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Start date:

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

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End date:

Thursday, 23 May 2024

End time:

18:00

Place:

Oporto, Portugal

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360 Tech Industry

360 Tech Industry – Industry 4.0/5.0 Trade Fair spotlights diverse areas such as robotics, automations, composites, molds, subcontracting, and industrial maintenance. This event provides a platform for industrial professionals to delve into the latest developments in industrial innovation and Industry 5.0.

EIT Manufacturing will be present at the event with two sessions. One will discuss projects related to the themes aligned with net-zero commitments, while the other will address how women drive innovation and competitiveness through various initiatives.

A steel complex at the river Rhine in Duisburg, Germany. A big cokes factory and blast furnaces dominate the landscape here.

Pathways to Net Zero: Innovative Manufacturing Solutions — 22 May at 12:30h

This roundtable session will feature EIT Manufacturing partners committed to discovering innovative solutions for achieving net zero objectives. Through collaborative projects, participants will showcase how they are addressing challenges on the journey to a sustainable manufacturing industry. It will feature participants such as:

  • José Valente, Co-Founder & CEO, Azitek
  • Marlos Silva, R+D+I Director, MC Sonae
  • António Baptista, Assistant Researcher, INESC TEC

Javier González, Business Creation Manager at EIT Manufacturing West, will be moderating this roundtable session.

Breaking Barriers: Women Driving Innovation and Competitiveness — 22 May at 15:00

In addition, this session will highlight various initiatives and support programmes for women, such as Women TechEU, STRADA and Supernovas. Key insights from the study on the impact of women on industrial competitiveness, led by SPRI Group (Basque Business Development Agency) in collaboration with EIT Manufacturing, will also be shared. Meet the participants:

  • Cristina Oyón, Director of Technology, Innovation and Sustainability, SPRI Group
  • Teresa Hernández, Women TechEU Lead, EIT Manufacturing
  • Víctor Alonso, Deputy Director of Manufacturing and Digital Transition, CTAG
  • Ana Alcaine, EIT Community Program Manager, EIT Manufactruing

Antoni Pijoan, Managing Director of EIT Manufacturing West, will be moderating this roundtable session.