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 StagePlain text: 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
- 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?
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 14.00 - 15.30
Main Stage
Tech Talks
Exhibitors present their innovations on the Main Stage - 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
Generative AI in Construction - Use Cases of the Future
- 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 AG - 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 GmbHAlexander 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, Motorenfabrik Hatz
Dr. Simon Thierfelder
CEO, Motorenfabrik Hatz - 10.25 - 11.10
Break and networking in the exhibition
- 11.10 - 11.30Keynote: Digitalisation and Connectivity | Main Stage
The blind spot: cybersecurity in networked construction machinery
- 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. 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
- 14.25 - 14.30
Closing of the event
