MASTERCLASSES

There’s something that all manufacturers could and should do to achieve a higher level of operational intelligence: optimize their data. Process industries generate enormous volumes of data, but gathering data in itself is not necessarily helpful. The real challenge is knowing how to acquire the right data and analyze it in the production process context and map the information to the KPIs. We dedicate this free masterclass to Manufacturing Analytics and data-driven approach so you can clarify any doubts you might have about Industry 4.0.

How to achieve a real-time Visa-level transaction volume in the cryptosphere? Leave it to our lecturer Cedric Mössner to fill you in on the fundamental differences Dash cryptocurrency has in comparison with Bitcoin and what are the masternodes.

Do you want to take the pain out of your personal and business transformation, leaving you with a regained sense of spark? The changes that are upon us will alter the face of every industry, business and government, and even more importantly the way our society lives. Transforming while performing is a true balancing act, challenging companies of all sizes in this digital revolution powered by new technologies.

The session begins with an undogmatic view on blockchain to explain its fundamentals, where blockchain comes from, and takes a look at its innovation lifecycle, how is this technology being used nowadays. David also explores some trends in the Blockchain Industry, and how these are enabling the evolution from peer-to-peer (P2P) to unlock machine-to-machine (M2M) communications.

The session will be focused on learning some of the most successful startups from the blockchain world and their best practices, as well as how Blockchain technology has reshaped the foundations of whole industries. David presents the top success cases in blockchain technology which covers several segments such as Finance, Real Estate, Supply Chain, Travel and Utilities.

The goal of the session is to introduce the measures, best practices, methods and tools to achieve digital maturity focused on competitiveness, from managerial and technological perspectives. This masterclass shows the deployment of digital technology changes interactions and processes within organizations, industries, and across the digital society.

Science and technology are converging combined with societal and cultural factors. The changes that are upon us will alter the face of every industry, business and government, and even more importantly the way our society lives. How can you balance operational excellence, profit and customer of today? And the innovation excellence profit and customer of tomorrow? What are the innovation routes? 

Zigurat holds a Masterclass presented by Roland Rust, Digital Strategy & Product Innovation at 9dots Digital, about Digital Innovation and Organizational Culture, where he questions two main things: What’s the current narrative about the digital mindset organizations need to develop in order to be able to drive change through innovation? What’s the Mindset Myth? What method should be used and when? Does it really matter?

Do you want to know how the market is evolving in terms of jobs and future opportunities? Discover what is happening today in the market, related jobs and positions, how companies are changing their perceptions of the skills and profiles they want, and the most effective techniques to improve your career based on what is happening in the market.

In this masterclass, Loha Hashimy, the Innovation Consultant on Blockchain & Open data at Knowledge Innovation Market (KIM), explains how having clear and concise regulations can create a supportive legal framework for the companies to expand their market and grow faster. Blockchain’s ability to store in a safe environment anything of value is an important step from internet of information towards the internet of value.

To-day, many companies are aware of the benefits given by digitalization and new technologies. In a word, the so-called Industry 4.0. To SME’s, in particular, Industry 4.0 is not an option, it’s a must. Combining the right mix of technologies, management tools and new business models, companies can be successful in any industry, in any market. Because being Industry 4.0 compliant allows to easily find new partners, to network and to create ‘virtual companies’ no matter where you are based.