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Industrial AI: Building Trust in the Autonomous Factory - How Safety, AI and Human Expertise Will Shape the Next Era of Manufacturing

27 October 2026 | Executive Insights | Hilton Tokyo

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We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Executive Insights, featuring a keynote by Mr. Patrick Vollmer, Chairman of the Board of Management and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TÜV SÜD AG.

 

Industrial AI is transforming the manufacturing landscape through advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous systems—creating new opportunities for innovation, productivity and sustainable growth.

 

In this exclusive session, Mr. Patrick Vollmer, CEO of TÜV SÜD AG, one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification organizations, will share his perspectives on how companies can build trust while accelerating industrial transformation.

 

Drawing on his extensive global experience, Mr. Vollmer will discuss:

 

  • Why Japan is uniquely positioned to play a leading role in the Industrial AI era
  • How companies can accelerate innovation while building trust in AI-driven transformation
  • Why safety and cybersecurity are essential to the successful adoption of Industrial AI
  • The critical role of human expertise in unlocking the full potential of emerging technologies

 

We look forward to welcoming you to this special Executive Insights session and to an engaging discussion on the future of Industrial AI.

  • Teilnahmekosten (inkl. Steuer)

    5,500 JPY | für AHK Japan Mitglieder

  • Dienstag, 27. Oktober 2026

    12:00 Uhr ‐ 14:00 Uhr (JST)

Programm

 

ZeitProgramm

11:45 – 12:00   

Opening Doors / Reception and Networking 

12.00 – 12:05  

 

Greeting and Introduction by Dr. Lukas Witoslawski | COO at AHK Japan

12:05 – 12:45  

Lunch

12:45 – 13:30  

Keynote Speech by Mr. Patrick Vollmer | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TÜV SÜD AG.

13:30 – 14:00   

Moderated Q&A

14:00

Closing

Anmerkungen

Sprache: Simultanübersetzung (Japanisch-Englisch) 

Erwartete Teilnehmer: 30 Teilnehmer | C-Level Management überwiegend Japanischer Tochtergesellschaften Deutscher multinationaler Konzerne und KMU  

Teilnahmekosten: 5,500 JPY | für AHK Japan Mitglieder

Anmeldefrist: Montag, 19. Oktober 2026, 12:00 Uhr (JST) | Nach Ablauf der Frist oder bei Nichterscheinen wird der volle Betrag in Rechnung gestellt.
 

Patrick Vollmer | Chairman of the Board of Management & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TÜV SÜD AG

 

Patrick Vollmer is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Management of TÜV SÜD AG, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, with more than 30,000 employees and over 1,000 locations worldwide.

He brings nearly three decades of international leadership experience in industrial transformation, digitalization, and AI. Prior to joining TÜV SÜD, he held senior leadership positions at Accenture, most recently leading its global Industrials business and supporting companies across major industrial sectors in accelerating transformation and adopting AI.

Mr. Vollmer is a strong advocate for customer-centric innovation, collaborative leadership, and the safe and responsible adoption of emerging technologies. He holds an MBA in Business and Economics from the University of Hohenheim.

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