Spirit Hotel Thermal Spa***** Sárvár, Date: 11-13th June 2025.
[industry 4.0 conference]
industry 4.0
Industry 4.0, digitization, automation.
They are the most frequently quoted expressions in the field of technology, but what do these terms mean in the practice of industrial companies? At the Smart Factory ConnAction conference, you can familiarize yourself first-hand with domestic manufacturing companies that are already at the forefront of the introduction and application of IT, human resources, and management tasks and processes related to Industry 4.0, and they can’t wait to share their experiences with you.
Factory visits, case studies, and interactive workshops
This year, we are also trying to provide inspiration for the introduction of Industry 4.0, and we will also speak frankly and openly about the difficulties and pitfalls.
With our Com-Forth Team we welcome all returning guests and new interested parties for the 11th time at one of the most defining professional events of Industry 4.0.
You can get a first-hand insight into Industry 4.0 solutions applied in practice from keyplayers in various industries. Presentations showcasing real experiences, round table discussions on exciting topics, and interactive workshops await you on site, and you can gain new experiences up close during factory visits.
We provide a unique opportunity for networking. You can get acquainted with notable speakers and a wide range of almost 200 professionals active in the industry. You can share your experiences and be inspired by each other’s stories. Among our exhibitors, you can meet numerous potential partners who can support your work and goals with added value. Interactivity is supported by the EventMobi application.
The Wednesday afternoon programme is dedicated to small group (12–15 people) professional workshops. We have selected a variety of topics this year again. Select the most relevant for you and sign in using the application. We are counting on your active participation.
The 10,000 m2 wellness area of the Spirit Hotel Thermal Spa will ensure that you can relax alongside the professional programmes. On Thursday, we will dedicate a special time to this, so that you have time to process all the information you will receive. And on Friday - true to tradition - we invite you to run together again this year!
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[Where will we be?]
Location
The Spirit Hotel Thermal Spa in Sárvár, renovated in recent years, is Hungary's most exclusive 5-star hotel, located in the immediate vicinity of the picturesque Seven Lakes. It offers modern rooms with a special atmosphere, a 10,000 m2 Oasis wellness and spa area and a spa centre.
Booking
Please note that accommodation is not included in the conference fee. You can book your accommodation individually at your own expense. You can read more information about it in our confirmation letter.
Dress code
Business Formal or Business Casual
9:00 - 13:00
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Founded in 1976, the brand is present in 60 countries around the world with premium quality baby products. MAM Baby soothers, bottles and other baby products, with their innovative design and high level of product safety, are mostly produced in the MAM factory in Vaskeresztes.
The implementation of their MES system started in 2020, with all production lines connected by 2023 and full functionality expected to be achieved this year. The factory visit will provide an insight into the different painting, assembly and packaging operations of MAM Baby products, the special laboratory testing methods and the operation of their MES system.
9:00 - 13:00
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9:00 - 13:00
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14:00 - 15:00
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15:00 - 18:00
15:00 - 18:00
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18:15 - 18:30
18:30 - 20:00
Who’s already using real AI-based solutions—and how much of it is just for show? Where does it actually pay off, and where doesn't it? This discussion aims to explore how to move beyond endless pilot projects and start creating real value with AI in manufacturing.
18:30 - 20:00
With digitalisation, we are opening more and more doors - but do we know how many we have forgotten left open? What is the reality: zero trust or zero budget?
18:30 - 20:00
Do we choose an off-the-shelf solution that we tailor for production, or do we develop our own software from scratch? Where is the line between customisation and over-complication? And what is no/low code worth in an industrial environment?
18:30 - 20:00
Who should develop the factory of the future? The supplier, who brings expertise and up-to-date knowledge, or the in-house team, who understands the processes inside out? Where is the balance when we’re navigating between a botched job on one side and an overpriced off-the-shelf system on the other?
18:30 - 20:00
Screens, sensors, dashboards – machines see everything now. But who sees the human behind it all? In digital manufacturing, the very people who are supposed to make it work can sometimes disappear from sight. How can we maintain motivation, engagement, and professional pride in the shadow of machines?
18:30 - 20:00
What does true sustainability mean in manufacturing? How can ESG goals, production pressures, and energy efficiency be aligned?
