Agenda

Exquisite topics and speakers in Berlin

2-DAY CONFERENCE PROGRAM WITH THOUGHT LEADERS FROM THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

The conference program is organized around the theme "Accelerating digital and green building together".

4 strategic pillars will be addressed on both days of the conference. The speakers' contributions will shed light on these topics:

Software, digitalization, and automation

Sustainability and Zero Emission

New world order and value chains

Policy and legislation

Day 1

October 10, 2023

  • 08.00 - 09.00

    Check-in & networking at the exhibition

    Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
    Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
  • 09.00 - 09.15

    Opening and networking kick-off

    Prof. Dr. Johannes Walther
    Gründer, IPM AG
    Prof. Dr. Johannes Walther
    Gründer, IPM AG
  • 09.15 - 09.35Keynote: New world order and value chains

    Building transformation: shaping the future cooperatively, digitally and sustainably

    Tim-Oliver Müller
    Hauptgeschäftsführer, Hauptverband der Deutschen Bauindustrie e.V.
    Tim-Oliver Müller
    Hauptgeschäftsführer, Hauptverband der Deutschen Bauindustrie e.V.
  • 09.35 - 09.55Keynote: politics and legislation

    The role of the construction industry and construction machinery in the European energy transition

    Dr. Dirk Ebersbach
    Geschäftsführer, VIA IMC GmbH
    Dr. Dirk Ebersbach
    Geschäftsführer, VIA IMC GmbH
  • 09.55 - 10.15Keynote: sustainability and zero emission

    Sustainability in the construction and real estate industry: decarbonization over the building life cycle

    Dr. Michael Six
    Geschäftsführer, GOLDBECK Deutschland GmbH
    Dr. Michael Six
    Geschäftsführer, GOLDBECK Deutschland GmbH
  • 10.15 - 10.35Keynote: Software, Digitization and Automation

    Overview: Where are autonomous machines and robots in use? How will they change the construction world?

    Dr. Christian Lange
    Head of R&D, Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG
    Dr. Christian Lange
    Head of R&D, Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG
  • 10.35 - 11.30

    Coffee break and networking in the exhibition

    Guided tour of the action area site in the exhibition
  • 11.30 - 12.00Panel Discussion: politics and legislation

    Bridges, roads, tunnels, cycle paths, rail network: How to make infrastructure fit for the future?

    Jörg Majoli
    Geschäftsführer, Avant Tecno Deutschland GmbH
    Jörg Majoli
    Geschäftsführer, Avant Tecno Deutschland GmbH
    Diana Mittendorfer
    Prokuristin, POLA Landschaftsarchitekten GmbH
    Diana Mittendorfer
    Prokuristin, POLA Landschaftsarchitekten GmbH
    Jörg Wellmeyer
    Commercial Head Tunneling Germany and International, Implenia Construction GmbH
    Jörg Wellmeyer
    Commercial Head Tunneling Germany and International, Implenia Construction GmbH
    Moderation: Prof. Dr. Alexander Tsipoulanidis
    Professor, HWR Berlin
    Moderation: Prof. Dr. Alexander Tsipoulanidis
    Professor, HWR Berlin
  • 12.00 - 12.20Keynote: New world order and value chains

    Supply Chain of the Future - What the Pandemic and Supply Chain Crisis Taught Us

    Thomas Frenzel
    Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, Ammann Verdichtung GmbH
    Thomas Frenzel
    Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, Ammann Verdichtung GmbH
  • 12.20 - 12.40Keynote: Software, digitalization and automation

    E-Construction in Germany: How sustainable construction machines are going into series production

    Christian Paffen
    Geschäftsleitung, Swecon Baumaschinen GmbH
    Christian Paffen
    Geschäftsleitung, Swecon Baumaschinen GmbH
    Julia Häser
    Leiterin Marketing & Produktmanagement, Swecon Baumaschinen GmbH
    Julia Häser
    Leiterin Marketing & Produktmanagement, Swecon Baumaschinen GmbH
  • 12.00 - 14.00

    Women in Construction Summit

    Presentations, networking and lunch
  • 12.40 - 13.50

    Lunch break and networking in the exhibition

    Participate in the action area in the exhibition
  • 13.50 - 14.35Panel Discussion: software, digitization and autonomization

    AI becomes the new electricity - (How) Can it help make the construction industry and machines more efficient?

