is limited to representatives from user companies/fabs.

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 are looking forward to 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?
Often, improving existing equipment and processes is faster, more cost-efficient, and more sustainable than new investments. This makes it worthwhile taking a closer look at your current software. Software architectures are not static, they evolve. Without regular reviews and assessments, you risk quality degradation and increasing vulnerabilities. Solid software engineering and flexible architectures are key to managing the immense complexity of semiconductor manufacturing.

Why should you join?

Whether greenfield fab or brownfield: IT infrastructures are evolving in the wake of modernization and automation. New technologies are finding their way in.

The Fabs go Digital event brings together co-creators and experts in digital transformation projects from the semiconductor industry in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your questions and experiences with you – and shape the discussion with experts from production and software development.

The focus is on exchange and learning from each other, because at ZEISS Digital Innovation, we are convinced that digital progress can only be achieved together. Fabs go Digital creates a meeting place and impetus to gain new perspectives and learn about best practices.