18:30 - 20:00
Everyone knows someone whose project ended in a spectacular failure. A MES that never worked, an AI attempt that always suggested the wrong decision. In this conversation, we'll get to the most memorable (or painful) “a friend of mine had a...” stories - we can all learn a lot from them.
8:30 - 9:15
9:15 - 9:30
9:30 - 9:55
Industrial digitalization hasn't brought salvation — just a new kind of problems. Sensors are speaking, AI is listening, auditors are asking… and the old SCADA still runs on Windows XP. We’re collecting more and more data, connecting every machine to the network — but at the same time, leaving more doors open to attackers. Will we pass a NIS2 or ESG audit? Passing is nice — but it doesn’t mean the factory is truly (cyber)secure or sustainable. Compliance can’t be the goal — only the starting point. It’s time to ask the real question: are we building truly smart factories — or just making them look smart from the outside?
9:55 - 10:20
This presentation uses real-world examples to show how specific IT and engineering solutions can improve OEE, reduce scrap, and shorten cycle times. It also highlights how digitalization supports effective data collection and analysis — and how this data can be turned into actionable insights to drive improvements in manufacturing.
10:20 - 10:45
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10:45 - 11:10
Data is no longer just information — it’s a strategic asset. But it only becomes truly valuable if it’s collected and used within a lawful framework.
Digital solutions aimed at measuring manufacturing efficiency — whether through access cards, biometric identification, or video surveillance — often fail not due to technological limitations, but because of legal constraints. Monitoring employees and evaluating their performance is a sensitive area: it’s not just the data that matters, but how that data is used.
This presentation doesn't aim to discourage, but to support informed, legally compliant implementation. What does the regulation allow? What risks should be considered already in the planning phase? And how can data be collected and used in a way that is both legally and ethically defensible?
11:10 - 11:40
11:40 - 12:00
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12:00 - 12:20
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12:20 - 13:00
Leaders' roundtable discussion
13:00 - 14:20
14:20 - 14:40
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14:40 - 15:00
For new employees, assigning them to workstations that match their capabilities is critical — especially in a changing industrial environment where new skills are needed to perform tasks efficiently. By creating a competency profile, it becomes possible to map a worker’s skills and match them to suitable processes, reducing training time and improving production efficiency. Designing tasks and environments that align with individual competencies is key to enabling truly human-centered manufacturing.
15:00 - 15:20
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15:20 - 15:45
15:45 - 16:15
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16:15 - 16:45
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17:15 - 17:30
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19:30 - 22:00
At our gala dinner accompanied by live music, we welcome you with dishes prepared from excellent ingredients. At our whisky tasting, you can get to know premium quality drinks and learn everything about their history and origins.
During the evening, the Com-Forth Band, formed by the employees of the organizing company Com-Forth Ltd., will also take the stage!
21:00 - 21:15
Winners' announcement of the quiz.
7:00 - 7:30
Meeting is at the reception at 7:00 a.m.. We plan to run for about 30 minutes.
8:45 - 9:45
9:45 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:25
At Schneider Electric’s Duna Smart Power Systems (DSPS) factory, green energy, sustainable operations, and low energy costs go hand in hand with continuous data collection and analysis — leading to daily efficiency gains. The result is an agile production process that evolves constantly, without pause.
This isn’t the future — it’s already here, made possible by existing technologies and proven in practice.
Gergely Smeller, who leads the industrial process management at Schneider Electric DSPS, will share the details.
10:25 - 10:50
10:50 - 11:15
István Hagen’s perspective on his presentation:
“I would like to provide a clear, logical explanation of why it makes sense to embark on the journey toward NIS2 compliance. Many organizations — especially SMEs — are still unaware, or choose to ignore, that based on their activities and national legislation, they are legally required to comply with NIS2 and relevant member state regulations.
In my presentation, I’ll outline what I mean by the evolution of IT security, and how organizations can — and should — take a step-by-step approach to reach the level of cyber resilience expected by legislators.
I also want to dispel the myth that anyone starting from scratch can build the necessary organizational, technological, and security-awareness competencies overnight. That’s simply not realistic. But I will offer some practical guidance on where to begin, how to move forward, and what the target should look like — so that success no longer feels out of reach.”
11:15 - 11:40
11:40 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:20
12:20 - 13:00
Participants: Gábor Németh (Foxconn), Attila Vincze (Howmet), Viktor Péczeli (Continental)
13:00 - 14:00
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