Innovators, industry giants, digitalization experts, corporations, start-ups, universities and over 100 media brands - the specialist communications service provider Vogel Communications Group and the trade medium "Next Industry" are hosting "The Future Code" event for the first time on 6 and 7 June 2019. The topic: the future of the industry.

The event is much more than just a content platform, expo or trade fair. It is also intended to be a driver of ideas, a catalyst for digitalization and a platform for intensive exchange and a decisive source of inspiration for business. It is the forum for industry experts to discuss current technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, data and blockchain. The congress also deals with the impact of these technologies on strategies, business models, production, marketing and HR as well as the entire organization and corporate culture.

As the transformation capability of companies determines nothing less than their future viability, the event is primarily aimed at CxOs and senior management in the core sectors of electrical engineering, IT, mechanical engineering, automotive, chemicals and life sciences. Selected young professionals and students from the fields of business, engineering, computer science, design and communication are also invited. Partners from science and research include the University of Würzburg and the University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt.

With a Main Stage, four parallel Masterclasses, an Expo Lounge, a Future of Work Area and numerous exhibitors with technology news and a C-Level Lounge, "The Future Code" offers two days of concentrated know-how, innovations, inspiration, learning and intensive networking and ensures an upgrade of the digital transformation. Participants will receive practical approaches and case studies for their corporate strategy, learn about the direct use of digital tools and technologies and have the opportunity to network with thought leaders on site.

"The Future Code" will take place on
June 6/7, 2019 at the Vogel Convention Center in Würzburg

The complete and constantly updated program and registration at: www.thefuturecode.de

Accreditation for journalists by e-mail to pressestelle@vogel.de.

Top-class speakers will report on their experiences and provide insights into the transformation process of their companies and organizations. These include, among others:

• Prof. Dieter Wegener, Vice-President Corporate Technology, Siemens AG, "Digital Enterprise - Thinking Industry Forward";
• Raimund Schlotmann, Managing Director of Procad GmbH, "Daily madness or blessing? The change from a technology-driven to a business model-driven company";
• Hanna Hennig, CIO Osram, "New mission - new fields of application - new digital business models";
• Dr. Johannes Kröckel, Head of Data Science & AI, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, "From Products to Services - How Schaeffler uses Big Data and AI to create new Business Models";
• Axel Berger, Head of Digital Transformation at thyssenkrupp Materials Services, "Digital superhero or value creator?";
• Christian Schulz, VP Communications Digitalization, BASF, "Digitalization & start-up mindset in the corporate context";
• Georg Steinberger, VP Communication at Avnet, "From component manufacturer to full-service provider";
• Prof. Jürgen Seitz, Marketing, Media and Digital Industries at HDM Stuttgart, "Marketing & (A)I - Hated, Damned, Idolized";
• Cawa Younosi, Head of Human Resources Germany SAP SE & SAP Deutschland and Member of the Executive Board SAP Deutschland, Future of Work, "How we became what we are - SAP DOCH!";
• Dr. Colin Willcock, Chairman of the 5G Infrastructure, "AI: The Future of Robotics and Automation";

Vogel Communications Group is one of the leading service providers for B2B communication in the German-speaking world. Its headquarters are in Würzburg. With four agencies in Berlin, the Group offers comprehensive communications expertise. The Group's services range from trade media, corporate publishing, social media services, PR, trade fair services, networks and communities to market intelligence & insights and an in-house congress center. The publishing areas include 100+ trade journals, 100+ web portals, 100+ business events as well as numerous mobile offerings and international activities. The print and digital media provide access to 14 sectors in the five economic fields of industry, automotive, information technology, law/economics/taxes and B2B communication.