Innovation day Ljubljana 2025

Innovation Day Ljubljana 2025 spotlights Advanced Manufacturing Technologies for the Automotive Industry, bringing together experts and decision-makers to discuss future trends and practical innovations in manufacturing.

Why to attend?

🚗 Explore the future of automotive manufacturing – Hear expert insights on technological, economic, and digital transformations.

🤝 Engage in dynamic panel discussions – Exchange views with industry, research, and innovation stakeholders.

🤖 Get inspired by emerging solutions – Learn about advancements in automation, manufacturing, robotics, and smart production systems.

🌍 Boost competitiveness through innovation – Discover new approaches to increasing efficiency, flexibility, and product quality.

🧠 Connect research and practice – Gain a cross-sector perspective by bridging industrial needs with academic R&D.

☕ Network with key players – Use breaks and discussions to connect with professionals shaping the future of manufacturing and mobility.

🏭 Help shape Europe’s manufacturing landscape – Contribute to dialogues that influence policy, environment, technology, and collaboration.

Whether you're an experienced professional or an aspiring entrepreneur, this event is the perfect place to explore and exchange new ideas and drive innovation.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of something extraordinary!

PROGRAM

08.30 – 09.00 Registration and Morning Coffee

09.00 – 09.05 Igor Kovač, SRIP FoF, Jožef Stefan Institute and Tanja Mohorič, SRIP ACS+

09.05 – 09.15 Matjaž Han, Minister of Economy, Tourism and Sport (TBC)

09.15 – 09.25 Mark Boris Andrijanič, EIT Governing Board

09.25 – 09.30 Hannes Hunschofsky, Director, EIT Manufacturing

1. FUTURE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES IN VEHICLE INDUSTRY

09.30 – 09.45 Towards Intelligent and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems for the Automotive Industry / Iria Galinanes Romero, CTAG

09.45 – 09.55 New R&D approaches for a competitive automotive industry / Tomaž Katrašnik, UL Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

09.55 – 10.05 Challenges of start-ups during the digital transformation of the automotive industry / Janez Trilobit, Trilobit

10.05 – 10.15 Future manufacturing technologies / Tomaž Blatnik, Renault Group Revoz Novo mesto

10.15 – 11.00 Panel Discussion

Moderation: Hannes Hunschofsky, EIT Manufacturing

• Iria Galinanes Romero, CTAG
• Tomaž Katrašnik, UL Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
• Janez Trilobit, Trilobit
• Tomaž Blatnik, Renault Group Revoz Novo mesto

11.00 – 11.30 Coffee Break

2. COMPETITIVENESS OF THE EUROPEAN AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING

11.30 – 11.40 Robotics as a key pilar of competitiveness in the automotive manufacturing industry? / Hubert Kosler, Yaskawa

11.40 – 11.50 How SFC Solutions S.A. Can Enhance the Competitiveness of the European Automotive Industry / Oscar Rodriguez, SFC Solutions

11.50 – 12.00 Unique technique of folding steel sheets with robotic precision / Tue Beijer, Stilfold

12.00 – 12.10 Innovations for manufacturing excellence / Kiril Ribarov, Škoda Auto

12.10 – 13.00 Panel Discussion

Moderation: Igor Kovač, SRIP FoF, Jožef Stefan Institute

• Hubert Kosler, Yaskawa
• Oscar Rodriguez, SFC Solution
• Tue Beijer, Stilfold
• Kiril Ribarov, Škoda Auto

13.00 – 14.15 Lunch

3. QUALITY AS A KEY FACTOR OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

14.15 – 14.25 AI supported machine vision as a key for quality improvement in production process / Maja Brelih Lotrič, Lotrič Meroslovje

14.25 – 14.35 AI Asisten for Troubleshooting Production Line Issues / Vinko Longar, Rudolfovo

14.35 – 14.45 Open EOL: An Open-Source Python Platform for Advanced End-of-Line Quality Control in the Automotive Sector/Janko Slavič, UL Faculty of Mechanical

14.45 – 14.55 How the quality of process planning affects the quality of operations/ Blaž Svilan, Lean Schedulin Europe

15.00 – 15.50 Panel Discussion

Moderation: Tanja Mohorič, SRIP ACS+

• Maja Brelih Lotrič, Lotrič Meroslovje
• Vinko Longar, Rudolfovo
• Janko Slavič, UL Faculty of Mechanical
• Blaž Svilan, Lean Schedulin Europe

4. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN VEHICLE PRODUCTION PROCESSES

16.05 – 16.15 It is all about engineering, software and AI / Jost Bernasch, Virtual Vehicle

16.15 – 16.25 Advantage of simulations and digital twins in automotive production, Gašper Cafuta, Cafuta

16.25 – 16.35 Future production challenges and opportunities for the special purpose vehicles – when if is not an option / Minna Lanz, Patria Group

16.35 – 16.45 Improving resources efficiency and predicting downtime using AI driven digital twins / Marko Polak, Medius

16.30 – 17.20 Panel Discussion

Moderation: Theresa Neuhauser, EIT Manufacturing

• Jost Bernasch, Virtual Vehicle
• Gašper Cafuta, Cafuta
• Minna Lanz, Patria Group
• Marko Polak, Medius

17.20 Closing and Networking

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Accommodation:

Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana Mons

Hotel is offering your special group rate:

• Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana Mons for 95.00 EUR per night

Book your group rate for INNOVATION DAY LJUBLJANA

Special rate is available for bookings made until 3.11.2025