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Bavarian transformation congress for the automotive and supplier industry
2. June 2025
09:00 - 18:00
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The automotive industry is changing - and Bavaria is actively driving this change. With the Bavarian Transformation Congress 2025, the transform.by network is offering all stakeholders a platform to discuss the challenges of transformation and open up new opportunities for the economy and society. With impulses from Minister of State Ulrike Scharf and Minister of State Hubert Aiwanger as well as top-class representatives of leading OEMs and suppliers, we will set groundbreaking accents on June 2, 2025.
Let's shape the future of mobility together.
Why take part?
- Experience keynote speakers and panel discussions with representatives from politics, employee and employer associations as well as experts from the business world, who will provide insights into global trends and best practices for the transformation of the automotive industry.
- Make valuable contacts with companies, institutions and experts from business, science and politics.
- Be inspired by the latest study results on the automotive industry and the findings of the transform.by network.
- Discover innovative solutions and concrete offers, including the results and offers of the transform.by network, to successfully shape the transformation in your company.
Who is the congress for?
The transformation congress is aimed at:
- Companies in the vehicle and supplier industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Chambers of commerce and business-related multipliers
- Trade unions and works councils
- Municipalities, business development institutions, technology and start-up centers
- University and non-university research and technology institutions
- Politics, media and other interested parties
Are you a start-up with a ground-breaking idea or an established company that wants to showcase its latest innovations? Then you should definitely become part of Tech Days 2025!
Parallel to the event, we offer you the opportunity to participate as an exhibitor in the accompanying trade exhibition. The exhibition offers you an ideal platform to present your technologies, products and services in an innovation-oriented environment.
The following services are included in this price:
- Basic infrastructure for your stand (power connection, 1 table, 2 chairs)
- Organizational support by employees of Bayern Innovativ GmbH
- Presentation of the exhibiting company with company logo and brief description of the company profile on the event website
- Participation in the exhibitor pitch. Present your company/your innovation in a 3-minute pitch contribution
Unsere ausstellenden Unternehmen
Agentur für Arbeit Ingolstadt,
Bühler Motor GmbH,
Batterie-Bildungsnetzwerk Bayern,
Bayern Innovativ GmbH,
Contech Software & Engineering GmbH,
DiMOS Operations GmbH,
econ solutions GmbH,
Europäische Metropolregion Nürnberg,
Bayern Innovativ GmbH,
Fraunhofer IPA,
E-Works Mobility GmbH,
IFG Ingolstadt AöR,
Initiative Ludwig-Erhard-Preis e.V.,
isento GmbH,
MOLABO GmbH,
MVI Group,
NISAR Autonomy GmbH,
Powder Metal Goldschmidt (PMG),
Scale-up E-Drive,
TeCon Kirschner-Richter GmbH,
Transform.RMF,
VDI Bezirksverein Bayern Nordost e.V., VDE Bayern,
WRS Energie + Druckluft GmbH,
ZERO GmbH,
Stadt Ingolstadt,
BMWK,
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Arbeit, Familie und Soziales,
The automotive industry is responsible for a significant proportion of prosperity and employment in Germany. Currently, the transformation to decarbonized and digital vehicles must be shaped by manufacturers and suppliers. This has specific regional implications, as significant parts of the automotive industry are concentrated in just over 100 out of 400 districts and independent cities. The presentation shows the important regions affected by the transformation and the progress of the transformation in Germany.
Participatory panel discussion:
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Arbeit, Familie und Soziales,
Bertram Brossardt - vbw,
BMWK,
Carlos Gill,
Markus Wansch,
Shaping transformation, not suffering it - innovation dynamics need partners: successes and offers from transform.by
ffw GmbH,
Moderation & impulse
In this workshop, we will exchange experiences on methods and best practices used to drive innovation and transformation in the company. In addition to a keynote speech on how to deal with the transformation of a typical SME, we will try to collect ideas as a "team" transformation to support an SME in its transformation and provide impetus.
