This offers effective opportunities to establish new business contacts and identify technological developments early on. The conceptual structure of the trips is based on global future trends and current transformation processes in the respective industries.
IoT & Smart Manufacturing – Business trip to Chicago (September 12-19)
Industrial digitalization is one of the most important drivers of growth worldwide. Topics such as Industrial IoT, networked production, AI-supported processes, and data-driven business models are fundamentally changing production and supply chains. The USA is considered a driving force for innovation, particularly in the areas of smart manufacturing and industrial software. The trip to Chicago offers companies access to one of North America's most important industrial and technology centers.
Optoelectronics & Photonics – Company trip to South Korea (September 14-18)
Photonics and optoelectronics are key technologies for semiconductor manufacturing, medical technology, sensor technology, autonomous driving, and modern communication technologies. Global demand for high-precision optical solutions is constantly growing. South Korea is among the leading high-tech locations in the fields of displays, semiconductors, and electronics production, thus offering a highly innovative environment for cooperation and technology transfer.
Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Modernization – Company Trip to Vietnam and Thailand (October 4-10)
Southeast Asia is increasingly developing into a global production hub. The expansion of industrial infrastructure, increasing automation, and investments in modern manufacturing technologies are driving high demand, particularly in mechanical and plant engineering. Vietnam and Thailand are investing heavily in Industry 4.0, energy efficiency, and modern production processes, thereby opening up new opportunities for German technology providers.
Automotive & Transformation of Mobility – Business trip to Northern Italy (October 12-15)
The automotive industry is undergoing profound change worldwide. Electromobility, automated driving, digitalization, and sustainable supply chains are transforming the entire value chain. Northern Italy is one of Europe's leading automotive regions, boasting a high level of innovation in vehicle technology, component manufacturing, and design. This trip offers insights into current transformation processes and new opportunities for collaboration.
Start-up ecosystems & innovation – business trip to South Africa (November 21-29)
African innovation and start-up ecosystems are gaining increasing international importance. Topics such as FinTech, digital services, GreenTech, HealthTech, and mobile solutions are driving the economic development of many regions. South Africa is considered one of the continent's most important innovation hubs and offers exciting opportunities for cooperation, investment, and international networking.
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