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Xentara Connection Day 2026

Technology & Industry Event · 1 July 2026

Xentara Connection Day 2026

Join us in Munich for a day of networking. Experience the future of software-defined automation with industry leaders, live demonstrations, and visionary talks.

Venue · Munich Oberangertheater · Oberanger 38  |  10:00 – 16:00+

What to Expect

A curated full-day programme packed with industry insight, hands-on tech, and open networking.

Format
Conference
+ open-end networking
Admission
Free of charge
Tickets available 25 March
Setting
Theatre stage
Tabletop exhibition · demos

Topics on stage

Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Industrial and collaborative robots, real-world deployments, and integration patterns.
Industrial & Physical AI
AI at the factory floor — edge intelligence, adaptive control, and physical decision-making.
Software-Defined Automation
Shifting from hardware-centric to software-driven architectures — benefits and practical implementation.
Technology Trends 2026+
Forward-looking perspectives on where automation is heading and what it means for your industry.

Voices of Industrial Automation

Learn from the leaders shaping the future of industrial automation and AI – live in Munich.

Agenda · July 1, 2026

Oberangertheater Munich · detailed schedule

10:00 – 10:45
Welcome Reception with Bavarian "Brotzeit"
Registration & coffee
10:45 – 11:00
Welcoming Speech and Orientation
Michael SchwarzCo-Founder & CEO, Xentara
11:00 – 11:15
"Physical AI Requires Software-Defined Manufacturing"
Patrick Ruthardt Principal, Roland Berger
former Mercedes-Benz
11:15 – 11:30
"Three Waves, One Tsunami Hit All Industries - Insights on How to Remain Competitive with German Products at China Speed"
Andreas Geiss Senior Executive Advisor
former Hoechst, Siemens, Aleph Alpha
11:30 – 11:45
"What SDA Can Learn from SDVehicle"
Anna Ahrens Principal Market Research Analyst, Omdia
11:45 – 12:00
Customer Perspective: Practical Use Case
Armin GrozingerCEO, BenThor automation
12:00 – 12:40
Panel Discussion with Key Speakers
Q&A · All keynote speakers · Moderated by Anna Ahrens
12:40 – 13:40
Lunch Break (catered) with Tabletop Exhibition
Networking · Demos · Partner tables
13:40 – 13:55
"Edge AI for Industrial Control: Combining Real-Time C++ Processing and Local Inference on WAGO Hardware"
Jürgen PfeiferPartner Management, Wago
Alexander FugmannSystem Specialist AIoT, Wago
13:55 – 14:10
“Embedding AI into Optical Sorting Machines: A Case Study in Hazelnut Quality Control”
Kristina Krebs Co-Founder, Prognostica
14:10 – 14:25
"Unlocking Scientific Computing for the Xentara Ecosystem with DashSet"
Dr. Johannes Riesterer CTO & Co-Founder, Studio Fluffy
14:25 – 14:40
"Xentara & ValueMiner: Setting New Standards for the Industry"
Robert J. Schiermeier
14:40 – 15:00
Technology Trends and Industry Outlook
Michael SchwarzCo-Founder & CEO, Xentara
Robert SchachnerCo-Founder & CTO, Xentara
15:00 – 15:20
Interactive Session
Andreas GeissSenior Executive Advisor
15:20 – 15:45
Coffee Break with Tabletop Exhibition
Networking · Demos · Partner Tables
15:45 – 16:00
Closing Remarks
16:00 – open end
Social Mixer
Drinks · Snacks · Conversations

Agenda subject to minor adjustments. All sessions include Q&A where applicable.

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