Hannover Messe 2025: T-Systems connecting data silos to unlock AI potential
Hannover Messe is the most important international platform for technologies related to industrial transformation, showcasing outstanding innovations and groundbreaking products. This year, the event will take place from March 31 to April 4, bringing together industry leaders, technology experts, and innovators.
Our Telekom Data Intelligence Hub team will be present at [A] booths and [B] sessions (session times are in CET). These sessions will be held at four locations: the Industry 4.0 stage, the Gaia-X booth, the Conference Center, and the Sustainability Supply Forum stage.
[A] OUR BOOTHS
(1) Mar 31–Apr 4: VDMA-Umati
Location: Hall 9, F25
We will showcase the first global Manufacturing-X demonstrator, which integrates a distributed supply chain across Europe, Asia, and the United States using open standards and dataspace infrastructure. The demonstrator uses Digital Product Passports (DPP) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) values to track the environmental impact of products, like chocolate, through each stage of production, from roasting to packaging. By enabling secure, real-time data exchanges within a trusted ecosystem, businesses can ensure transparency, compliance with sustainability regulations, and drive innovation in manufacturing. This initiative highlights how digital transformation, along with advanced technologies like Digital Twin and GAIA-X, fosters a more sustainable, interoperable, and competitive global supply chain.
(2) Mar 31–Apr 4: "RoX - Digital ecosystem for AI-based robotics" at Industry 4.0
Location: Hall 8, D26
The aim of RoX is to design and exemplarily implement a decentralized data and service ecosystem. This supports the development of advanced robotic systems that rely heavily on AI and can be efficiently adapted to changing conditions over their entire life cycle. In addition, the RoX ecosystem enables comprehensive and value-adding cooperation and collaboration between all relevant stakeholders. Data spaces within digital ecosystems are an important building block for this, as they allow data to be used in a synergetic, secure and scalable way, for example, to raise existing robot systems and components to a new level of quality or efficiency with the help of AI and corresponding tools.
(3) Mar 31–Apr 4: T-Systems metaverse display at Industry 4.0
Location: Hall 8, D26, at the Metaverse area
T-Systems will showcase innovative solutions, an immersive VR paint shop for virtual training in production, which allows trainee painters to practice with realistic simulations and a 3D printed spray gun controller for enhanced haptics. T-Systems will also present cloud infrastructure solutions, including autonomous logistics and automated pallet management, demonstrating cutting-edge technology in manufacturing and logistics.
(4) Mar 31–Apr 4: Catena-X at Industry 4.0
Location: Hall 8, D26
Many of the current challenges in the industry, e.g. in the areas of sustainability, resilience and regulation, can no longer be solved by one company alone. They can only be tackled successfully through trust-based collaboration between all partners along the entire value chain. For this reason, Catena-X is offering the first open and collaborative data space for the automotive industry, thereby improving business processes through data-driven value chains. Each participant retains sovereignty over their data in the decentralized data ecosystem, because the companies you collaborate with only have access to the data that you have previously released individually for each player. Benefit from our use cases in areas such as traceability, circular economy, quality management, certificate management, sustainability, demand & capacity management, and modular production.
(5) Mar 31–Apr 4: Factory-X at Industry 4.0
Location: Hall 8, D26
We will showcase the first global Manufacturing-X demonstrator, which integrates a distributed supply chain across Europe, Asia, and the United States using open standards and dataspace infrastructure. The demonstrator uses Digital Product Passports (DPP) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) values to track the environmental impact of products, like chocolate, through each stage of production, from roasting to packaging. By enabling secure, real-time data exchanges within a trusted ecosystem, businesses can ensure transparency, compliance with sustainability regulations, and drive innovation in manufacturing. This initiative highlights how digital transformation, along with advanced technologies like Digital Twin and GAIA-X, fosters a more sustainable, interoperable, and competitive global supply chain.
