With the Digital Innovation Days on September 28 and 29, 2026 in Würzburg, SKZ is creating a new platform for everyone who wants to actively help shape the digital transformation of the plastics industry. The focus will be on practical solutions, strategic approaches and the potential of digitalization, especially in the current economically challenging environment.
Digitalization and artificial intelligence are changing industrial value creation at a speed that was barely imaginable until recently. Those who want to remain competitive in the future need to understand which technologies truly create added value and how they can be successfully integrated into operational practice. The event is aimed at specialists and managers from industry, production, IT, development and management who are looking for guidance for their digital future.
The program starts with the topic of digital infrastructure, presents concrete practical examples and provides authentic insights into real projects as well as valuable inspiration for developing individual digitalization strategies. Another focus is on the digital tools and solutions that are already available for the plastics industry today.
The special highlights of the event include presentations by renowned companies, users and solution providers who will share and discuss their experiences from real digitalization projects. In addition, renowned IT and AI expert Chan-jo Jun will provide new perspectives on the social and economic impact of artificial intelligence with his keynote “10 years after ChatGPT 3 – looking back”.
Discussions with speakers, conversations with technology providers and networking in a relaxed atmosphere will create the setting for new contacts, collaborations and ideas. This makes the Digital Innovation Days a meeting point for everyone who does not merely want to observe the digital future of the plastics industry, but actively wants to shape it.
The top 5 benefits of the event:
Digitalization and artificial intelligence are changing industrial value creation at a speed that was barely imaginable until recently. Those who want to remain competitive in the future need to understand which technologies truly create added value and how they can be successfully integrated into operational practice. The event is aimed at specialists and managers from industry, production, IT, development and management who are looking for guidance for their digital future.
The program starts with the topic of digital infrastructure, presents concrete practical examples and provides authentic insights into real projects as well as valuable inspiration for developing individual digitalization strategies. Another focus is on the digital tools and solutions that are already available for the plastics industry today.
The special highlights of the event include presentations by renowned companies, users and solution providers who will share and discuss their experiences from real digitalization projects. In addition, renowned IT and AI expert Chan-jo Jun will provide new perspectives on the social and economic impact of artificial intelligence with his keynote “10 years after ChatGPT 3 – looking back”.
Discussions with speakers, conversations with technology providers and networking in a relaxed atmosphere will create the setting for new contacts, collaborations and ideas. This makes the Digital Innovation Days a meeting point for everyone who does not merely want to observe the digital future of the plastics industry, but actively wants to shape it.
The top 5 benefits of the event:
- Practical insights into successful digitalization and AI projects.
- Inspiration on the path toward becoming an “AI-ready” company and for driving your own transformation.
- Overview of current digital tools and technologies.
- Direct exchange with experts, users and solution providers.
- Valuable networking opportunities for future collaborations and innovation projects
