Event
Fabs Go Digital - Semiconductor Data Talk
15. September 2026
16:30 - 20:00
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From data integration to AI on the data platform. How can distributed data sources be turned into real added value for manufacturing? At the Semiconductor Data Talk on September 15, 2026, in Munich, industry representatives and experts will discuss practical approaches to industrial data platforms, analytics, and AI. Look forward to insights from the semiconductor industry, exciting in-depth sessions, and networking in a unique setting near the English Garden.
Participants from across companies will exchange ideas on one of the key enablers of digital transformation in the semiconductor industry: the data platform. They will share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore concrete approaches related to industrial data platforms—from the integration of various data sources to their use in analytics and AI applications. Take this opportunity to gain new perspectives, raise your own questions, and take away valuable insights for your data-driven manufacturing processes.
Note: To facilitate an open exchange, participation is limited to representatives from end-user companies and fabs.
Focused Sessions
Short introductions provide a structured overview of data platforms and key architectural issues.
Deep Dive Sessions
Explore specific aspects of the data platform in smaller groups.
Practical Insights
Gain insights from experts and external partners, and learn how data platforms are used in industrial practice.
Company Exchange
Discuss real-world challenges, use cases, and potential solutions with fellow professionals.
Deep Dive 1
How Data Gets into the Platform
Michael Muck
Innovation Team Lead & Cloud Solutions Architect ZEISS Digital Innovation
How Can We Transition from Distributed Data Sources to a Future-Proof Data Platform? Michael Muck shares his experiences in developing modern data and cloud architectures and highlights challenges, architectural approaches, and success factors drawn from real-world industrial practice.
Deep Dive 2
Data Usage & Use Cases
Marco Grafe
Solution Specialist, ZEISS Digital Innovation
The added value of a data platform only becomes apparent when it is put to use. Drawing on his experience in Industry 4.0 and data-driven manufacturing, Marco Grafe uses concrete examples to demonstrate how companies can gain transparency, insights, and new potential from production data.
Deep Dive 3
From the AI Idea to Successful Scaling
Maximilian Reichel
GenAI Engineer, ZEISS Digital Innovation
Many AI initiatives fail not because of the technology, but due to a lack of structures and processes. Maximilian Reichel demonstrates how companies use governance, enablement, and collaboration to successfully implement AI applications and scale them over the long term.
