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Innovation Day Ljubljana 2025

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Start date:

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Start time:

End date:

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

End time:

18:30

Place:

Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana Mons

Organisation type:

Corporations, SMEs, Universities & RTOs

Format:

Onsite

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Discover advanced manufacturing solutions shaping the next generation of automotive production in Europe.

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 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!

Programme

 

08.30 – 09.00 Registration and Morning Coffee
09.00 – 09.30

09.00 – 09.05

09.05 – 09.15

09.15 – 09.25

09.25 – 09.30

 Welcome speeches

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

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

Mark Boris Andrijanič, EIT Governing Board

Hannes Hunschofsky, Director, EIT Manufacturing

09.30 – 10.20 1. FUTURE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES IN VEHICLE INDUSTRY

  • Towards intelligent and sustainable manufacturing systems for the automotive industry /Iria Galinanes Romero, CTAG
  • New R&D approaches for a competitive automotive industry / Tomaž Katrašnik, UL Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • Challenges of startups during the digital transformation of the automotive industry / Janez Trilobit, Trilobit
  • Future manufacturing technologies / Tomaž Blatnik, Renault Group Revoz Novo mesto
10.20 – 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
11.30 – 12.10 2. COMPETITIVENESS OF THE EUROPEAN AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING

  • Robotics as a key pilar of competitiveness in the automotive manufacturing industry / Hubert Kosler, Yaskawa
  • How SFC Solutions S.A. can enhance the competitiveness of the European automotive industry / Oscar Rodriguez, SFC Solutions
  • Unique technique of folding steel sheets with robotic precision / Tue Beijer, Stilfold
  • Innovations for manufacturing excellence / Kiril Ribarov, Škoda Auto
12.10 – 12.50 Panel Discussion

Moderation: Igor Kovač, SRIP FoF, Jožef Stefan Institute

  • Hubert Kosler, Yaskawa
  • Oscar Rodriguez, SFC Solution
  • Tue Beijer, Stilfold
  • Kiril Ribarov, Škoda Auto
12.50 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 14.45 3. QUALITY AS A KEY FACTOR OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

  • AI supported machine vision as a key for quality improvement in production process / Maja Brelih Lotrič, Lotrič Meroslovje
  • AI Asisten for troubleshooting production line issues / Vinko Longar, Rudolfovo
  • Open EOL: An Open-Source Python Platform for Advanced End-of-Line Quality Control in the Automotive Sector/Janko Slavič, UL Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • How the quality of process planning affects the quality of operations/ Blaž Svilan, Lean Schedulin Europe
14.45 – 15.25 Panel Discussion

Moderation: Tanja Mohorič, SRIP ACS+

  • Maja Brelih Lotrič, Lotrič Meroslovje
  • Vinko Longar, Rudolfovo
  • Janko Slavič, UL Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • Blaž Svilan, Lean Schedulin Europe
15.25 – 16.00 Coffee Break
16.00 – 16.40 4. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN VEHICLE PRODUCTION PROCESSES

  • It is all about engineering, software and AI / Jost Bernasch, Virtual Vehicle
  • Advantage of simulations and digital twins in automotive production / Gašper Cafuta, Cafuta
  • Future production challenges and opportunities for the special purpose vehicles – when if is not an option / Minna Lanz, Patria Group
  • Improving resources efficiency and predicting downtime using AI driven digital twins / Marko Polak, Medius
16.40 – 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 remarks

Accommodation

To make a hotel booking at the reduced rate for event participants, please follow the link:

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate

Special rate is available for bookings made until 03.11.2025.