The summit was also a success as it featured outstanding keynote presentations and site visits:

• Adrian Widmer, Project Manager “Technology and Innovation for the Future of Production”, presenting: “Future of Production Lighthouses”, World Economic Forum
• Dr. Dimitris Kiritsis, Professor for ICT Sustainable Manufacturing EPFL, “Competences & Skills for the Future of Production”
• Sebastian Friess, President Berne Economic Development Agency, presenting: “Swiss Innovation Policy “
• Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Detlef Zühlke, Founder and chairman of Technologie-Initiative SmartFactory Kaiserslautern presenting: “Building the World’s First Smart Factory”
• Omega AG for the guidance and insight into their modern production facility