In our daily work, we see how crucial it is not to improvise when it comes to technological development. True innovation requires method, vision, and solid engineering. Every project must be grounded in three key pillars: a clear understanding of industrial goals, a precise cost-benefit analysis, and a technically sound roadmap.
This structured approach is even more critical today, in a global context marked by geopolitical instability, rising costs of critical materials, and supply chain disruptions. The surge in rare-earth prices, export restrictions, and tariffs are forcing a fundamental rethink of our technology choices.
In this landscape, diversification is not just a prudent move — it is a strategy for industrial resilience. This is where alternative technologies to critical materials play a vital role, enabling the industry to maintain performance, reliability, and competitiveness.
The Innovation Conference was established as a platform for companies to engage in meaningful dialogue, share perspectives, and explore emerging technologies — particularly AI-driven tools — aimed at sustaining long-term competitiveness.
We invite you to consult the full program for further details
8.30-9.00 Registration
- 9.00-9.15 | Spin solutions to drive change | Lugi Rizzi – Technical Director (Spin)
- 9.20-9.40 | Strategic Materials: Designing Rare-Earth Free Machines with Iron Nitride | Jonathan Burke – Director of Business Development (Niron Magnetics)
- 9.45-10.05 | Accelerated electromechanical design with AI | Vincent Leconte – VP – Electrification Solutions (Altair)
- 10.10-10.30 | Advances in Battery Pack Technology for Electric Mobility | Walter Vinciotti – Managing Director (EVSAFE)
10.30-11.00 Coffee break
- 11.05-11.35 | Advanced AI-based computer vision technology to identify inefficiencies and critical issues in production lines and optimize performance | Filip Marjanović AME Digital Soluions (Grundfos)
- 11.40-12.00 | SMO – custom software designed for the optimization of electric motors powered by Spin | Umberto Bottero R&D Department | (Audi and Spin)
- 12.05-12.25 | Smart Simulation: Accelerating Innovation with Simcenter| Davide Pesenti Country Portfolio Development Executive | (Siemens)
- 12.30-12.45 | Guided tour at rare earth-free motor production line | Green Silence Group | Alessandro Tassi CEO (Spin)
13.00-14.00 lunch
- 14.00-17.00 | Meeting one to one – by reservation only