Session 2: Digital services and business models for the automotive industry - trends and opportunities
Moderation
Impulse
Harry Wagner,
At the beginning, you can expect an exciting and concise presentation on the topic:
"Automotive industry - on the way to the digital software-defined vehicle."
The train to the digital future has not yet left the station - but the doors are already closed!
The automotive industry is facing profound changes. Changing markets, new structures and innovative technologies are presenting the industry with major challenges. The upheaval has long since begun: The classic vehicle is increasingly becoming a digital end device. Against this backdrop, the question arises: What are the resulting requirements for the automotive industry? How can it respond effectively? And how competitive is the German automotive industry really in this new age?
In the workshop that follows, we will explore these questions and use a fresh and innovative methodological approach to jointly create space for new perspectives. We will explore the digital future of the automotive industry and analyze key trends, challenges and opportunities - especially in the area of digital services and new business models.
Impulse
Transformation can only succeed together. Employees often have far more skills than the supposedly known qualifications. In the workshop, we will work together to discover how hidden potential and transformative skills of employees can be discovered and promoted in a targeted manner in order to actively involve them in shaping change processes and the success of the company.
Moderation & impulse
ffw GmbH Gesellschaft für Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung,
In the transition from combustion engine production to e-mobility, jobs will disappear on the one hand and jobs will be created in other areas on the other. However, the "international automotive and supplier production" business ecosystem is undergoing fundamental change. Core competencies are being devalued and new ones are being created elsewhere in the world. The efficiency and competitiveness of production are determined by the quality of the production systems on the factory floors in Germany. Case study findings indicate that more team and group work combined with hybrid technology and participation-oriented lean philosophy is needed to create intelligent work systems. Group-based work systems are more likely to retain jobs in Germany and create good work for all.
How is the transformation changing the world of engineering? Old certainties are disappearing: mechanics are losing out, software is dictating. Global division of labour, agile methods and digital tools are challenging organizations, processes and minds. Time to rethink engineering.
In conversation with Gerhard Retzer (Works Council Cariad SE) and Carsten Präger (system developer and works council member in the supplier industry) about "China Speed", the tension between old and new - and sustainable paths for the future.
StMWi,
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Strategic alignment and the company's technological innovations in response to a challenging market environment.
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Ambidexterity through new combustion engine generation PPC with simultaneous electrification of the vehicle portfolio (PPE) and the strategic positioning in the premium segment
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The importance of artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and sustainability for the future of Audi is also emphasized.
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Key topics that outline the automotive industry's path to success
StMWi,
IW Consult GmbH,
The right connections are no coincidence - they are the key to innovation!
At the Bavarian Transformation Congress for the Automotive and Supplier Industry, you will have the opportunity to find targeted cooperation partners for future-oriented projects using the AI-supported matching tool Match4Transformation. The platform brings together players from different industries in a tailor-made way - for collaborations that enable real change. Whether in the automotive industry, the healthcare sector or the security and defense industry: here you will find new partnerships for practical and innovative solutions.
Matching takes place in a clearly structured process: after registering, you will receive individual suggestions and can meet your potential partners in person at the congress. This creates connections that enable concrete cooperation - efficient, targeted and cross-industry.
The Bavarian Transformation Congress is an event organized by transform.by, a project funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK). The transform.by project supports companies in coping with structural change in the automotive industry. The congress is organized by Bayern Innovativ in cooperation with the Forschungsinstitut Betriebliche Bildung (f-bb) and the Gesellschaft für Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung (ffw).
The Bavarian Transformation Congress is an event organized by transform.by, a project funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK). The transform.by project supports companies in coping with structural change in the automotive industry. The congress is organized by Bayern Innovativ in cooperation with the Forschungsinstitut Betriebliche Bildung (f-bb) and the Gesellschaft für Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung (ffw).
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