Agenda
Current topics and top-class speakers
2-day conference program with thought leaders from the construction machinery industry
The motto of the conference program is "Rethinking construction machinery: Sustainable. Digital. Autonomous.".
The speakers' contributions will be based on 4 strategic pillars:
Digitalisation and Connectivity
Alternative drive concepts
Market dynamics and global challenges
Assistance systems and automation
Day 1
October 07, 2025
- 08.00 - 09.00
Check-in and networking at the exhibition
Coreum Forum, Helmut-Kiesel-Str. 2, 64589 Stockstadt am Rhein Coreum Forum, Helmut-Kiesel-Str. 2, 64589 Stockstadt am Rhein - 09.00 - 09.15
Main StageOpening and networking kick-off
Daniel Wäldchen
Vorstand, IPM AG
Daniel Wäldchen
Vorstand, IPM AG - 09.15 - 09.35
Opening Keynote | Main StageStraight Talk: What construction companies really need from OEMs for a networked construction site
Ralf Lüddemann
Mitglied des Vorstands, Strabag AG
Ralf Lüddemann
Mitglied des Vorstands, Strabag AG - 09.35 - 09.55
Keynote: Alternative drive concepts | Main StageChanging drive systems: electrification, diversity and visions - construction machinery between 2020 and 2030
Francesco Quaranta
President & CEO, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe)
Francesco Quaranta
President & CEO, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) - 09.55 - 10.35
Panel Discussion: Market dynamics and global challenges | Main StageLegal requirements and technical feasibility: How quickly can we decarbonize the construction machinery industry and what does it take?
Dr. Burkhard Siebert
Hauptgeschäftsführer, Bauindustrieverband Hessen-Thüringen e.V.
Dr. Burkhard Siebert
Hauptgeschäftsführer, Bauindustrieverband Hessen-Thüringen e.V.Dr. Florian Bachheibl
CTO, MOLABO
Dr. Florian Bachheibl
CTO, MOLABO - 10.35 - 11.15Networking
Break and networking in the exhibition
- 11.15 - 11.35Keynote: Market dynamics and global challenges | Main Stage
Changing supply chains: Strategies for the construction machinery industry in geopolitical upheaval
- 11.35 - 11.55Keynote: Alternative drive concepts | Main Stage
Hydrogen as a drive for construction machinery: technical implementation and operational challenges
Dr. Matthias Szupories
Managing Director, JCB Germany GmbH
Dr. Matthias Szupories
Managing Director, JCB Germany GmbH - 11.55 - 12.45Impulse Panel: Alternative drive concepts | Main Stage
The price of sustainability: how can alternative drive concepts also be economical?
Maximilian Schöberl
Team Lead Machine Technology & Logistics, Max Bögl
Maximilian Schöberl
Team Lead Machine Technology & Logistics, Max Bögl
Bernd Fritsch
Director Battery Systems - Product Strategy & Business Development, BorgWarner
Bernd Fritsch
Director Battery Systems - Product Strategy & Business Development, BorgWarner - 11.15 - 11.55Deep Dive: Alternative drive concepts | Conference room 1
Battery management for heavy construction machinery: Challenges, solutions and future prospects
Tobias Dümmer
Head of Group E-Powertrain Competence Center, Liebherr
Tobias Dümmer
Head of Group E-Powertrain Competence Center, Liebherr - 12.05 - 12.45Deep Dive: Digitalisation and Connectivity | Conference Room 2
Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring in fleets: How data analysis and machine learning are revolutionizing maintenance
- 12.45 - 14.00Networking
Lunch break and networking in the exhibition
- 13.00 - 14.00Networking
Women in Construction Summit
Miria Wellenzohn
General Manager Marketing , JCB Deutschland GmbHMiria Wellenzohn
General Manager Marketing , JCB Deutschland GmbH
Maximiliane Straub
Teamlead Group Innovation , Goldbeck
Maximiliane Straub
Teamlead Group Innovation , Goldbeck - 14.00 - 15.30
Main Stage
Tech Talks
14.00 - 14.10Marcus Lange
Director of Sales, Vsight
14.00 - 14.10Marcus Lange
Director of Sales, Vsight14.10 - 14.20
David Cavas
Business Development Manager, OPEN
14.10 - 14.20David Cavas
Business Development Manager, OPEN14.20 - 14.30
Steffen Dieterle
CEO, Graf-Syteco GmbH & Co. KG
14.20 - 14.30Steffen Dieterle
CEO, Graf-Syteco GmbH & Co. KG14.30 - 14.40
TBC, Handtmann Systemtechnik
14.30 - 14.40
TBC, Handtmann Systemtechnik14.40 - 14.45
TBC, Ritchie Bros
14.40 - 14.45
TBC, Ritchie Bros - 14.00 - 15.30Workshop: Alternative drive concepts | Conference room 1
The electric construction machine: impact on the value chain
- 15.30 - 16.15Networking
Break and networking in the exhibition
- 16.15 - 16.35Keynote: Digitalisation and Connectivity | Main Stage
Driver assistance, remote control, autonomous operation - what is the future of construction machinery?