[B] OUR SESSIONS
(1) Mar 31, 10:00-10:45, Industry 4.0 stage talk: RoX – AI-based robotics for a competitive and sustainable future
Location: Industry 4.0 stage, Hall 8, Stand D17
We see a future in which artificial intelligence and robotics merge seamlessly to create innovative solutions for the challenges of our time. The intelligent combination of data, algorithms and robotic systems creates flexible, adaptable and efficient applications that increase productivity, make everyday work easier and open up new opportunities in all industries.
Speakers: Thomas Hahn (Siemens), Ernst Stöckl-Pukall (BMWi), Horst Heinol-Heikkinen (VDMA), Prof. Frank Koester (DLR) & Prof. Dr. Christoph Schlueter Langdon (Moderator, T-Systems)
(2) Mar 31, 11:30-12:00, Gaia-X booth talk: Accelerate your access to data ecosystems with managed wallets
Location: Hall 8, D10
Unlock faster, more secure access to Gaia-X data ecosystems with T-Systems’ managed wallet service, "Trust & Participate." Simplify credential verification, seamlessly connect with service providers like Pontus-X, and drive business growth with trusted digital identity solutions. Ensure compliance with European standards while enhancing interoperability and trust across your ecosystem.
Speakers: Kai Meinke (DeltaDao), Aleksandar Kelecevic (T-Systems)
(3) Mar 31, 13:30-14:15, Industry 4.0 stage panel: Successful intercontinental multi-tier PCF data exchange with Catena-X
Location: Industry 4.0 stage, Hall 8, Stand D17
Catena-X delivers industrialized sustainability solutions, such as Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tracking, enabling multi-tier, trustful data exchange while ensuring data providers retain control over rights to their data. The solution facilitates cross-organizational data sharing using standardized data models and calculation rules. In this panel, industry leaders from Ford, Flex, and Micron will showcase how they leverage Catena-X-certified products from SAP, Siemens, and T-Systems within a Cofinity-X operating environment to exchange primary Scope 3 PCF values. Participants will highlight the ease of adoption, leveraging Catena-X assets such as the PCF Rulebook—now a de facto automotive standard—as well as key processes and services, including enablement and onboarding solutions.
Speakers: Hanno Focken (Catena-X), André Kremer (Ford), Shanawaz Sheik (Flex), Nadine Kanja (SAP), Florian Ansgar Jaeger (Siemens), Prof. Dr. Christoph Schlueter Langdon (T-Systems)
(4) Mar 31, 11:00-18:00, BMW Group conference: Catena-X – Your automotive network
Location: Conference Center, room Heidelberg
Join BMW Group for an exclusive parallel event on data-driven collaboration in the automotive industry. Gain insights from industry leaders, and see real-world use cases in action.
At 14:30-14:50, T-Systems will showcase success stories from companies already leveraging our Catena-X-certified solutions. As a certified onboarding service provider, we make it easy to start your dataspace journey—whether it's Product Carbon Footprint, Quality Management, Battery Pass, or any other Catena-X use case. Learn how businesses are unlocking value and scaling their data ecosystems with proven, ready-to-use solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to get inspired and take the first step toward seamless, data-driven collaboration.
Speaker: Michaela Drost (T-Systems)
Apr 1, 10:00-12:00, Leader's Dialogue: Data-driven industry – Shaping a new era
Location: Hall 19, Room New York
During the Leader's Dialogue, top executives and management-level professionals from various companies will come together to discuss the future of industrial AI and how digital leadership can drive competitiveness. The event will feature insightful keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and additional sessions focusing on the latest trends and innovations in the industry. It will provide a platform for leaders to exchange ideas, explore strategic opportunities, and address the challenges of transforming industries through data-driven approaches.
