Revolutionising Food & Dairy: Digital Tools for Smart Manufacturing
Date TBC I 09.30.00-16.30
Kaizen PLM, in partnership with DTPC (Dairy Technology & Processing Centre), invites you to an interactive event focused on digital transformation across the food and dairy industry. Learn how modern software, process simulation, and data-driven tools are helping manufacturers improve efficiency, quality, and compliance.
Whether you’re exploring digital initiatives, managing production, or evaluating technology investments, this event provides practical insight and networking opportunities with industry leaders and technology experts.
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What is this event about?
Revolutionising Food & Dairy: Digital Tools for Smarter Manufacturing
📌Thomond Park Stadium, Cratloe Rd, Ballynanty Beg, Limerick, V94 XWK5
Date Here / Time Here
At this event you will:
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Discover digitalisation opportunities in dairy and food and beverage production
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See live demos of Siemens PLM solutions tailored to dairy & food manufacturing
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Explore case studies and practical examples of operational improvements
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Network with peers and experts in the dairy and food industry
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Learn about startup-friendly pricing and scalable solutions
Agenda:
9.30am - 10.30am - Registration and Networking Breakfast
Fuel up and forge new connections before the sessions begin
10.30am - 10.40am - Opening Remarks & Welcome
Setting the stage for innovation and collaboration
10.40am - 10.55am: Keynote Address – Siemens Reflections: Past, Present, and Future of the Medtech + Pharma Digitalisation Journey
A look back, a step forward — charting the future of digital transformation (Jim Thompson - Siemens)
10.50am - 11.15am: Session 1: Empowering Startups and SMB’s to Scale: From Incubation to Global Impact
Intro to toolset, start-up support, and partnership programs. (Turning big ideas into global success stories with Nina Green -Siemens)
11.15 - 11.55am: Session 2: Smarter Compliance with PLM (Teamcenter in Medtech and Pharma)
Solving, traceability, compliance, cost management and carbon accounting in one streamlined platform. Unifying compliance and innovation on a single digital backbone (Martin Cook - Siemens PLM)
11.55am - 12.40pm: Session 3: Polarion for Medtech & Pharma: Next-Gen Requirements Management
Where precision meets accountability. Bulletproof document control and ALM tailored for medical and pharmaceutical industries. (James Voller - Siemens)
12.40pm - 12.55pm: Coffee Break & Morning Networking
Recharge, connect, and discover new possibilities.
Stalls on display, meet Siemens (Regional Company), Dotmatix, Altair, gPROMS, Kaizen PLM, Connected Manufacturing, IDEAM, IMR, 3D Technology and more
12.55pm - 13.35pm: Session 4: Digital Twins in Action: Kaizen PLM Case Studies
Digital engineering use cases within medical device & pharma companies. A colourful compilation of CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM/IIoT workflows in practice. (Anthony O'Riordan and Kevin Holland - Kaizen PLM)
13.35pm - 14.00pm: Session 5: MOM/MES in Medtech & Pharma / AI in Manufacturing
Closed loop between PLM, MES & shop Floor. Goodbye paper trackers, hello digital shopfloor (William Hearn O’Sullivan (Connected Manufacturing)
14.00pm - 14.45pm - Catering Lunch & Networking
Good food and a chance to connect
14.45pm - 15.00pm - Session 6:
Customer Case Study (TBC)
15.00pm - 15.15pm - Session 7:
Customer Case Study (TBC)
15.15pm - 16.00pm - Session 8: Perspectives from Research & Innovation in Medtech
Shaping the future through innovation partnerships. (IDEAM, IRM, MET)
16.00pm - 16.20pm: Coffee Break & Afternoon Networking
Recharge, connect, and discover new possibilities.
Stalls on display, meet Siemens (Regional Company), Dotmatix, Altair, gPROMS, Kaizen PLM, Connected Manufacturing, IDEAM, IMR, 3D Technology and more
16.20pm - 16.35pm - Keynote Reflections - Global View
(Jim Thompson -Siemens)
16.35pm - 16.45pm - Closing Remarks
(Nick Farrall -Siemens)
Note: this schedule is subject to change
What we'll cover at the event:
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You’ll discover how requirements management platforms are reshaping quality assurance in medtech and pharma, and how additive manufacturing is unlocking new design possibilities while meeting strict regulatory standards.
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Through customer success stories, you’ll see exactly how these innovations translate into real-world results, providing inspiration and practical insights you can apply immediately.
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Between sessions, enjoy multiple networking opportunities with peers, solution providers, and industry influencers — because in medtech and pharma, the right connection can be as valuable as the right technology.
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Interactive sessions and panel discussions will give you direct access to experts who have implemented these solutions at scale. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to integrate these technologies into your own business strategy.
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Expert demonstration of the latest Sony XR head-mounted display for NX Immersive Designer. With stunning visual fidelity, matched with dynamic software and hardware integration, you can experience immersive engineering with the smoothest workflows.
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Expert demonstration of the latest Sony XR head-mounted display for NX Immersive Designer. With stunning visual fidelity, matched with dynamic software and hardware integration, you can experience immersive engineering with the smoothest workflows.
