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Dr. Volker Brunnenmiller is the branch manager of SPIE Efficient Facilities GmbH in Stuttgart. With a Ph.D. in Operations Management specializing in smart factories, he combines academic expertise with many years of practical experience. His focus is on innovative service models, the digitalization of technical services, and the successful transformation of organizations.

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Dr. Gor Hakobyan is the CTO of Waveye Inc, a Californian-Swabian company that develops high-resolution imaging radars for robotics. Waveye's products are used in particular in mobile and humanoid robotics to enable safety alongside humans. In his previous role at Bosch, he led research into next-generation automotive imaging radars. Gor has over 100 patent applications in the field of environmental sensing.

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Steffen Kappes is a Senior Innovation Manager at FARO, specializing in 3D metrology, 3D laser scanning, and drone surveying and photogrammetry.

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Dr. Alexander Achberger is the CEO and founder of Haptive, as well as a researcher in the field of virtual and augmented reality, specializing in haptic feedback. He previously earned his Ph.D. from the University of Stuttgart and conducted research at the Virtual Reality Center of Mercedes-Benz AG on industrial applications of haptics in XR systems. His expertise combines scientific research with practical development in the fields of VR, AR, and digital interaction technologies.

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Janet Mazur is a doctoral candidate at the Virtual Reality Center of Mercedes-Benz AG and conducts research on immersive XR technologies for vehicle development, including work in the Holodeck at Arena2036. Her work focuses on the modular validation of UI and UX concepts within the vehicle using XR, particularly through the use of haptic feedback and multisensory interactions. Her research combines HMI, virtual driving experiences, and immersive user experiences and is part of the CARpulse research project.

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Dominik Zettler is currently Vice President of Horizontal Management Simulation for Industrial Systems (Digital Industries) at Siemens. Dominik Zettler brings experience from his previous roles at the University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern and at Siemens. Dominik Zettler earned an MBA in Economics from the University of Applied Sciences in Kaiserslautern between 2012 and 2014. He possesses a broad range of expertise, including software project management, planning, business analysis, planning and monitoring, English, automotive engineering, and more.

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Carsten Koch is Head of Area Management Stuttgart at Siemens Smart Infrastructure and is responsible for business development and strategic direction in the region. Siemens Smart Infrastructure provides intelligent and sustainable infrastructure solutions that connect the physical and digital worlds. Previously, he headed the Strategy & Innovations division for several years, driving the development of new solutions and business models. With his extensive experience in sales and business development in the field of building technologies, he combines strategic thinking with operational implementation.

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Martin Langer is a Senior Solution Architect for IT/OT at Siemens Smart Infrastructure and is responsible for developing holistic IT/OT architectures for smart, sustainable building and infrastructure solutions. Previously, he worked as a Senior Digital Consultant and led international projects focused on digital transformation and decarbonization for industrial and real estate companies. Drawing on his experience in consulting, product management, and IoT, he combines strategic concept development with technical implementation and economic evaluation of complex solutions.