Vector Forum 2020 goes global
Extraordinary circumstances are challenging business continuity in many respects. The uncertainties demand efficient Engineering and Collaboration Models. Those who can beat the odds will reinforce competitiveness. And prepare themselves well for any next big challenges.
Struggling with the magic triangle has increased. How to cope with Cost, Quality, and Innovation to stay ahead? How to boost agility along safety and cybersecurity needs? How to work with distributed teams and deliver high productivity?
#StayCompetitive
Over 150 experts all over the world joined online Vector Forum
On 25 July 2020, the 14th Vector Forum successfully aired live. For the first time it was virtual and global, and as usual interactive with direct Q&A sessions, quiz game for surprise prize and E-exhibition.
From handshake to headsets: 7 speakers from Bosch, Daimler, Infineon, Knorr-Bremse, Thales, Vector and ZF shared their own experiences on Collaboration, Digital Transformation, Systems Engineering and Continuous Everything. International audience had greatly benefited from the specific case studies and online discussions to #StayCompetitive in your own environment.
The presentations were completed with a virtual exhibition, in which Vector Consulting Services showcased its solutions in 4 main areas: Transformation, Trust, Technology and Training.
Presentations and Agenda
| Time | Presentations/Videos | Speakers |
| 10:00-10:20 CEST | Dr. Christof Ebert Vector Consulting Services | |
| 10:30-11:00 CEST | Perfectly Keyless – Connectivity and Collaboration at Bosch | Andreas Theisen, Dr. Daniel Kornek and Dr. Hubertus Becker Bosch |
| 11:10-11:40 CEST | Agile Co-Engineering at Infineon – A Use Case | Dr. Thomas Röcker Infineon |
| 11:40-12:00 CEST | Break and Virtual Exhibition | |
| 12:00-12:30 CEST | Intuition beats Complexity: Social Media for Requirements Engineering at ZF | Dr. Joachim Fox ZF |
| 12:40-13:10 CEST | eMobility: How to Scale an Agile Project to a Global Product Portfolio | Heiko Stuis Daimler Trucks Asia |
| 13:20-13:50 CEST | Virtual Teamwork - Collaboration Models at Knorr-Bremse | Alexander Dobry Knorr-Bremse |
| 13:50-14:10 CEST | Vector Quiz with Surprise Prizes | |
| 14:10-14:40 CEST | Innovative Engineering: Optimizing Safety, Security and Test | Dr. Arnulf Braatz Vector Consulting Services |
| 14:50-15:20 CEST | Convergence IT and Embedded: From Things to Cloud and back | Bertrand Tavernier Thales |
| 15:30-16:00 CEST | Event Summary and Outlook | Dr. Christof Ebert Vector Consulting Services |
Feedback
"With the new digital format I was able to participate at the Vector Forum for the first time. I am really enthusiastic about the excellent organization and the interesting presentations. Great!"
- Dr. Stephan Pech, BASF
"Recommended event for those interested in quality talks and contacts with the relevant experts."
- Lorenz Slansky, Daimler
"Highly attractive conference program due to its variety of speakers and a sophisticated organization. We will certainly come back next year."
- Dr. Robert K. Schmidt, Denso
"Many thanks for inviting me to the Vector Forum. Outstanding event! I enjoyed it as before."
- Dr. Andre Weimerskirch, Lear
"Many new ideas and stimulus from your as usual excellent Vector Forum."
- Dr. Ulrich Lefarth, Thales
Save the Date
Vector Forum 2021: Winning in the New Normal
When: Thursday, June 24, 2021, 10:00 - 16:00 CEST
Where: Online and Onsite (Vector Campus in Stuttgart, Germany)
Event language: English
The participation is free for you.
Your Contact
Vector Event Team
Anh Kim
Ingersheimer Str. 24
70499 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel.: +49 711 80 670 1535
E-Mail: consulting-event@vector.com