Dr. Manuel Bös
Head of Emerging Technologies, LiebherrDr. Manuel Bös
Head of Emerging Technologies, Liebherr - 16.35 - 17.25
Impulse Panel: Assistance systems and automation | Main StageAutomation and autonomous working: Technical feasibility and the implications for the industry
Dr. Stefan Klumpp
Vorstand, Hamm AG
Dr. Stefan Klumpp
Vorstand, Hamm AGTBC
LUIS Technology
TBC
LUIS Technology - 17.25 - 18.15Panel Discussion: Market dynamics and global challenges | Main Stage
Cooperation models for OEMs and suppliers: Strategic partnerships to promote innovation and reduce costs
Brahim Stitou
President & CEO, ATLAS Group
Brahim Stitou
President & CEO, ATLAS Group
Christoph Remmers
Associate Partner, Porsche Consulting GmbH
Christoph Remmers
Associate Partner, Porsche Consulting GmbH - 18.15 - 22.00Networking
Flying dinner in the exhibition
Day 2
October 08, 2025
- 08.00 - 09.00
Check-in and networking at the exhibition
Coreum Forum, Helmut-Kiesel-Str. 2, 64589 Stockstadt am Rhein Coreum Forum, Helmut-Kiesel-Str. 2, 64589 Stockstadt am Rhein - 09.00 - 09.05
Opening
- 09.05 - 09.45Panel Discussion: Digitalisation and Connectivity | Main Stage
Real-time data and efficiency: how far have we actually come with the Digitalisation of construction sites?
Alfred Bacher
Leitung Maschinentechnischer Bereich, ÖSTU-STETTIN Hoch- und Tiefbau GmbH
Alfred Bacher
Leitung Maschinentechnischer Bereich, ÖSTU-STETTIN Hoch- und Tiefbau GmbH
Alexander Haag
Chief Digital Officer, SITECH
Alexander Haag
Chief Digital Officer, SITECH
Michael Klein
Product Manager Digital Products, Wirtgen Group Branch of John Deere GmbH & Co. KG
Michael Klein
Product Manager Digital Products, Wirtgen Group Branch of John Deere GmbH & Co. KG - 09.45 - 10.05Keynote: Digitalisation and Connectivity | Main Stage
Smart machines, smarter business - condition monitoring as a game changer for construction machinery
Luis Weirich
Head of Condition Monitoring, Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH
Luis Weirich
Head of Condition Monitoring, Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH - 10.05 - 10.25Keynote: Digitalisation and Connectivity | Main Stage
Construction machinery rethought: Electric Purpose Design as the key to an intelligent and emission-free construction site
Dr. Simon Thierfelder
CEO, HATZ Motorenfabrik
Dr. Simon Thierfelder
CEO, HATZ Motorenfabrik - 10.25 - 11.10
Break and networking in the exhibition
- 11.10 - 11.30Keynote: Market dynamics and global challenges | Main Stage
Construction machinery challenges in use: Requirements for OEMs from the perspective of a general contractor
Michael Ruland
Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Prokurist, GOLDBECK Deutschland GmbHMichael Ruland
Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Prokurist, GOLDBECK Deutschland GmbH - 11.30 - 12.10Panel Discussion: Digitalisation and Connectivity | Main Stage
Standardisation in digital construction site communication: How can machines from different manufacturers be efficiently networked?
Dr. Darius Soßdorf
Geschäftsführer, Machines in Construction MiC 4.0
Dr. Darius Soßdorf
Geschäftsführer, Machines in Construction MiC 4.0
Dr. Roland Barth
Head of Customer Group Commercial & Off-Road Vehicle, ITK Engineering
Dr. Roland Barth
Head of Customer Group Commercial & Off-Road Vehicle, ITK Engineering
Dietmar Bernert
Strategic Advisor to the Board, Infrakit
Dietmar Bernert
Strategic Advisor to the Board, Infrakit - 12.10 - 13.15
Lunch break and networking in the exhibition
- 13.15 - 13.45Panel Discussion: Market dynamics and global challenges | Main Stage
The European construction machinery market in transition: New roles for established manufacturers and challengers
- 13.45 - 14.25Impulse Panel: Market dynamics and global challenges | Main Stage
Political impetus & infrastructure programs: New opportunities for construction machinery sales
Peter Wildemann
Managing Director, MANITOU Deutschland GmbH
Peter Wildemann
Managing Director, MANITOU Deutschland GmbH - 14.25 - 14.30
Closing of the event
