The Corona pandemic has accelerated the digitalisation of industry. At the same time, it has brought to light the vulnerability of global supply chains. As a result, the world of industry is experiencing unprecedented upheaval. The crucial question is: What strategies, measures and partnerships will secure industry's competitiveness? Answers to this question are provided by the HANNOVER MESSSE Digital Edition - the central platform for innovation, networking and orientation in the age of industrial transformation.
"Industrial companies have to implement in a few months what would otherwise have taken years," says Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Board of Deutsche Messen AG. "This requires a platform on which the challenges can be discussed, solutions presented and networks expanded. This is exactly what the HANNOVER MESSE Digital Edition does. This means that the world's leading trade fair for industry will remain the central platform for innovations and solutions relating to industrial transformation, even in times of Corona."
The HANNOVER MESSE Digital Edition is based on the pillars "Expo, Conference and Networking" and is consistently tailored to the needs of visitors. "We create the greatest added value for our exhibitors by gearing the platform towards maximum benefit for their customers," adds Köckler.
EXPO: space for innovations
In the EXPO area, visitors have direct access to the exhibitors' comprehensive product overviews. Via best-case applications, video tutorials. Live streamings or via video chat, they can find out about concrete solutions for optimising their processes and enter into a direct exchange with the exhibiting companies.
CONFERENCE: Space for inspiration
The virtual conference programme of the digital HANNOVER MESSE will start on Monday, 12 April 2021 with a focus on economic policy issues: What effect does Corona have on globalisation? What role does Europe play in the concert of world powers? What will change with regard to transatlantic relations after the Trump era? German Chancellor Angela Merkel will open the HANNOVER MESSE Digital Edition.
From Tuesday to Thursday, the focus will be on technological innovations and solutions: What role does AI play in industry? How do I generate added value from my data? What potential does hydrogen offer for industry? Whether concrete use cases or long-term strategies for the future: In the CONFERENCE area, visitors can be inspired by the ideas and visions of the speakers and derive concrete measures for their companies. The speakers include AI legend Toby Walsh, Eugene Kaspersky, founder of the IT security company Kaspersky Lab or Claudia Kempfert from the German Institute for Economic Research.
RESET.RETHINK.RESTART. This is the motto of the WomenPower career congress on Friday, 16 April 2021. The programme includes workshops, panel discussions and new networking solutions.
NETWORKING: Space for interaction
All visitors to HANNOVER MESSE Digital Edition will be able to interact directly with exhibitors, speakers and other HANNOVER MESSE visitors. This is supported by a personalised entry page with a corresponding dashboard. The companies, top speakers and participants relevant to the respective visitor are displayed there. A direct contact enquiry can be initiated at the click of a mouse and then exchanged via chat or video call.
HANNOVER MESSE Digital Edition
HANNOVER MESSE Digital Edition is the knowledge and networking platform for industry, energy and logistics. It is based on the three pillars of Expo, Conference and Networking. Under the central theme of "Industrial Transformation", thought leaders will present their technologies and ideas for the factories, energy systems and supply chains of the future. The top themes include digital platforms, Industry 4.0, IT security, CO2-neutral production, AI, lightweight construction and Logistics 4.0. Conferences and forums complement the programme. The HANNOVER MESSE Digital Edition will be held from 12 to 16 April 2021. The Partner Country 2021 is Indonesia.
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