    Daniel Bachmann
    Head of Digital Products and Services, LIEBHERR Components AG
    Daniel Bachmann
    Head of Digital Products and Services, LIEBHERR Components AG
    Frank Dahlhoff
    Geschäftsführer, Sitech Deutschland GmbH
    Frank Dahlhoff
    Geschäftsführer, Sitech Deutschland GmbH
    Daniela Niederstaetter
    Head of Rental, Niederstätter AG SpA
    Daniela Niederstaetter
    Head of Rental, Niederstätter AG SpA
    Dietmar Bernert
    Vice President Business Development, Hexagon Geosystems
    Dietmar Bernert
    Vice President Business Development, Hexagon Geosystems
    Erik Lautner
    Geschäftsführer, HYDAC Software GmbH
    Erik Lautner
    Geschäftsführer, HYDAC Software GmbH
    Moderation: Prof. Dr. Matthias Tomenendal
    Professor, HWR Berlin
    Moderation: Prof. Dr. Matthias Tomenendal
    Professor, HWR Berlin
  • 14.35 - 14.55Keynote: sustainability and zero emission

    How can diversity and inclusion benefit the construction industry?

    Carole Bachmann
    Manager, European Rental Association
    Carole Bachmann
    Manager, European Rental Association
  • 14.55 - 15.15Keynote: Software, digitalization and automation

    Smart Construction in practice

    Karsten Elles
    Market Development Manager, Komatsu Europe International
    Karsten Elles
    Market Development Manager, Komatsu Europe International
  • 15.15 - 15.50

    Coffee break and networking in the exhibition

    Participate in the action area in the exhibition
  • 15.50 - 18.00Workshop: Software, digitalization and autonomization (incl. break)

    Executive Workshop: Autonomous Work Machines - Learning Experiences from Practice for the Construction Site of the Future

    Alexander Holler
    General Manager Electronics Division, Inter Control
    Alexander Holler
    General Manager Electronics Division, Inter Control
    Dr. Christoph Müller
    Geschäftsführer, MobileTronics
    Dr. Christoph Müller
    Geschäftsführer, MobileTronics
    Guido Neumann
    Department Leader Embedded Systems, TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH
    Guido Neumann
    Department Leader Embedded Systems, TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH
    Nikola Mitov
    Functional Safety Expert, TÜV SÜD GmbH
    Nikola Mitov
    Functional Safety Expert, TÜV SÜD GmbH
  • 15.50 - 17.00

    Tech Talks

    10-minute Speed Insights

    OpenS and MIC4.0 - customer benefits through open interfaces
    Joachim Schier
    Geschäftsführer, Steelwrist Deutschland GmbH
    OpenS and MIC4.0 - customer benefits through open interfaces
    Joachim Schier
    Geschäftsführer, Steelwrist Deutschland GmbH
    Minimize downtime: Spare parts procurement with multi-brand databases
    Daniel Schmerbauch
    Geschäftsleiter, Rep.Guide
    Minimize downtime: Spare parts procurement with multi-brand databases
    Daniel Schmerbauch
    Geschäftsleiter, Rep.Guide
    HELAX - the recuperative drive for the boom of your electric or hybrid mid-size excavator
    Dr. Pascal Kiwitz
    Head of Innovation, Bucher Hydraulics
    HELAX - the recuperative drive for the boom of your electric or hybrid mid-size excavator
    Dr. Pascal Kiwitz
    Head of Innovation, Bucher Hydraulics
    Increased efficiency of electrified construction machinery through optimized thermal management
    Josef Graubmann
    Geschäftsführer, Ymer Technology GmbH
    Increased efficiency of electrified construction machinery through optimized thermal management
    Josef Graubmann
    Geschäftsführer, Ymer Technology GmbH
    Racing into a net zero future - Intelligent power grids on the construction site
    Manuel Klein
    Geschäftsführer, EKU Power Drives GmbH
    Racing into a net zero future - Intelligent power grids on the construction site
    Manuel Klein
    Geschäftsführer, EKU Power Drives GmbH
    Tobias Schroth
    Technik – Maschinentechnik & Instandhaltung, LEONHARD WEISS Gmbh & Co. KG
    Tobias Schroth
    Technik – Maschinentechnik & Instandhaltung, LEONHARD WEISS Gmbh & Co. KG
    Telematics from the machine manufacturer vs. retrofit solutions: Comparison and contrast with other industries
    Valentin Ecker
    Product Manager IoT, TTControl GmbH
    Telematics from the machine manufacturer vs. retrofit solutions: Comparison and contrast with other industries
    Valentin Ecker
    Product Manager IoT, TTControl GmbH
    Bridging the Service Gap: AR Video Support in the Construction Equipment Industry
    Martin Plutz
    Gründer & Geschäftsführer, oculavis GmbH
    Bridging the Service Gap: AR Video Support in the Construction Equipment Industry
    Martin Plutz
    Gründer & Geschäftsführer, oculavis GmbH
  • 17.00 - 17.45

    Barcamp(s) in the exhibition

    Discuss the following topics together, selected by vote:

    Fuel cells and hydrogen in the construction sector - where is the journey heading?
    Volatile value chains: Impact on the construction industry
    Managing energy costs - concepts and ideas for the future
  • 18.00 - 18.30

    Champagne reception and networking at the exhibition

  • from 18:30

    Festive evening reception and gala dinner

Day 2

October 11, 2023

  • 08.00 - 09.00

    Check-in & networking at the exhibition

    Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
    Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
  • 09.00 - 09.10

    Opening 2nd conference day

    Prof. Dr. Johannes Walther
    Gründer, IPM AG
    Prof. Dr. Johannes Walther
    Gründer, IPM AG
  • 09.10 - 09.50Panel Discussion: politics and legislation

    Zero-emission policies around the world: What's in store and how to prepare for the technology shift?

    Alfred Bacher
    Leitung Maschinentechnischer Bereich, ÖSTU-STETTIN Hoch- und Tiefbau GmbH
    Alfred Bacher
    Leitung Maschinentechnischer Bereich, ÖSTU-STETTIN Hoch- und Tiefbau GmbH
    Jürgen Faupel
    Geschäftsführer STRASSING GmbH, Stellv. Präsident BVMB
    Jürgen Faupel
    Geschäftsführer STRASSING GmbH, Stellv. Präsident BVMB
    Burkhard Janssen
    European Department Head Special Applications & New Technologies, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV
    Burkhard Janssen
    European Department Head Special Applications & New Technologies, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV
    Dr. Kai Steinfeld
    Geschäftsführer, xelectrix Power GmbH
    Dr. Kai Steinfeld
    Geschäftsführer, xelectrix Power GmbH
    Moderation: Prof. Dr. Solveig Reißig-Thust
    Academic Director MBA, HWR Berlin
    Moderation: Prof. Dr. Solveig Reißig-Thust
    Academic Director MBA, HWR Berlin
  • 09.50 - 10.10Keynote: Software, digitalization and automation

    The digitized tire in the overall picture of a smart construction site

    Antonio Zarcone
    Head – Advanced Engineering, Apollo Tyres Ltd.
    Antonio Zarcone
    Head – Advanced Engineering, Apollo Tyres Ltd.
  • 10.10 - 10.30Keynote: sustainability and zero emission

    Status of new drives: Where do we stand with F-Cell, H2 combustion and batteries?

    Ralph Kartscher
    General Manager, JCB Deutschland GmbH
    Ralph Kartscher
    General Manager, JCB Deutschland GmbH
  • 10.30 - 11.20

    Coffee break and networking in the exhibition

    Participate in the action area in the exhibition
  • 11.20 - 11.40

    Tech Talks

    10-minute Speed Insights

    Measuring with the construction machine!
    Ralf Pfefferkorn
    CEO, Sodex Innovations GmbH
    Measuring with the construction machine!
    Ralf Pfefferkorn
    CEO, Sodex Innovations GmbH
    Start small, save big: How to find an easy entry into app-based tire monitoring
    Mario Branco
    Head of Continental Off-Highway, Continental AG
    Start small, save big: How to find an easy entry into app-based tire monitoring
    Mario Branco
    Head of Continental Off-Highway, Continental AG
  • 11.40 - 12.00Keynote: Software, digitalization and automation

