IIC 2025

Innovation in Digital Factory & Production Planning

24.09. - 25.09.2025 | Chemnitz

The IIC 2025 is the leading conference for innovations in digital factory and production planning as well as virtual commissioning. Experience how digital twins are becoming increasingly powerful and efficient with the help of artificial intelligence and test the latest developments from our exhibitors directly on site.

Two cutting-edge keynotes will open the two days of the event, while best practice examples from the industry, the pitch session and excursions will ensure a varied programme. Another highlight is the presentation of the latest features of the ema Software Suite (imk) and the RF::Suite (EKS).

The supporting programme, which includes dinner in the Panorama Restaurant of the Congress Hotel Chemnitz and a visit to the Light Our Visions Festival in the European Capital of Culture 2025, offers excellent opportunities for networking.

The event is supported by:

Supporting programme

European Capital of Culture 2025

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get to know Chemnitz as part of the European Capital of Culture 2025. Numerous fascinating cultural themes and exciting events such as the Light Our Vision Festival are on the programme.

Social Dinner at the Congress Hotel Chemnitz

Enjoy a delicious dinner from a sumptuous buffet in the Panorama Restaurant with a view over the Chemnitz skyline and take the opportunity to network with other participants - one of the networking highlights every year.

Excursions Fraunhofer IWU Open House Day

Take a look behind the scenes at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU. Guided tours in the institute's test fields will show you in a practical way how you can optimally utilise the potential of automation in your production.

Speakers

Exhibitor

Timetable

Day 1 | 24 September 2025

08:45

Admission

09:15

Welcome & Introduction

Prof Dr Lars Fritzsche (IMK); Holger Hämmerle (EKS)

09:45 - 10:30

Keynote 1: Smart factory of the future - AI and edge computing with Alibaba Cloud

Ye Huang; Head of Region Germany & Central Europe (Alibaba Cloud)

10:30 - 11:00

Big picture: the future of production and logistics planning in the industrial metaverse

Theresa Sinn & Philipp Hummel (EDAG Production Solutions)

11:00 - 12:00

Introducing the Exhibitors

in a tour

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch break

With the opportunity to visit the exhibition

13:00 - 13:30

Industry use case with the ema Software Suite

tbd.

13:30 - 14:00

Industry use case with the RF::Suite

tbd.

14:00 - 15:00

Pitch Session*

Presentation of topics to be discussed in the Pitch Coffee

15:00 - 16:00

Pitch Coffee

Moderated discussions on the pitch session over coffee and snacks, Dr Miriam Schleipen (EKS)

16:00 - 16:20

Break

Visit the exhibition

16:20 - 16:50

Lecture

tbd.

16:50 - 17:20

Lecture

tbd.

17:20 - 17:30

Conclusion day 1

Prof Dr Lars Fritzsche (IMK); Holger Hämmerle (EKS)

19:00

Social Dinner & Networking Evening

Panorama restaurant at the Kongress Hotel Chemnitz

Day 2 | 25 September 2025

09:00

Welcome & Introduction

Prof Dr Lars Fritzsche (IMK); Holger Hämmerle (EKS)

09:15 - 10:00

Keynote 2

tbd.

10:00 - 10:30

Lecture

tbd.

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee break

with coffee & snacks

11:00 - 11:30

Release highlights of the RF::Suite & ema Software Suite

Jörg Uhlig (IMK); Marcel Dürrheimer (EKS)

11:30 - 13:00

Software workshops of the RF::Suite & ema Software Suite

Jörg Uhlig (IMK); Marcel Dürrheimer (EKS)

13:00

Conclusion of the event

Prof Dr Lars Fritzsche (IMK); Holger Hämmerle (EKS)

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch break

including networking at the end

14:00 - 16:00

Excursions Fraunhofer IWU

Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU

|The language of the event is German. This is an offline event only. Documents will be made available digitally after approval by the speaker.

*The Pitch Session

In the pitch session, exciting short presentations on the topics Digital Twin & Artificial Intelligence will be presented to you. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to discuss these topics in a moderated discussion in the Pitch Coffee and ask your questions.

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Prices1RegularReduced 2
Early Bird price (until 30 June 2025)490,00€390,00€
Normal price (from 01.07.2025)590,00€490,00€

1) All prices are exclusive of VAT.
2) Students, doctoral students, university members - when booking the discounted ticket, appropriate proof must be provided, e.g. student ID, etc.

The participation fee refers to participation in the main and supporting programme of IIC 2025 and includes attendance at the presentations and the Partner Lounge including refreshments during breaks and lunch on 24 and 25 September 2025 as well as participation in the evening event on 24 September 2025.
Arrival and departure as well as any overnight stays are to be organised by the participants themselves and at their own expense.

Location and directions

Location:
Kraftverkehr Chemnitz| Fraunhofer Straße 60 | 09126 Chemnitz| https://kraftverkehr-chemnitz.de/

 

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