Speakers: Claudia Nemat (Executive Board Member, Deutsche Telekom)
(5) Apr 1, 13:00-14:00, Gaia-X booth talk: Enabling global data exchange – Connecting continents for seamless supply chains
Location: Hall 8, D10
As digital transformation reshapes industries, seamless data exchange is key to innovation, collaboration, and growth. NTT Communications and T-Systems are piloting a trusted data exchange between Europe and Japan, using the EU’s eIDAS framework and Japan’s trust system. This initiative enables secure, cross-border data sharing, allowing businesses to test interoperability, enhance data ecosystems, and expand globally—creating significant value in today’s interconnected digital economy.
Speakers: Takahide Matsutsuka (Fujitsu), Prof. Dr. Christoph Schlueter Langdon (T-Systems)
(6) Apr 2, 13:00-13:30, Gaia-X booth talk: The future of tyres – Unlocking sustainability through data collaboration
Location: Hall 8, D10
Tyre circularity and sustainability are growing opportunities — but how to achieve it through data bringing value to all the stakeholders? GDSO is pioneering applications that rely on secure, cross-company data sharing. Discover how a shared dataspace infrastructure enables enhanced data usage to power new applications. Learn how this innovation promotes sustainability, minimizes waste, and creates new business opportunities in the mobility sector.
Speakers: Riccardo Giovannotti (GDSO), Prof. Dr. Christoph Schlueter Langdon (T-Systems) & Luca Löffler (T-Systems)
(7) Apr 2, 14:00-18:00, International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) & VDMA conference: Innovate, scale, compete with industrial dataspaces
Location: Conference center, room Berlin
Join us for a groundbreaking event, showcasing how industrial dataspaces are driving innovation, scalability, and competitiveness. Through live demonstrations and expert insights, discover real-world applications revolutionizing supply chains, networked production, and Digital Product Passports. Explore pioneering implementations from the U.S., Japan, and Europe, and gain exclusive insights into the technical foundation of dataspaces, including interoperability with OPC UA and the Asset Administration Shell. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how data spaces are transforming global industries and unlocking new economic potential.
Speakers: Sven Löffler (T-Systems), Prof. Dr. Christoph Schlueter Langdon (T-Systems)
(8) Apr 2, 17:40-18:00, Industry 4.0 stage talk: Maximizing trust in data ecosystems – The role of sovereign clouds
Location: Industry 4.0 stage, Hall 8, Stand D17
As organizations accelerate their digital transformation, balancing innovation with data sovereignty remains a key challenge—especially in highly regulated industries. In this session, we explore how Google Sovereign Cloud and T-Systems enable secure, controlled, and scalable data ecosystems. Through real-world use cases such as the "RealLab Hamburg" project, we demonstrate how sovereign cloud solutions foster data-sharing networks that enhance mobility, optimize travel efficiency, and reduce emissions. Attendees will gain insights into how organizations can harness sovereign cloud capabilities to unlock new business models, ensure compliance, and build trust in an increasingly interconnected digital world.
Speakers: Marc Voß (Google) & Prof. Dr. Christoph S. Langdon (T-Systems)
(9) Apr 3, 10:00-11:00, Gaia-X booth talk: First Manufacturing-X demonstrator – Connecting machines globally for trusted & sustainable supply chains
Location: Hall 8, D10
This first global Manufacturing-X demonstrator connects machines across continents using Gaia-X dataspace technology for secure and trustful data sharing. By tracking Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) values in a Digital Product Passport (DPP), it enables transparency, reduces waste, improves recycling, and ensures regulatory compliance. See how real-time machine data exchange drives efficiency and sustainability—setting a new standard for global, data-driven manufacturing.
Speakers: Thomas Dasbach (VDMA) & Sven Löffler (T-Systems)
(10) Apr 4, 9:00-11:00, Catena-X booth talk: Next-generation PCF solution by T-Systems
Location: Hall 8, D26
Join us at the Catena-X booth, where we will introduce the next-generation Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) solution, designed to enable seamless and accurate CO₂ emissions tracking across global supply chains. This enhanced solution ensures data integrity, transparency, and compliance with evolving sustainability regulations.
