Transforming Asset Performance into Competitive Advantage

Hosted at Henkel’s Innovation Center in Düsseldorf, the Industrial Asset Performance Forum convenes decision-makers from across the industrial value chain for two days of strategic insight, peer exchange, and practical discussions, to explore how organizations are transforming asset performance into a competitive advantage.

Through keynotes, panel discussions and curated networking, the Forum is designed to move the conversation beyond theory, toward scalable, enterprise-wide impact.

Why This Forum Matters

Industrial organizations today are under unprecedented pressure.

  • Rising energy and operating costs

  • Increasing sustainability and ESG expectations

  • Workforce constraints and skills shortages

  • Cybersecurity risks across connected operations

  • The need to scale digital and AI initiatives beyond pilots

Asset performance sits at the intersection of all these challenges.

Key Topics & Discussions

The Industrial Asset Performance Forum will explore how industrial leaders are:

  • Moving from reactive to proactive asset strategies

  • Standardizing performance frameworks across global sites

  • Turning asset data into actionable intelligence

  • Scaling digital initiatives from pilot to enterprise

  • Embedding sustainability and energy performance into asset strategies

Expert Speakers & Panelists Include

(More to be announced)

In Keynotes, interactive Panel Debates and Group Discussions, our world-class speakers will share their knowledge, experience and insights.

The Venue

Henkel Innovation Center, Düsseldorf, Germany

The forum will take place at Henkel’s Innovation Center, a hub for innovation and collaboration across manufacturing, digitalization, and industrial transformation.

Attendees will also participate in a guided tour of Henkel’s Düsseldorf production facility, providing a unique opportunity to see real-world
asset performance strategies in action.

Agenda Overview

Two days of strategic insight, peer exchange, and practical discussion on the future of asset performance across industry.

Day One - June 17th, 2026

  • Welcome coffee, introductions and networking.

  • Opening remarks and agenda overview with Industry Connect Group (orgainsers) and Henkel (Hosts).

  • In this keynote, Henkel explores the evolution of industrial asset performance by bridging the gap between high-performance chemistry and digital intelligence. The session examines the powerful synergy within the Henkel Adhesive Technologies portfolio—linking the reliability of classic LOCTITE, Critica structural repairs, and SLF solutions with the real-time insights of LOCTITE Pulse IIoT.

    By showcasing how Henkel "walks the talk"—deploying these digital tools across its own global production sites—the presentation demonstrates a proven blueprint for driving sustainability and operational excellence. This session highlights how the integration of advanced materials and sensing technology transforms reactive maintenance into a proactive, scalable strategy for the modern industrial ecosystem.

  • Speaker: Arthur van Schendel, MD at Schuberg Philis

    This presentation shares hard‑won lessons from IT/OT data projects. We’ll share 5 top lessons learned across several customers and industries and cut through AI hype with practical cautions. You’ll leave with actionable insights that will help you deliver outcomes, fast, driven by the right debates.

  • This dedicated session provides attendees with the opportunity to connect directly with industry peers, speakers, and solution providers through a mix of open networking and pre-arranged one-to-one meetings.

    Designed to facilitate meaningful conversations, the session allows participants to exchange insights, explore potential collaborations, and discuss shared challenges around asset performance, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.

  • Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in an exclusive guided tour of Henkel’s Düsseldorf production facility, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how a global industrial leader manages asset performance in a live operational environment.

    The tour will showcase key production processes, operational best practices, and how Henkel integrates reliability, efficiency, and digital technologies to support high-performing manufacturing operations.

  • Join fellow attendees for an evening networking dinner at the restaurant inside Henkel’s Innovation Center.

    This relaxed setting provides the perfect opportunity to continue the day’s conversations, build new connections with industry peers, and exchange insights with fellow executives and speakers in an informal atmosphere.

Day Two - June 18th, 2026

  • Speaker: Miguel Moura Silva, Principal for Maintenance, Reliability and Transformation at Continental

    Full details coming soon…

  • Speaker: Fernando Pérez López is a Senior Knowledge Expert at McKinsey & Company

    This session will present our latest perspectives on agentic AI in maintenance and asset management, with a focus on how organizations can improve reliability, optimize maintenance activities, and make more informed, risk-based asset decisions.

    We will explore leading use cases, the enabling data and technology foundations, and the organizational and execution challenges that must be addressed to capture value at scale. Participants will leave with a practical view of how agentic AI can support more effective asset management and drive measurable improvements in operational performance.

  • This dedicated session provides attendees with the opportunity to connect directly with industry peers, speakers, and solution providers through a mix of open networking and pre-arranged one-to-one meetings.

    Designed to facilitate meaningful conversations, the session allows participants to exchange insights, explore potential collaborations, and discuss shared challenges around asset performance, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.

  • Many industrial organizations have launched successful digital and asset performance pilots, yet scaling these initiatives across multiple sites remains a significant challenge.

    In this panel discussion, industry leaders from INEOS, Ardelin, ABB & Henkel will share lessons learned from moving beyond isolated pilots to delivering measurable, enterprise-wide impact—covering governance, standardization, change management, and the operational foundations required to scale successfully.

  • Introducing emerging approaches currently explored in research, from intelligent digital twins and condition monitoring to future control and optimization methods.

    Offering insights into how collaboration between research and industry can accelerate the transfer of these technologies into practice.

     Speakers will be:

    Tobias Schrage, Business School - Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt,

    Jan Hinrich Krüger, Institute for Factory Automation and Production Systems - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg,

  • Enjoy a refreshing break over lunch while connecting with fellow attendees, speakers, and industry leaders. This is the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas, share insights, and build new partnerships in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

  • Speaker: Dinko Juric, Senior Data & Insights Professional at Novo Nordisk

  • Speaker: Jost Leemhuis, Safety Science Partner and Global Business Lead at Roche and Sphin-X.

    More details coming soon…

Registration for this event is now closed due to capacity.

If you have any questions, please email martin@industryconnectgroup.com

£0.00 (Free for a limited time only)

Your event pass includes:
✅ A guided tour of Henkel's Innovation Center (Day one)

✅ Networking Dinner (Day one)

✅ Full access to all keynote sessions and panels and networking

✅ Meals, refreshments, and networking with business leaders and industry experts

✅ Access to the Industry Connect Online Community Hub for continued learning and networing with peers

£499.00 (Plus VAT where applicable)

Your event pass includes:
✅ A guided tour of Henkel's Innovation Center (Day one)

✅ Networking Dinner (Day one)

✅ Full access to all keynote sessions and panels

✅ Meals, refreshments, and dedicated networking opportunities with senior decision-makers and buyers

✅ Access to the Industry Connect Online Community Hub for continued discussions with event attendees

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