Kick-off conference transformation network new/car
The kick-off conferenceof the transformation network neu/wagenwill take place on Tuesday,November 22, 2022. As part of the hybridevent, representatives from business, science and politics willdiscusshow companies in the vehicle and supplier industry can individually start and implement a successful transformation process.
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In Session 1, participants will explore the concept oftransformation in the vehicle and supplier industry. The transformation networkneu/wagen andvarious perspectives will be presented andlinkedto the2030+vision of the future. The participants discuss questions such as:
- How do you get off to a successful start in the transformation process?
- What opportunities are associated with the transformation process?
- What risks do transformation-ready companies need to prepare for?

Session 2 willpresent three key technologies for a successful transformation: collaborative lightweight robots (cobots), additive manufacturing (3D printing) and artificial intelligence (AI).Numerous practical examples of sustainable products and processes will be used to find answers to the following questions, for example:
- How do cobots save material?
- How does artificial intelligence make it possible to reduce energy requirements?
- What opportunities does 3D printing offer for CO2-minimizing products?
Session 3 comprises the presentation of fourkey trends in thevehicle and supplier industry. The partners of the "neu/wagen" network will explain the content of the associated workinggroups by answering the following questions:
- What alternatives are there for implementing CO2-neutral mobility?
- How can material cycles for automotive components be closed?
- How can sustainable and economical production be implemented?
- How should intelligent systems be developed to tap into new sales?
Agenda
Session 1: Transformation - From concept to activity
09:00 | Welcoming the participants
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09:15 | Transformation from the perspective of business development Ulf-Birger Franz, Head of Department for Economic Affairs, Transport and Education Hanover Region |
09:30 | Transformation from the perspective of applied science Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Grotjahn, Vice President, Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts |
09:50 | The transformation network neu/wagen and its vision for 2030+ Dr.-Ing. Michael Merwart, Head of Transformation Network new/car |
10:10 | Panel discussion with the speakers: Transformation - what is it? |
10:35 | Break
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Session 2: Current technology for transformation
10:50 | Thematic introduction to session 2
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11:00 | Additive manufacturing: Tim Jagla, Formwerk3D |
11:20 | Collaborating lightweight robots: Dr.-Ing. Jan Jocker, TEWISS - Technik und Wissen GmbH |
11:50 | Artificial intelligence: Alexander Röhrs, deepIng GmbH |
12:10 | Panel discussion with the speakers: How does technology influence transformation? |
12:30 | Transition to the lunch break |
Lunch break and tour
12:30 Lunch break andtourofthe test field of the IVEK - Institute for Process Engineering, Energy Technology and Climate Protection at Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts, including individual stations on the topics:
- Optimization of combustion engines
- Fluid mechanics
- Material- and energy-saving production processes
- Hydrogen vehicle
Session 3: Current trends in transformation
14:30 | Thematic introduction to session 3 |
14:40 | Mobile application with CO2-neutral energy sources Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lars-Oliver Gusig, IKME - Institute for Construction Elements, Mechatronics and Electromobility at Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts |
15:00 | Components based on a circular economy Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Giese, German Institute for Rubber Technology e.V. |
15:20 | Ecologically and socially sustainable production Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Lüdersen, IVEK - Institute for Process Engineering, Energy Technology and Climate Protection at Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts |
15:40 | Hybrid business models through intelligent systems Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Blume, IMS - Institute for Microelectronic Systems at Leibniz Universität Hannover |
16:00 | Panel discussion with the speakers: Which trends are particularly influencing the transformation? |
16.30 | Concluding with a snack andthe opportunity for networking |

The kick-off of the transformation networkneu/wagen willtake place from 9.00 a.m. [admission 8.30 a.m.] to approx. 5.00 p.m. in the form of a hybrid event. The venue is the auditorium ofHannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts (location: Ricklinger Stadtweg 120, 30459 Hannover). Participants who takepart online will receive the access link for the Zoom software before the event.
Those attending in person will have the opportunity to take part in a tour of the university at lunchtime. After the end of the lectures, a networking meeting will be offered over a snack.
Registration is closed,please contact us using the contact details below if required.
Program as PDF (A4)
Contact us
Florian Rehr
Hanover Region
Economic Development
Department of Economic Development and Employment Promotion
