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 tours 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, Next Industries,
Executive Board Member, Swissmem
Director, 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)
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
"Industrial AI, Data Sovereignty & Manufacturing-X"
Scientific Vice-Chairman, World Manufacturing Foundation (WMF), and Professor of Advanced Manufacturing, Tecnológico de Monterrey
"Emerging Technology Trends"
Chairman, ISFS; Head of Swiss Smart Factory
"Industry 5.0: Vision & Future Outlook"
Professor, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
"Insights from Korea’s Approach to AI Adoption"
Setting the scene of the 7th International Smart Factory Summit.
Lecturer School of Applied Psychology, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
Scientific Vice-Chairman, World Manufacturing Foundation (WMF), and Professor of Advanced Manufacturing, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Lecturer School of Applied Psychology, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
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)
Though Leader AI, Robert Bosch GmbH
"Manufacturing's Next Act: The Rise of AI Agents"
Head Manufacturing Industries, Swisscom "Human-Driven AI for Manufacturing: Beyond Dashboards and Hype"
Product Engineering Solution Director, Pony.ai
"Autonomous driving and AI-based autonomous systems"
Showcase of innovative solutions and success cases focusing on workforce empowerment, human-machine collaboration and skills transformation.
Tenure-Track Professor in Circular Economy, Department of Engineering and Information Technology, Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)
Director & Founder, Reconfigurable Robotics Lab (RRL), Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIDO), Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne / Global Technology Leader, TEDx Speaker, Global CIO & CDO Awards Winner, CIO Series Author, Forbes Tech Council
Tenure-Track Professor in Circular Economy, Department of Engineering and Information Technology, Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)
Managing Director, Dassault Systèmes Switzerland
Sustainability Manager Procurement, SIEMENS
CEO, BloqSens
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)
Technical Sales Manager, Robert Bosch GmbH
"From Scalable Data and Digital Twins to Value Creation in Industry"
CFO & Co-Founder, VentoStream
"Windpower Unleashed by the Next Generation of Wind Turbines"
Managing Director & Co-Founder, INOYAD Technologies
"Circulytics – From Quality Uncertainty to Process Transparency: AI and Digital Twins for Profitable Remanufacturing"
Presentation of innovative solutions and success cases addressing environmental impact, circularity and sustainable production.
Smart Factory Financials (Cost Structures & Revenue Streams)
Chairman, ISFS; Head of Swiss Smart Factory
International Projects Manager, MADE Competence Center Industry 4.0
Managing Partner, CORE Innovation Group
Professor, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
Executive Director, Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC)
Director, Factory Intelligence Laboratory; Department of Industrial & Management Engineering (IME) Pohang University of Science and Technology
Chairman, ISFS; Head of Swiss Smart Factory
Format
Short presentations (5 min each) from Smart Factory Hubs from Switzerland, Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia (30 min)
Session Description
Smart factory hubs are becoming important platforms for industrial digital transformation, innovation and international cooperation. This session brings together representatives from Switzerland, Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia to share regional experiences and approaches to smart manufacturing.
Participants will explore opportunities for cross-regional collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint initiatives that can strengthen resilient and inclusive industrial ecosystems.
Scientific Vice-Chairman, World Manufacturing Foundation (WMF), and Professor of Advanced Manufacturing, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Format
Panel discussion with UNIDO and other international representatives (30 min)
Session Description
How can African economies transform current industrial constraints into opportunities for smart, sustainable, and human-centred manufacturing? Africa’s manufacturing sector must create jobs and industrial growth while adapting to rapid technological, environmental, and market changes. Smart factory solutions can help improve productivity, resilience, and sustainability when adapted to local industrial realities.
This session will explore practical barriers, future opportunities, and scalable approaches for smart manufacturing across Africa, with a focus on workforce development, affordable digital tools, and industrial partnerships.
Managing Director & Co-Founder, INOYAD Technologies
Sales Manager, iDIP Solution
"Customized Industrial Apps: Fast, Secure, and Scalable"
Head of Sales Components & Product Management, mta robotics
"Advanced Soldering & Dispensing Solutions for System Integrators"
Director Innovation Hubs EMEA, HARTING International Innovation AG
“When Automation Starts to Understand -
Why AI, Digital Twins and Connectivity are Redefining the Factory"
Managing Director, Dassault Systèmes Switzerland "How Virtual Twins are shaping the Next Industrial Revolution"
Format
Technology pitches and demonstrations (40 min)
Collaborative workshop and discussion (20 min)
Session Description
Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, digital twins, industrial IoT, and autonomous systems are transforming manufacturing and enabling smarter, more flexible industrial operations.
This session will present next-level automation technologies and practical industrial applications through short pitches and collaborative discussion. Participants will explore how advanced automation can support resilient, human-centred, and sustainable smart factories.
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.
Global Technology Leader, TEDx Speaker, Global CIO & CDO Awards Winner, CIO Series Author, Forbes Tech Council
Co-founder & President, Lean Analytics Association
Platform for partners and organizations to present major initiatives, collaborations and strategic releases.
1 – Official Launch Swiss Innovation & Technology Consulting (SITC) and Swiss Innovation & Technology Academy (SITA)
2 – Lean Diamonds Awards
3 – BielBot: Swiss, Secure, Sovereign and Scalable Industrial Humanoid Robotics Platform (S4PHIR)
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.
Chairman, ISFS; Head of Swiss Smart Factory
Lessons from the edge of innovation and human potential.
Professional Alpinist
Lessons from the edge of innovation and human potential.
CEO & Co-Founder, Wandelbots
Manufacturing + Robotics EMEA Partner Lead GSIs & ISVs, NVIDIA
CEO & Co-Founder, Wandelbots
Head of Science and Technology at RUAG / Swiss Head of Delegation to NATO Industrial Advisory Group
Head of Factory Zug, SIEMENS
Co-Founder, ALSEC Cyber Security Consulting
Manufacturing Sales Director Switzerland, Microsoft
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 & 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"
CEO & Co-Founder, Nordic Data Compliance Centre / Co-Founder GPRCMatrix.ai "From Static Compliance to Continuous Resilience Intelligence"
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
CEO and Co-Founder, Augment IT
"From Experience to Data: How AI and Smart Glasses Preserve Know-How"
CEO & Founder, Companion
"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
CTO & Co-Founder, Forgis / Forbes 30U30 Europe
Co-Founder & CEO, Manukai
"AI in CNC Programming"
Head of Engineering & Robotics Engineer, AICA
CTO & Co-Founder, Quanteon
Co-Founder & COO, autonomIQ
Showcasing Industry 5.0 startups presenting breakthrough innovations across the three core themes.
Chairman, ISFS; 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.
Option 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)
Option 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.
Address: Ziegelmattstrasse 1, 4500 Solothurn (see on maps)