Explore Industry 4.0 Digitization Strategies at Hannover Messe

Industry 4.0 has evolved beyond buzzwords, reaching a critical inflection point. Experts now agree that the era of smart manufacturing is poised for rapid acceleration. A recent issue of CloudComputing News captured this shift: “We are definitely seeing this as we talk to manufacturers who are looking at different ways to accelerate their digitization projects in factories around the world.”

Cisco will be showcasing best‑practice solutions for secure digital transformation at the world’s largest industrial exhibition, Hannover Messe. For a detailed preview of our participation, read Martin Dube’s blog.

If you plan to attend, don’t miss these expert‑led sessions covering cutting‑edge topics:

• Mon Apr 24, 10:40‑11:00 – “Theory of Operations for TSN‑Based Industrial Systems and Applications” by Paul Didier
• Wed Apr 26, 11:10‑11:35 – “Automotive Industry Challenges and Opportunities” by Martin Dube
• Wed Apr 26, 16:00‑16:20 – “Industries Digitization Journey – Realizing New Industry Business Outcomes with IoT” by Bryan Tantzen
• Fri Apr 28, 11:20‑11:40 – “Smart Connectivity and Data Analytics for Intelligent Process Field Devices with Fog Computing” by Volker Sorhage
• Fri Apr 28, 12:30‑13:00 – “Collaborative Human and Machine Insights & Interactions to Improve Decision Support and Productivity” by Daniel Keely

Session details and venue locations are available on our session information page.

In addition, our booth theatre (Hall 8, Stand C13) will feature half‑hour deep‑dive talks by leading subject‑matter experts:

• How to Get Started on Your IIoT Journey – Maciej Kranz, NYT best‑selling author and Cisco executive
• Opportunities in the New IoT Industrial Revolution – Bryan Tantzen
• Standard‑Based Security Architecture for Control Systems in a Converged IT/OT Environment – Maik Seewald
• How to Secure Remote Access Needs for Industrial Systems – Robert Albach

We look forward to welcoming you in Hannover and supporting your Industry 4.0 roadmap. For more event details, visit our event site.