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.
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Participation Fee (incl. Tax)
5,500 JPY | for AHK Japan Members
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Tuesday, 27 October 2026
12:00 Uhr ‐ 14:00 (JST)
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Hilton Tokyo, Room SAKURA (3F)
160-0023, Shinjuku-Ku, 6-6-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Japan
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Language: English
Expected Participants: 30 people | C-Level Management of mostly Japanese subsidiaries of German multinational corporations and SMEs
Registration Deadline: Monday, 19 October 2026, 12:00 (JST) | Cancellation after the deadline or no-show will be charged fully.
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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