Press Release

• Arvato Systems invites digitization managers to an event in Cologne on September 3

• Networking, inspiration, and the exchange of experiences regarding current and future challenges in the manufacturing industry

Gütersloh – On September 3, Arvato Systems will welcome industry decision-makers and designers to Cologne. With the expert forum “Industrial Transformation Xperience” the IT specialist is creating a platform for discussion on the latest developments in the field of digitalization. Guests can look forward to an exciting double keynote, a diverse program featuring practical expert presentations, and a panel discussion with voices from the business and academic worlds. Participation is free of charge, but space is limited. Registration is available via the following website: arvato-systemsd.de/itx-2026

Representativesmanufacturing companies will share their experiences with implemented digitalization projects during the one-day event, thereby providing participants with valuable insights for their own businesses. In addition, leading institutions will provide important insights into key future topics, such as the significance of the circular economy for sustainable value creation in Germany.

Dr. Oliver Becker, Vice President at Arvato Systems, highlights the importance of the event: “With our expert forum, we enable industry leaders responsible for digital transformation to build valuable connections with one another and learn from each other. In economically challenging times, a strong network and open dialogue are of crucial importance. Our event provides the ideal setting for this while also offering exciting insights into the future of industrial value creation.”

Registration is available via the following link: arvato-systemsd.de/itx-2026

Industrial Transformation Xperience – Agenda

Date: September 3, 2026
Location: Motorworld Cologne | Rhineland

Keynotes:

• When Generative AI and Robots Change the World

  Germany’s Opportunity in the Next Industrial Revolution

  Speaker: Lena-Sophie Müller, CEO, Initiative D21 e. V.

• Demographics, Decarbonization, and Deglobalization

  How Global Trends Are Challenging Germany as a Business Location

  Speaker: Dr. Thieß Petersen, Senior Advisor in the Sustainable Social Market Economy program, Bertelsmann Stiftung

Practical presentations:

• Competitive Advantages Through the Circular Economy

  Tobias Schröer, Deputy Managing Director of FIR e. V. at RWTH Aachen

• Secure Data Rooms as a Strategic Advantage (Factory-X)

  Manuel Pfeiffer, Global Head of Cloud ERP for Discrete Industries, SAP SE

• Future-Proof Business Processes at BOGE

  Michael Pollhans, Head of IT, BOGE Compressors

• Cloud Capability as the Foundation for Innovation

  Manfred Kleinhans, CTO, DMG MORI

Under the title “The Future of Industry: Obstacles, Sovereignty, and AI,” the panel discussion will focus on key factors influencing industrial value creation in Germany and Europe. The participants will discuss regulatory requirements, the use of AI, and the resulting opportunities, risks, and areas of tension.

Arvato Systems looks forward to welcoming industry decision-makers to Cologne. The Industrial Transformation Xperience is a platform for sustainable exchange, valuable connections, and collaborative initiatives for the digital future of the manufacturing industry.