Program

Agenda

Two days of keynotes, workshops, panel discussions, and structured networking across four core CPS tracks.

Full agenda

  1. 09:00Arrival & Registration
    Welcome coffee and registration
  2. 09:30Opening & Keynote
    Welcome to the CPS Symposium 2026 and opening perspectives from industry and academia.
    Prof. Ulrich RüdigerRWTH Aachen University
    Prof. J.J. ChenRWTH Aachen University
    Thomas HuthDSA Daten- und Systemtechnik
    Edward A. LeeUC Berkeley
    RWTH Aachen University LogoDSA LogoUniversity of California, Berkeley
  3. 10:30Coffee & Networking
  4. 11:00Session 1
    Industrial AI, robotics & smart automation

    Towards Autonomous and Intelligent Manufacturing.

    How are AI, robotics and intelligent automation changing industrial production? Perspectives from research and industry on the journey towards more autonomous, adaptive and intelligent manufacturing systems.

    From automation to autonomy in manufacturing with SAP Autonomous Enterprise
    Stefan GröndahlSAPIndustry
    Every Humanoid Is a Small EV (except the part that matters most) - Why car competence builds the robot’s body, not its brain.
    Andrés HernándezMHP – A Porsche CompanyIndustry
    A perspective on the future of vehicle production
    Oguz BudakDSA Daten- und SystemtechnikIndustry
    From Technology to Industrial Impact: The Scaling Gap
    J. LorenzenMercedes-Benz GroupAcademia
    SAP LogoMHP A Porsche Company LogoDSA LogoMercedes-Benz Group
  5. 12:30Lunch
    Exchange with participants and researchers and discover current CPS research and applications.
  6. 13:30Keynote
    An industry perspective on the future of Cyber Physical Systems.
    Arne HamannBosch
    Bosch Logo
  7. 14:00Session 2
    CPS architectures & industrial connectivity

    Building Scalable and Resilient Industrial Systems

    From connected devices to complex industrial ecosystems: How can future CPS architectures combine scalability, interoperability, security and resilience?

    Interoperability in action - How AEF is powering Plug & Play agriculture
    N. SchlingmannAEFIndustry
    Making Wireless Cyber-Physical Systems Dependable and Predictable
    Prof. Dr. Marco ZimmerlingTU DarmstadtAcademia
    Mixed-criticality with untrusted OS
    Kai LampkaNXP SemiconductorsIndustry
    Distributed Machine Learning on Ultra-Low-Power Wireless Sensor Networks
    S. TrimpeRWTH Aachen UniversityAcademia
    Technische Universität Darmstadt LogoNXP Semiconductors LogoRWTH Aachen University Logo
  8. 15:30Coffee & Networking
  9. 16:00Session 3
    Diagnostics, SOVD & product lifecycle intelligence

    From Diagnostics to Lifecycle Intelligence

    How can diagnostic data evolve into a strategic asset across the product lifecycle? Exploring SOVD, data-driven diagnostics and new approaches to lifecycle intelligence.

    Development and Application of Geely's SOVD Vehicle-Cloud Guardian System
    Hanru LiuGeely AutoIndustry
    Scalable semantic integration of digital twins
    Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tobias KleinertRWTH Aachen UniversityAcademia
    Marjan PleseMAN SE / MAN Truck & BusIndustry
    Power up your end to end supply chain
    C. JansCelonisIndustry
    Geely AutoRWTH Aachen University LogoMAN LogoCelonis Logo
  10. 17:30Refreshments
  11. 17:45Executive Panel
    What Will Define the Next Generation of Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems? Industry and academic leaders discuss the technologies, capabilities and strategic decisions that will shape the next generation of industrial CPS.
    Oguz BudakDSA Daten- und Systemtechnik
    Prof. J.J. ChenRWTH Aachen University
    Arne HamannBosch
    Edward A. LeeUC Berkeley
    DSA LogoRWTH Aachen University LogoBosch LogoUniversity of California, Berkeley
  12. 18:30Evening Program & Dinner
    Continue the conversation in an informal setting with speakers, industry leaders and researchers.