23 January 2025 // 09:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (EET, UTC+2)
Rebuilding Ukraine – new opportunities through digital transformation – Part 2
Since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression, Ukraine has suffered billions in damage. In addition to the greatest damage in the residential sector and to infrastructure, the damage in the industrial sector is in the double-digit billion range. The education sector has also been severely affected with the destruction of over 3,500 educational institutions. (German reference)
In this time of change and challenges, it is crucial that Ukrainian companies are given the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully reorient and rebuild themselves. At the same time, the reconstruction also offers the opportunity to focus on digitalization from the very beginning. With the help of digital technologies, small and medium-sized production companies in Ukraine can be driven forward and thus support the survival and reconstruction of the local economy after the war. But digital technologies can also provide support in other important areas: in automation, they can counteract the shortage of skilled workers and digital learning opportunities allow employees to continue their education regardless of time and place.
The forthcoming EU regulations must be taken into account during reconstruction: the association agreements between the EU and Ukraine have not lapsed as a result of the Russian war of aggression. On the contrary, cooperation has even been strengthened in order to support Ukraine in its resistance against the aggressor. The EU has expanded its political, economic and humanitarian support for Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict. In addition, efforts are being made to further advance the comprehensive adaptation of Ukrainian legislation to EU standards in order to promote Ukraine’s integration into the EU. It is therefore essential for Ukrainian companies to be well informed and prepared in order to master the challenges and opportunities arising from the markets and new regulations.
In the second online session on 23.01.2025, we will provide an overview of digital technologies and share expertise and best practices in the field of automation and digitalization to help companies optimize their production processes and make them more efficient. In addition, we will provide information on the challenge of the shortage of skilled workers and how companies can counteract this with the help of automation. We will also be presenting the „Skill4Recovery“ project. Furthermore we will give an overview of the important topic of current and future EU regulations.
Use this opportunity to exchange ideas with experts and like-minded people, gain valuable insights and expand your network. Together we can overcome the challenges and set the course for a successful future.
Please note: the conference language is English, you have the option of displaying subtitles in Ukrainian. The participation is free of charge.
Agenda – Thursday, 23 January 2025
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09:00 a.m.
Words of Welcome
Yaryna Faryna, Advisor, “Digital Transformation of SMEs in Eastern Partnership Countries”, GIZ
09:05 a.m.
Introduction into the day & short excerpt of the study „relevant technology szenarios for digital transformation in the Ukraine“
Kay Matzner, Project Director „Enabling Kharkiv EDIH“, Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
09:10 a.m.
Zero Engineering Robotics in Production
Dr. José Saenz, Robot Systems, Group Manager Assistance, Service and Industrial Robots, Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
09:25 a.m.
AI-driven automation: Application of predictive maintenance, collaborative robotic systems and quality control through AI
Sebastian Prinz, Group Manager Automation and Production Technology, Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic Systems Design
09:40 a.m.
Integrating VR and AR solutions in production
- Victor Stadler, DELMIA Industry Process Consultant Manager
- Samuel Marianne, DELMIA Industry Process Consultant
Dassault Systèmes’ Augmented Reality technology bridges the skills gap by guiding workers in real-time to handle complex, multi-variant products with ease. This scalable solution accelerates Ukraine’s industrial rebuilding while empowering its workforce for the future.
09:55 a.m.
Unleash collaboration efficiency through digitization: Fostering Transparency and Self-Organization through an innovative Collaboration logic
Dr.-Ing. Felix Enge, Founder, Makeo GmbH
Experience shows that „collaboration“ is a very underestimated success factor; Especially when combined with digitalization and AI. Areas of application are very large projects, multi-project environments and cross-functional processes – proven in the construction, plant and mechanical engineering, automotive and rail industries. Results of halving throughput times, throughput increases (up to 100%) as well as drastic increases in efficiency.
10:10 a.m.
Open discussion and Q&A
10:25 a.m.
Introduction into „skill shortages and advanced training“
Kay Matzner, Project Director „Enabling Kharkiv EDIH“, Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
10:30 a.m.
Impuls statement: Digital technologies to promote the training and development of skilled workers
Michael Edtbauer, Global Business Development Manager, KUKA Deutschland GmbH
10:40 a.m.
Paneldiscussion: Meeting the challenges of skills shortages
The challenges in Ukrainian companies are clear: due to the current situation, companies are facing the problem of a shortage of skilled workers. The panel will show how the use of digital technologies (online courses and training programs, simulations, virtual and augmented reality) can promote the training and further education of employees. However, automation is also able to counteract the skills shortage. In particular, physically heavy, dangerous or repetitive work can be transferred to robotics. By automating routine tasks, skilled workers can concentrate on more complex, value-adding activities.
The panel will discuss these topics and offer participants plenty of room for questions!
Kay Matzner,
Moderation
Dr. Jennifer Seifert, Education Coordinator, Arbeit und Leben Lower Saxony
Michael Edtbauer, Global Business Development Manager,
11:25 a.m.
Introduction into „current and upcoming EU regulations“
Kay Matzner, Project Director „Enabling Kharkiv EDIH“, Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
The association agreements between the EU and Ukraine have not been invalidated by Russia’s war of aggression. On the contrary, cooperation has even been strengthened in order to support Ukraine in its resistance against the aggressor. The EU has expanded its political, economic and humanitarian support for Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict. There are also efforts to further advance the comprehensive adaptation of Ukrainian legislation to EU standards in order to promote Ukraine’s integration into the EU. It is therefore essential for Ukrainian companies to be well informed and prepared in order to master the challenges and opportunities arising from the markets and new regulations.
11:30 a.m.
Overview about the most important industry regulations
Dr. Dominik Rohrmus, Chief Technology Officer, LNI 4.0 – Labs Network Industrie 4.0 e.V.
The presentation provides a quick overview of the most important current EU regulations:
- Digital Product Passport
- EU Data Act
- Cyber Resilience Act
11:55 a.m.
Practical implementation of regulations. How should companies proceed?
Fabian Marckstadt, Monitor Deloitte, European Lead Partner Future of Ukraine
12:15 p.m.
Open discussion and Q&A
12:30 p.m.
Summary and closing remarks
Kay Matzner, Project Director „Enabling Kharkiv EDIH“, Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
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