We will showcase how Flex is leveraging the solution to drive sustainability initiatives, while PCF pioneer iPoint brings its expertise in end-to-end carbon footprint tracking. Attendees will gain insights into how companies can integrate this technology to improve emissions reporting, achieve regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable business practices.
Speakers: Lenny Hofmann (T-Systems)
(11) Apr 4, 10:25-10:45, Sustainability Supply Forum stage talk: Catena-X – How to connect, collaborate and create value
Location: Sustainability Supply Forum stage, Hall 3
In an era of fragmented value chains, evolving sustainability regulations and the growing importance of digital sovereignty, secure and standardised data collaboration is no longer a choice - it's a necessity. Cofinity-X, as the leading dataspace operating company, together with T-Systems onboarding service provider and leading app and service provider, enable companies to seamlessly participate in Catena-X, the pioneering ecosystem for trusted and sovereign data exchange in the automotive industry. Gain a practical and strategic understanding of how companies can leverage Catena-X to gain new efficiencies and compliance benefits. This session will walk you through the seamless integration into Catena-X and through real-world use cases. Whether you're getting started with Catena-X or looking to scale your participation, this session will provide the insights you need to realize the full potential of data-driven collaboration.
Speakers: Sven Löffler (T-Systems)
(12) Apr 4, 11:40-12:00, Industry 4.0 stage talk: Federated identity and trust anchors – Enabling secure and interoperable data transactions
Location: Industry 4.0 stage, Hall 8, Stand D17
As industries adopt decentralized data sharing models, ensuring trust and interoperability between participants with different trust anchors is a growing challenge. This session explores how federated identities enable secure data transactions within shared environments, allowing seamless collaboration while maintaining independent trust models. Building on this foundation, we introduce a practical use case that leverages digital credentials, such as a Digital Product Passport (DPP) or Battery Pass, to enhance transparency and compliance. Join us to explore how federated trust can drive secure, scalable, and efficient data sharing across industries.
Speakers: Sven Löffler (T-Systems)
(13) Apr 4, 12:55-13:15, Industry 4.0 stage talk: How seamless industrial data exchange is driving manufacturing innovation
Location: Industry 4.0 stage, Hall 8, Stand D17
In an era where data is the key to competitiveness, manufacturers must overcome interoperability barriers to unlock the full potential of connected production. But how can companies seamlessly share and collaborate on data without getting lost in technical complexities? This session explores how dataspace testing environments simplify the setup and operation of secure, standardized data ecosystems. With protocols like OPC-UA and MQTT, manufacturers can achieve frictionless machine-to-machine communication, enabling predictive maintenance, optimized shop floor management, and real-time decision-making. Through real-world applications like tool lifecycle monitoring, we’ll demonstrate how structured data-sharing frameworks drive efficiency, foster innovation, and future-proof manufacturing operations.
Speakers: Marc Schmitt (VDMA) & Sven Löffler (T-Systems)
Exclusive offer for Hannover Messe: Unlock the power of Motion Data
At Hannover Messe, we invite you to explore how Motion Data can transform decision-making across industries. By leveraging geo-information analytics, Motion Data provides valuable insights into movement and traffic patterns in public areas. These insights empower businesses, city planners, and retailers to optimize transport networks, enhance customer engagement, and make data-driven strategic decisions.
As an exclusive offer for Hannover Messe, we are providing a free test dataset, allowing businesses to experience the value of Motion Data firsthand. This dataset includes a statistical week analysis, visitor counts, and up to 10 Traffic Cells for detailed movement insights. Additionally, we offer an ideation workshop (up to two hours) to explore tailored use cases. Our experts will also guide you on data source validation, security considerations, and strategic implementation.
Meet us at Hannover Messe to discover how Motion Data can help optimize mobility, retail, and infrastructure planning. Contact us to book your onsite meeting today!
In the meantime, join our webinar with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield on March 27 and April 10 and discover how Motion Data accelerates business growth with data-driven insights!
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