Gathering at Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne (SIPBB)
Address: Aarbergstrasse 46, 2503 Biel/Bienne, Switzerland (see on map)
Departing from Biel/Bienne CAR TERMINAL (see on map)
We’ll walk over from SIPBB (3 minutes).
If you join us directly at the terminal, it is situated to the left of the entrance of the COOP shopping center.
Guided tour and VIP meeting at Longines Museum.
The Longines Museum traces the history of the brand with the winged hourglass since 1832. Here, you can admire the most important watch models, navigation instruments, chronometers, as well as a range of unique documents such as photographs, posters, various films, awards, and archival records. The museum was renovated and redesigned in 2012 to mark the brand’s 180th anniversary.
Address: Longines Museum, Les Longines 8, 2610 St-Imier
Departing from Longines Museum, directly to the Restaurant “Stadthaus Nidau”.
Exclusive networking dinner at Restaurant “Stadthaus Nidau”
Address: Hauptstrasse 18, 2560 Nidau (see on map)
Diplomatic exchange with ambassadors, government representatives, and international innovation hubs to align on strategic priorities and collaboration opportunities.
Industrial development advocate, UNIDO
President, Bern Economic Development Agency
CEO, Switzerland Innovation
COO, Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne
Deputy to the Director General and Managing Director of the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development, United Nations International Development Organization (UNIDO)
President, Next Industries,
Executive Board Member, Swissmem
"Global Geopolitical Landscape"
Professor, Université Côte d'Azur; Advisory Board Member, International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT)
"Global Industry State & Regional Strategic Shifts"
CTO, Lab Network Industrie 4.0
International Manufacturing-X Initiative Partner
"Emerging Technology Trends"
Chairman, ISFS; Head of Swiss Smart Factory
"Industry 5.0: Vision & Future Outlook"
Program Manager, United Nations International Development Organization (UNIDO)
CTO, Lab Network Industrie 4.0
International Manufacturing-X Initiative Partner
Lead Frontier Technologies for Operations,
World Economic Forum (WEF)
President, Innovalia Group,
International Manufacturing-X Initiative Partner
Setting the scene of the 7th International Smart Factory Summit.
Professor, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and School of Applied Psychology (APS)
Scientific Vice-Chairman, World Manufacturing Foundation (WMF)
Professor, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and School of Applied Psychology (APS)
Professor, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
Chief Digital and Strategic Project Officer, LNS Group
Senior Enterprise Account Executive, Partners & Alliance Executive, EMEA, FlowFuse
Examine how human-centric approaches, including AI augmentation, workforce transformation, and ethical technology design, are shaping next-generation manufacturing systems. The discussion will highlight real-world applications and societal impact.
Senior Director of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Chief Digital and Innovation Officer of
United Nations International Development Organization (UNIDO)
Agentic AI on the Shopfloor
Managing Director, IAR Group Holding
Head of Smart Brewing Learning Factory, University of Calabria
Designer, Entrepreneur and Innovation specialist, Laureate “European Prize for Women Innovators”
Showcase of innovative solutions and success cases focusing on workforce empowerment, human-machine collaboration and skills transformation.
Director & Founder, Reconfigurable Robotics Lab (RRL), Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Global Technology Leader, TEDx Speaker, Global CIO & CDO Awards Winner, CIO Series Author, Forbes Tech Council
Scientific Vice-Chairman, World Manufacturing Foundation (WMF)
Managing Director, Dassault Systèmes Switzerland
University of Oslo,
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL),
Expert Advisor at the Swiss Smart Factory (SSF)
Professor of Industrial & Management Engineering, POSTECH, Korea
CEO of Beyond 4.0
Discuss actionable pathways for achieving sustainable manufacturing, focusing on decarbonization, resource efficiency and scalable green technologies across global value chains
Smart Factory Financials (Cost Structures & Revenue Streams)
Product Passport, Product Carbon Footprint, Digital Twins
CFO & Co-Founder, VentoStream
University of Oslo,
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL),
Expert Advisor at the Swiss Smart Factory (SSF)
Professor of Industrial & Management Engineering, POSTECH, Korea
CEO of Beyond 4.0
Presentation of innovative solutions and success cases addressing environmental impact, circularity and sustainable production.
Smart Factory Financials (Cost Structures & Revenue Streams)
CEO, ALTUS
from Switzerland, Europe, Africa, Americas, Asia
This session showcases Smart Factory Hubs from around the world as they pitch their unique strengths and highlight opportunities for international collaboration.
