Digital Enterprise - International Conference and Exhibition

DIGITAL ENTERPRISE

TÜRKIYE & BALKANS

CROSS-INDUSTRY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

29-30 October 2024
Istanbul, Türkiye

REGISTRATION

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

ONE EVENT – ONE EXHIBITION – FOUR CONFERENCES

4 conferences that cover the main topics of the most innovative technologies for enterprises in all industries:

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION CONFERENCE

INDUSTRIAL CYBERSECURITY CONFERENCE

AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS CONFERENCE

ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONFERENCE

OUR ATTENDEES

CROSS-INDUSTRY EVENT

AMONG OUR ATTENDEES:

Representatives of plants and factories from Turkey and Balkan countries.

Global and local technology and service providers.

Operators of new investment projects in Turkey and the Balkans.

Engineering, consulting, and IT companies.

Professionals responsible for the modernization, expansion, and sustainable development of facilities.

Authorities and supporting organizations.

INVESTMENT PROJECTS

Biotrend Energy Advanced Plastics Recycling Plant

Two parallel 30,000 metric ton units of modular design will be built in the Izmir region of Turkiye and are expected to start up in 2025.
Biotrend Energy processes 4,500,000 tons of waste per year across its 18 facilities within Turkey.
This project ushers in collaboration between Honeywell and Biotrend Energy on advanced plastics recycling in Turkey with the intent of the parties to collaborate on multiple, additional waste plastic recycling facilities in the future.Biotrend Energy Advanced Plastics Recycling Plant

Electric vehicle battery cell production facility

Ford Motor Company, LG Energy Solution, and Koç Holding agreed to build one of the largest commercial electric vehicle battery cell production facilities. The project will be in an organized industrial zone in Başkent, near Ankara.
Production will start in 2026, with the three parties committing to at least 25 GWh of annual production capacity, which could potentially expand up to 45 GWh, supporting Ford’s target of reaching a 2 million+ electric vehicle run rate globally by 2026.

Pelletizing Plant

The Turkish steel company Erdemir announced its intention to invest approximately $550 million in the construction of a new plant to produce pellets. The facility is planned to have an annual pellet production capacity of 3 million tons, and aims to produce more than 100 million tons of pellets.

Glass manufacturing plant

Şişecam establish a second frosted glass furnace and processing line on the same land as the new flat glass line in construction in Mersin, Turkey.
Investment in the project is approximately TRY 3.4 billion ( EUR 185 million). The company aims to be one of the most important renewable energy investment suppliers in the world

Automotive battery manufacturing plant

The new automotive battery manufacturing plant will be constructed in Gemlik, Bursa province, Türkiye.
The project operator is SIRO, a joint venture between China-based Farasis Energy and Turkish electric car manufacturer Togg. The facility will be located right next to the Togg Technology Campus and begin operation in 2026. The plant will become an integrated center manufacturing Lithium-ion Nickel Manganese Cobalt batteries, modules, and packs.

Petals new production facility

Petlas is a leading Turkish tire manufacturer, has announced plans to invest $360 million in the construction of a new production facility adjacent to its existing plant in Kırşehir. The new facility is expected to break ground in 2023 and will focus on the production of tires for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The new plant will be equipped with state-of-the-art tire production technologies, making it a cutting-edge facility in the industry. The construction is expected to be completed between 2025 and 2026.

Automated circuit breakers new plant

Schneider Electric will invest 60 million euro in the expansion of its smart factory in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The project will raise the capacity for manufacture of automated circuit breakers by 30% and add 3,000 sq. m of production space and three new production lines to the plant.

Electrical heaters for battery-electric passenger cars manufacturing plant

The German automotive supplier Eberspaecher is ground broke a new plant in April 2023.
Production is expected to start in Ruse, Bulgaria, in the beginning of 2024. It will create around 180 jobs this year an expansion up to 500 co-workers, an annual production capacity of around 2.4 million heaters is scheduled beyond 2025.

Malt plant

Bulgarian malt producer Malteries Soufflet will invest €56 million in constructing a new malt plant near the city of Pleven, Bulgaria.
The new malt house will have an annual production capacity of 60,000 tons of malt per year. Production is expected to begin towards the end of 2024 and the plant will be aligned with the latest standards in terms of performance, safety, and energy efficiency.

Passenger car tire factory

In May 2023 Nokian Tyres broke ground for the company’s new passenger car tire factory in Oradea, Romania. Commercial tire production in the factory is scheduled to start in 2025.
The annual capacity of the factory will be 6 million tires with expansion potential in the future.
The total investment is estimated to be approximately EUR 650 million.

Cosmetic factory

Romania’s largest cosmetics manufacturer Farmec announced plans to build a new factory in the commune of Apahida, Cluj county of Romania, and relocate its entire production there. The company estimates the total investment at over EUR 40 million.
Construction of the new facility is expected to begin in 2024 and be completed by 2027.
The new facility will be based on state-of-the-art technology with a high degree of automation of the production flow. Solar panels, heat pumps, and other industrial equipment with low energy consumption will be installed at the new factory, as well as modern systems for collecting, treating, and purifying water.

PV panel production facility

German company AE Solar plans to build a 10GW annual capacity PV panel production facility in Romania, the first stage of the project is scheduled for completion in 2023, under a EUR 1 bln project.

OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

Delegate of the conference

Two days of the business program, 8 sessions, 50+ presentations about the most innovative and efficient technologies for a digital enterprise where speakers will share their experience and knowledge

Speaker of the business program

Speakers of the conference are thought leaders of a very high-level audience who will present innovative solutions for the successful digitization and automation of enterprises. Technical sessions, Panel discussions, Workshops.

Exhibitor

Smart working space for networking and interaction. Strong focus on your equipment, technologies, or service. Organization of business negotiations and One-on-One meetings with decision-makers for all our Exhibitors and Sponsors

Conference

The conference brings together professionals who are interested in the integration of advanced technologies into manufacturing processes.
Speakers of the conference will share their knowledge, expertise and insights about the latest trends and developments in this rapidly evolving field.
Our sessions cover a range of topics related to the implementation of technologies in manufacturing, including:

Smart factories:

The use of sensors, data analytics, and machine learning to optimize production and reduce waste.

Digital twins:

The creation of virtual models of physical machines or processes that can be used for testing, simulation, and optimization.

Cybersecurity:

The protection of industrial systems and data from cyber threats.

Autonomous systems:

The use of robots and other automated systems to perform tasks without human intervention.

Human-machine interfaces:

The development of interfaces that allow to interact with advanced technologies more easily and effectively.

Supply chain management:

The use of technology to optimize supply chain processes, including inventory management, logistics, and shipping.

DAYS

DELEGATES

INVESTIMENT PROJECTS

PRESENTATIONS

BUSINESS MEETINGS

EXHIBITION

For our Exhibitors:

Brand Exposure: showcase your products or services and engage with potential customers face-to-face.
Personal assistant for organizing One-on-One business meetings with delegates of the conference. Networking with industry professionals and building relationships with potential partners. Make direct sales on the spot.
Learn more about your target audience and get feedback on your products or services. Observe your competitors and gain insights into their strategies and offerings.
Don’t worry about a stand building: all stands are built by Organizer.

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