“Control Expert Days Talks” – Two Exclusive Panel Discussions with Industry Experts – Respectively at 3 p.m.!
The “Control Expert Days Talks” are a meeting place for bold opinions, fresh ideas and genuine discussion on equal terms. Look forward to two exclusive panel discussions featuring leading industry experts – each starting at 3 p.m.
Concentrated expertise from industry, science and actual practice will come together here, in order to shed light on current challenges, engage in lively discussions and explore specific solutions. Experience dynamic discourse, diverse perspectives and valuable food for thought – concise, relevant, first-hand.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, will be dedicated entirely to the topic of:
“Quality Management Plus Sustainability: How to Get Your QM Department Ready for the Future”.
How do businesses not only manage to reconcile quality and sustainability, but rather embed them strategically as well? Which role does quality management play as a catalyst for sustainable transformation?
The day will be hosted by Wolfgang Kräußlich, editor-in-chief of trade publication QZ, published by Hanser Verlag.
Join us from 3 to 4 pm for the “Control Expert Days Talk” – our central panel discussion on the topic of the day featuring leading industry experts. They’ll hold joint discussions on key challenges, best practices and future prospects relating to the theme of the day.
We’ll be pleased to welcome the following speakers to the podium:
- Guido Nilgen, Director Quality Management, Miele & Cie. KG
- Dr. Sigune Lopp, Departments of Ecotrophology and Quality Management, Fulda University of Applied Sciences
- Jörg von Ploetz, CEO, Böhme & Weihs GmbH
- Florian Schwarz, CEO, CAQ AG
- Ing. Markus Kröll, Department Head for Sustainable Production and Quality, Fraunhofer IPA
Look forward to in-depth insights, practical ideas and a genuine exchange of views on the future of quality management and sustainability.
Get-Together from 4 to 5 p.m. – explore the topic in greater depth on a personal level!
On 21 May 2026, attention will be focused on an issue which is changing quality assurance in a fundamental manner:
“AI in Quality Assurance – Where do We Stand Today?”
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a promise for the future … to an ever greater extent, it’s finding its way into processes, systems and decision-making. But where do we actually stand today? Which applications have already proven their worth – and which challenges and limitations remain?
The day will be hosted by Dr.-Ing. Peter Ebert, editor-in-chief of trade journal “inVISION”, published by TEDO Verlag.
The main panel discussion of the day, the “Control Expert Days Talk”, will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Industry experts will discuss the current state of affairs, share their experiences from real-world applications and look ahead to upcoming developments.
We’ll be pleased to welcome the following speakers to the podium:
- Lutz Krämer, Managing Director of Babtec Informationssysteme
- -Ing. Edgar Dietrich, Managing Director of ComPro
- Ralf Christoph, Managing Director of Werth Messtechnik
- Cluetec – Titus Krauss, Head of Marketing & Sales
Look forward to well-founded assessments, lively debates and valuable guidance in a dynamic field of technology.
Get-Together from 4 to 5 p.m. – delve more deeply into an exchange of ideas on a personal level!
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