What is the “Industry 5.0 – Evolution, Sustainability, Innovation” event?

Industry 5.0 – Evolution, Sustainability, Innovation is the event organized by SMC, part of the DGS group, scheduled in Verona on March 26, 2024, to provide a clear vision of the future of industry, with a focus on subsidized financing, cutting-edge tools and the transition to Industry 5.0.

The press release, issued in Verona on March 18, 2024, presents the initiative as an opportunity for managers of manufacturing and commercial companies who want to navigate the new industrial landscape. The day will take place at the Crowne Plaza Verona, in the Winter Garden, and will explore opportunities, technologies and organizational models linked to the ongoing transformation.

When and where does the event take place?

The appointment is set for Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Crowne Plaza Verona, Winter Garden, Via Belgio no. 16, 37135 Verona. The chosen venue will host an intensive day dedicated to Industry 5.0, with plenary sessions, parallel deep-dives and networking moments with partners and speakers.

The event is organized by SMC and fits into a context of strong attention to digitalization, sustainability and efficient business process management. The goal is to provide companies with a concrete overview of the opportunities offered by the 5.0 transformation and how to access them.

Which topics does the Industry 5.0 event cover?

Industry 5.0 addresses the main themes of industrial transformation, from incentives to sustainability, up to the use of advanced tools to improve business processes. The day will include insights into subsidized financing, the state of Industry 4.0, Transition 5.0, sustainable development and efficient management of the extended supply chain.

Core topics also include the integration of innovative technologies, the role of digital collaboration and the optimization of artificial intelligence, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and waste reduction. More than 20 cutting-edge tools will also be presented to optimize business operations.

Which topics will be at the center of the day?

Key themes include PNRR, RePower EU, Change Management, Supplier Cooperation, Energy Management, Waste Reduction and Sustainability. The program is designed to provide a broad reading of industrial transformation and its practical impact on company organization.

• PNRR and RePower EU
• Change Management
• Supplier Cooperation
• Energy Management
• Waste Reduction
• Sustainability
• and much more

What does the program include?

The program opens in the Plenary Hall with an overview of Industry 4.0 and the outlook of the Transition 5.0 plan, then continues with three parallel sessions dedicated to the main company departments. The sessions are designed to combine strategic vision and operational aspects, so the transformation can be addressed in a concrete way.

The parallel deep-dives will focus on Production and Logistics, Digital Experience and Process Management, Governance and Security. These will be joined by three cross-cutting tracks: Human-centric, Sustainability and Resilience.

Why is the Transition 5.0 Plan important?

The entry into force of the Transition 5.0 Plan is an important step toward the future of industry, because it encourages companies’ digitalization and energy transition through a tax credit. The regulatory reference is Decree-Law no. 19 of March 2, 2024, published in the Official Gazette.

The Plan provides €6.3 billion in resources, added to the €6.4 billion already included in the budget law, for a total of about €13 billion over 2024-2025. In this scenario, the event aims to help SMEs understand the available incentives and assess non-repayable grants and financing to support the transformation.

What opportunities does it offer SMEs?

The initiative gives SMEs a clear overview of the opportunities offered by incentives and Transition 5.0, with the goal of supporting them in controlling consumption and reducing costs. The competitive context in fact requires effective action on efficiency and sustainability, which are central to the Verona meeting.

Participants will be able to explore available grants and financing, and interact with SMC’s strategic partners in the exhibition area to share experiences and best practices. The event is therefore intended to be both informative and operational, with a practical angle for those who need to make investment and transformation decisions.

Who are the event speakers?

Speakers include Giovanni Miragliotta, Roberto Casara and Ruggero Ricci Mingani, with talks dedicated to transition, financing and company experience cases. Their contributions will offer complementary perspectives on the transformation from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 and on how to access the available instruments.

• Giovanni Miragliotta, Co-Director of the IoT, Industry 4.0 and AI Observatories at Politecnico di Milano (PoliMI): will analyze whether the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 is a real step forward or simply re-marketing.
• Roberto Casara, Subsidized Finance Consultant at Agevolare: will provide a detailed analysis of the regulations and financing available for Industry 5.0.
• Ruggero Ricci Mingani, CEO of Unicol: will share his company’s experiences in the context of Industry 5.0.

Which partners are taking part?

Several technology and business partners will take part in the event, highlighting its collaborative dimension. The exhibition area and the discussions with sponsors and strategic partners are an integral part of the day, which aims to connect expertise, solutions and application cases.

• Agevolare
• Apromore
• ComplEtE®
• DigitalLake
• ITI
• Liferay
• OpenK9
• Porini
• Quick Link Solutions
• MechWorks
• RIOS
• Starlogic
• We.Do Advisory

Who is SMC?

SMC is a company in the DGS group with over 40 years of history, headquartered in Treviso, and a leader in Italy in system integration services and the development of applications based on Open Source technologies. The company is a Platinum Partner of Liferay, an Open Source platform for creating business portals for large organizations, and is the founder of the Italian Open Source Network (RIOS).

SMC has stood out for its expertise especially in the industrial sector, with a strong presence in northern and central Italy and a broad customer portfolio in the main market segments: Manufacturing, Public Sector and Financial Services. For more information, visit https://www.smc.it/.

How can you stay updated on the event?

For updates and the full agenda, the Industry 5.0 website is available at https://www.smc.it/industry-5.0. The press release also mentions the possibility of downloading the press document dedicated to the event “Industry 5.0 – Evolution, Sustainability, Innovation. On March 26 in Verona”.

Press contacts: Donatella Lembo, DGS Communications Manager, donatella.lembo@dgsspa.com, Tel. +39 348 4256263.

Where is DGS headquartered?

The registered and operational office indicated in the press release is DGS S.p.A., Via Paolo di Dono, 73, 00142 Rome, Italy. The document also includes VAT number IT 03318271214 and references to company contacts, locations, site map and official social channels.

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