Moderator: Dr. Dominic Gorecky, Head of Swiss Smart Factory
CEO, ALTUS
Sales Manager, iDIP Solution
Head of Sales Components & Product Management, mta robotics
Director Innovation Hubs EMEA, HARTING International Innovation AG
This session showcases Smart Factory Hubs from around the world as they pitch their unique strengths and highlight opportunities for international collaboration.
Moderator: Dr. Dominic Gorecky, Head of Swiss Smart Factory
Head of Swiss Smart Factory
Executive Director, Selangor Human Resources Development Centre (SHRDC)
General Manager (Advance Manufacturing and Innovation), Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
Lead Project Manager, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Saudi Arabia (C4IR)
Share insights and best practices from Smart Factory Hub collaboration that bridges innovation, workforce development, and industrial transformation across Switzerland, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia.
Platform for partners and organizations to present major initiatives, collaborations and strategic releases.
Synthesis of key insights and takeaways from the day.
Exhibition, lab tours, and networking.
Address: Schlossstrasse 25, 2560 Nidau (see on Maps)
The Dinner location is relatively close to the event location and easely reachable by foot.
The Dinner will also be the setting of the Swiss CxO Award Ceremony.
Professional Alpinist
Lessons from the edge of innovation and human potential.
University Côte d’Azur (France); Advisory Board Member INCIT
Exploring resilience strategies for regions, organizations, and industries in times of uncertainty.
Head of Science and Technology, RUAG; Head of the Swiss Delegation to NATO Industrial Advisory Group
Co-Founder & Senior Cyber Security Specialist, ALSEC Cyber Security Consulting
Analyze strategies to build resilient and adaptive industrial systems, including supply chain resilience, geopolitical considerations, and technological sovereignty.
CEO, Deutsche Messe Technology Academy
CEO, IRPD
"How additive manufacturing can contribute to production resilience"
CEO, Lexxton & Tomaso Vasella, CEO, SCIP
"From Two Disciplines to One Strategy – How Operational & Cyber Resilience Enable Industry 5.0?"
IoT Solutions Consultant, Akenza
"Machine learning has grown up: building process resilience and optimizing yield"
Presentation of innovative solutions and success cases enhancing robustness, flexibility and risk management in manufacturing.
Chairman ISFS; Head of Swiss Smart Factory
President ThinkAct Manufacturing, CCI France-Suisse
Strategic Account Lead / CSO, augment IT
"From Experience to Data: How AI and Smart Glasses Preserve Know-How"
CEO & Founder, Vertical Data
"How to automate repetitive admin tasks with the hidden potential of Gen AI"
Founder & CEO, Pandia
Tech-Advisor & Co-Founder, huvi.swiss
"Smart Wildfire Defense: From Vision to Reality"
CEO and Co-Founder, Inveel
CEO & Co-Founder, DEC Energy
CEO & Co-Founder, CTO & Founder, Forgis / Forbes 30U30 Europe
Showcasing Industry 5.0 startups presenting breakthrough innovations across the three core themes.
Head of Swiss Smart Factory
Wrap-up of key outcomes, insights and future outlook.
Departing from Biel/Bienne CAR TERMINAL here.
We’ll walk over from our parc (3 minutes).
If you join us directly at the terminal, it is situated to the left of the entrance of the COOP shopping center.
OPINION A
UNITED MACHINING delivers comprehensive, integrated solutions for manufacturers of precision parts, tools, and mold-making — helping them move seamlessly from idea to finished product. The portfolio includes milling, EDM, laser texturing, laser micromachining, and additive manufacturing machines. The advanced spindles, automation, tooling, and digitalization solutions are designed to boost productivity, efficiency, and ease of use through intuitive control. Backed by global support and strong local presence, UNITED MACHINING is committed to energy-efficient, safe, and clean manufacturing that drives innovation forward.
Address: Roger-Federer-Allee 7, 2504 Biel/Bienne (see on Maps)
OPINION B
YPSOMED delivers innovative, integrated solutions for self-medication — helping pharmaceutical and biotech partners bring safe, simple, and reliable injection therapies to patients worldwide. Its portfolio includes pens, autoinjectors, and on-body delivery systems, supported by digital health solutions and scalable manufacturing expertise. Designed for ease of use, patient comfort, and dependable drug delivery, Ypsomed’s platforms enable efficient treatment of chronic and complex conditions. Backed by Swiss engineering, global production capabilities, and strong customer partnerships, Ypsomed is committed to advancing self-care through precise, sustainable, and patient-focused medical technology.