March 18 - 19, 2025 @Forum am Schlosspark, Ludwigsburg

FACTORY OF THE YEAR

FABRIK DES JAHRES

WILO SE is FACTORY OF THE YEAR 2024

WILO SE, factory Dortmund, secures the title “FACTORY OF THE YEAR 2024” thanks to its consistent use of digitalization and automation, which enable rapid adaptation to market requirements. Thanks to targeted investments in the smart factory, WILO SE, Dortmund was able to increase vertical integration and expand production flexibility. The high responsiveness and low downtimes, supported by digital tools, were decisive factors for success. A well-deserved victory for future-oriented production!

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Startup Challenge of the FACTORY OF THE YEAR

We are searching for the best ideas for the industry More information

The Startup Challenge is taking place for the eighth time as part of the congress FACTORY OF THE YEAR. We are looking for start-ups that are defining the future of production technology with innovative technologies and sustainable solutions. Regardless of whether you optimize processes, make more efficient use of energy and resources or work with pioneering materials: The best ideas deserve a stage - and that's what we offer!

Why you should take part:

  • Direct access to top decision-makers
  • Feedback from industry experts
  • Free exhibition space
  • Chances of winning

Convinced? Startups and founders can apply free of charge via the questionnaire until January 21, 2025. 

[ The meeting of the experts ]

The Congress

The 33rd congress FACTORY OF THE YEAR will take place on 18 & 19 March 2025. The venue will be announced shortly - stay tuned! Look forward to 2 days full of inspiration, transformation and networking. Learn from the best and be inspired by the innovative keynotes from the winning organisations.

The emotional highlight of the event is traditionally the gala evening with award ceremony.

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[ Compete with the best ]

The Competition

The FACTORY OF THE YEAR has been awarding prizes to the best production sites in the world every year for 33 years and is one of the most prestigious industry competitions.

Register for the competition and become FACTORY OF THE YEAR.

To the competition
best price

Early bird ticket

1.880,- €

available until January 15, 2025

  • 2 days conference participation
  • Evening gala with award ceremony
  • Trade exhibition
  • Documentation of the presentations
  • Catering

Regular ticket

1.980,- €

always available

  • 2 days conference participation
  • Evening gala with award ceremony
  • Trade exhibition
  • Documentation of the presentations
  • Catering

Good reasons for your participation in the FACTORY OF THE YEAR

You can look forward to...

Top-class speakers
Learn from the best in the industry.
Live exchange
Discuss current topics in production with experts from the field.
Networking
Valuable contacts that will take your career to the next level.
Community
Become part of the community.
Gala evening
Networking & award ceremony in a relaxed atmosphere.
Speakers
Albrecht Reimold - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Albrecht Reimold

Mitglied des Vorstands Produktion und Logistik,
Porsche AG

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Anja Ringel

Anja Ringel

Redakteurin Produktion,
mi-connect

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Claus Wilk

Claus Wilk

Chefredakteur Produktion,
mi connect

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Daniel Stengel

Daniel Stengel

Director & Projektleiter „Fabrik des Jahres“,
Kearney

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Dr. Thorsten Fugel - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Dr. Thorsten Fugel

Local Division Manager ELDS Germany,
ABB AG

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Florian Bielmeier - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Florian Bielmeier

Werkleiter,
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, Werk Teisnach

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Jörg Abele - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Jörg Abele

Leiter Produktionstechnologie,
Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG, Werk Coburg

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Koray Köse - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Koray Köse

Chief Industry Officer,
everstream Analytics

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Lena Weirauch  - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Lena Weirauch

CEO & Co-Founderin,
ai-omatic solutions GmbH

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Markus Kaiser - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Markus Kaiser

Leiter Fertigung,
Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG, Werk Coburg

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Meltem Kandemir - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Meltem Kandemir

Manager,
Kearney

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Prof. Christian Heinrich - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Prof. Christian Heinrich

CEO, Founder,
Carbmee

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Günther Schuh  - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.- Wirt. Ing. Günther Schuh

Geschäftsführender Direktor des Werkzeugmaschinenlabors WZL der RWTH Aachen, Direktor des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Produktionstechnologie IPT, Direktor des Forschungsinstituts für Rationalisierung (FIR) an der RWTH Aachen

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Thomas Bauernhansl - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Bauernhansl

Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung IPA, Institut für industrielle Fertigung und Fabrikbetrieb IFF – Universität Stuttgart

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Santiago Jurado - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Santiago Jurado

Chief Quality Officer,
COMPAS Aguascalientes, Mexico

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Stefan Fenchel - Sprecher Fabrik des Jahres 2024

Stefan Fenchel

Projektleiter Grünes Werk,
BMW Group Werk Leipzig

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All speakers

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