    Accelerating change: Why the construction industry needs to reinvent itself fast

    Prof. Dr. Matthias Flora
    BMK Stiftungsprofessur für Tunnel Information Modeling, Universität Innsbruck
    Prof. Dr. Matthias Flora
    BMK Stiftungsprofessur für Tunnel Information Modeling, Universität Innsbruck
  • 12.00 - 12.25Software, digitalization, and automation

    Start-Up Pitches

    5 start-ups, 5 minutes, 1 stage

    All devices always in view - Smart device management with zamics
    Christian Marx
    Co-Founder | Business Owner, Z Lab/Zamics
    All devices always in view - Smart device management with zamics
    Christian Marx
    Co-Founder | Business Owner, Z Lab/Zamics
    Purpose design for electric drives
    Benedikt von Imhoff
    Director, Inecosys GmbH
    Purpose design for electric drives
    Benedikt von Imhoff
    Director, Inecosys GmbH
    Ultra-wideband sensor technology for continuous coating thickness monitoring: real-time applications with highest accuracy
    Daniela Werner
    Applikationsingenieurin, Ilmsens GmbH
    Ultra-wideband sensor technology for continuous coating thickness monitoring: real-time applications with highest accuracy
    Daniela Werner
    Applikationsingenieurin, Ilmsens GmbH
    The digital toolbox for the construction site - remote support and interactive work instructions with AR
    Verena Lange
    Business Development Manager, VSight UAB
    The digital toolbox for the construction site - remote support and interactive work instructions with AR
    Verena Lange
    Business Development Manager, VSight UAB
    Newest developments in construction automation
    Victor Rodionov
    COO, Baubot GmbH
    Newest developments in construction automation
    Victor Rodionov
    COO, Baubot GmbH
  • 12.25 - 13.40

    Lunch break and networking in the exhibition

    Participate in the action area in the exhibition
  • 13.40 - 14.25Panel Discussion: Sustainability and Zero Emission

    Circular Economy - a model for the construction industry?

    Dr. Ipek Ölcüm
    Geschäftsführerin, Industrieverband Lehmbaustoffe e.V.
    Dr. Ipek Ölcüm
    Geschäftsführerin, Industrieverband Lehmbaustoffe e.V.
    Dr. Holger Quast
    Geschäftsführer, Vemcon GmbH
    Dr. Holger Quast
    Geschäftsführer, Vemcon GmbH
    Dr. Dirk Schmitt
    Head of Research and Development Department CCA, Heidelberg Materials AG
    Dr. Dirk Schmitt
    Head of Research and Development Department CCA, Heidelberg Materials AG
    Anne-Christin Braun
    Gründerin und Geschäftsführerin, Braun & Humpert GbR
    Anne-Christin Braun
    Gründerin und Geschäftsführerin, Braun & Humpert GbR
    Moderation: Prof. Dr. Alexander Tsipoulanidis
    Professor, HWR Berlin
    Moderation: Prof. Dr. Alexander Tsipoulanidis
    Professor, HWR Berlin
  • 14.25 - 14.55Closing panel Ddiscussion: politics and legislation

    Residential construction, energy transition, climate change and co.: views and outlook from the construction value chain

    Christian Hülsewig
    Founder & CEO, Schüttflix GmbH
    Christian Hülsewig
    Founder & CEO, Schüttflix GmbH
    Prof. Dr. Katharina Kleinschrot
    Professorin, TU Dresden
    Prof. Dr. Katharina Kleinschrot
    Professorin, TU Dresden
    Dietmar Bernert
    Vice President Business Development, Hexagon Geosystems
    Dietmar Bernert
    Vice President Business Development, Hexagon Geosystems
    Burkhard Janssen
    European Department Head Special Applications & New Technologies, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV
    Burkhard Janssen
    European Department Head Special Applications & New Technologies, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV
    Moderation: Prof. Dr. Solveig Reißig-Thust
    Academic Director MBA, HWR Berlin
    Moderation: Prof. Dr. Solveig Reißig-Thust
    Academic Director MBA, HWR Berlin
  • 14:55

    Wrap-up of Construction Equipment Forum 2023 and outlook for 2024

    Prof. Dr. Johannes Walther
    Gründer, IPM AG
    Prof. Dr. Johannes Walther
    Gründer, IPM AG