BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://www.cimdata.com///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260519T225621EDT-3976vi6JVl@https://www.cimdata.com/ DTSTAMP:20260520T025621Z DESCRIPTION:PLM Road Map &\; PDT EMEA 2026 | Gothenburg\, SWEDEN | 4-5 N ovember 2026\nAI in PLM: A Disruptive Opportunity and Challenge Turning AI disruption into enterprise value: Strategic insights for the PLM professi onal\nDo you have a success story you would like to share with your peers? If so\, think about presenting at our event. Take a look at our call for abstracts.\n \;\n  \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\;\n\nPLM professionals (where the “P” in PLM is a product\, plant\, sy stem\, or asset depending on the industry) must assess and optimize a long list of factors as they manage the progression of their organization’s en terprise PLM solution. Each year\, there is notable progress across the fu ndamentals\, including data interoperability\, collaboration\, organizatio nal change management\, governance\, and sponsorship. There are value-fram ing factors to update\, such as the digital thread\, digital twin\, digita l transformation\, and MBx. Then\, every so often\, there is a true disrup tor to absorb\, such as artificial intelligence (AI).\nAI has recently mov ed from experimental to a strategic imperative. The challenge is compounde d by the emergence of large language model-based generative AI\, which is fundamentally different from the traditional machine learning and optimiza tion techniques that engineering organizations have used for years\, with varying requirements for data infrastructure\, governance\, and deployment .\nAt PLM Road Map &\; PDT 2026\, we will cut through the AI hype by pr oviding practical insights into where PLM professionals are finding real v alue today and how they are navigating implementation challenges. The focu s will be on learning from successes and failures\, understanding the prer equisites for successful deployment\, and developing clear frameworks to p rioritize AI investments in PLM\, including product development.\nThe goal of PLM Road Map &\; PDT 2026 is to equip attendees with practical appr oaches to strengthen the PLM foundations\, expand their digital threads\, enrich their digital twins\, and prioritize the right AI-enabled use cases to scale across the lifecycle. Through case studies\, peer discussion\, a nd honest lessons learned\, you will leave with clearer decision criteria\ , proven implementation patterns\, and a sharper view of where to focus ne xt.\nBuilding on prior conferences\, our agenda will offer a mix of report s and case studies shared by industry experts\, covering the people\, proc ess\, and technology aspects of product life cycle digitalization. Join yo ur peers at PLM Road Map &\; PDT 2026 to learn\, discuss\, and collabor ate to advance product lifecycle digitalization.\nPresentation topics will include progress on the PLM fundamentals\, updates on value factors\, and practical insights on AI in PLM:\n\nThe Digital Thread\, Digital Twin & T he AI Connection: Exploring the realization of digital thread-digital twin \, and how AI can both leverage and help construct digital threads to disc over connections and integrate AI capabilities with existing PLM\, ERP\, a nd engineering systems across complex\, multi-vendor technology environmen ts.\nOrganizational Change Management\, Skills Development & The Human-in- the Loop: Preparing the workforce for a digital thread and an AI-augmented future. Learn how to develop new skills and manage the cultural shifts re quired to thrive in a digital-first environment. Discussions will focus on developing new skill sets\, managing organizational change\, and implemen ting effective 'Human-in-the-Loop' models for augmenting human capabilitie s.\nData Infrastructure\, Governance & IP Security: Establishing a foundat ion for trust. Understanding the technical and strategic requirements for data quality\, governance structures\, and infrastructure requirements\, i ncluding IP protection\, trust frameworks\, and managing liability concern s in shared data environments.\nExtended Digital Thread & AI Implementatio n: Scaling AI and Digital Thread capabilities across the value chain. Stra tegies for extending digital thread and AI capabilities beyond the enterpr ise to include the supply chain and customers. Key focus areas include sec urity\, IP protection\, and governance.\nStandards for Digital Thread & AI : Leveraging standards to reduce risk and enable interoperability. Underst anding how existing and emerging standards that support digital thread and AI implementation\, can reduce risk\, and enable interoperability across diverse systems and organizations.\nDemocratization in PLM Software Develo pment: How conversational AI and low-code/no-code capabilities are empower ing end-users to extend and customize PLM systems without specialist inter vention. What are the implications for the traditional roles of software p roviders and systems integrators?\nExecutive Engagement & Strategic Sponso rship: Effectively communicating the business value of PLM and AI to execu tive leadership. Moving from technical potential to board-level buy-in. Ho w to craft compelling value propositions that align PLM and AI initiatives with core business outcomes and long-term executive priorities.\nSustaina bility & The Circular Economy: Driving sustainable innovation and regulato ry compliance. Leveraging PLM and AI to support sustainability initiatives and compliance with emerging regulations\, including managing the Digital Product Passport.\n\nDon't miss PLM Road Map &\; PDT EMEA 2026 on 4-5 November \;if you are concerned with PLM and delivering increased busi ness value on all levels in and across your enterprise. Regardless of your industry\, join us in Gothenburg\, Sweden for the opportunity to interact with PLM leaders and your peers\, learn about successes and trends\, and take the next step in your journey as a PLM professional.\nPlease mark you r calendars now and plan to join us in November 2026.\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n Why Attend?\nWho Should Attend?\nLocation\nCost\nSponsor Information\nRece ive our Updates\n\n\n \; DTSTART:20261104T130000Z DTEND:20261105T213000Z LOCATION:Lindholmen Conference Center\, Gothenburg\, Sweden () SUMMARY:2026 PLM Road Map & PDT EMEA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR