This offers effective opportunities to establish new business contacts and identify technological developments at an early stage. The conceptual structure of the trips is based on global future trends and the current transformation processes in the respective industries.
IoT & Smart Manufacturing – Business trip to Chicago (September 12 to 19)
Industrial digitalization is one of the most important growth drivers worldwide. Topics such as Industrial IoT, networked production, AI-supported processes, and data-based business models are fundamentally changing production and supply chains. The USA is considered an innovation engine, particularly in the areas of Smart Manufacturing and industrial software. The trip to Chicago offers companies access to one of the most important industrial and technology centers in North America.
Optoelectronics & Photonik – Business trip to South Korea (September 14 to 18)
Photonics and optoelectronics are key technologies for semiconductor manufacturing, medical technology, sensor technology, autonomous driving, and modern communication technologies. Worldwide, the demand for high-precision optical solutions is continuously growing. South Korea is one of 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 – Business Trip to Vietnam and Thailand (October 4 to 10)
Southeast Asia is increasingly developing into a global production location. 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 to 15)
The automotive industry is undergoing profound change worldwide. E-mobility, automated driving, digitalization, and sustainable supply chains are transforming the entire value chain. Northern Italy is one of the most important European automotive regions with a high degree of innovation in vehicle technology, component manufacturing, and design. The trip provides insights into current transformation processes and new cooperation potential.
Start-up ecosystems & Innovation – Business trip to South Africa (November 21 to 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 most important innovation centers on the continent and offers exciting opportunities for cooperation, investment and international networking.
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