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CAD+T Customer Meeting 2024: Innovation Meets Networking

Shaping the future: CAD+T Customer Meeting 2024 – innovation meets networking in Saalfelden

For more than 30 years, as an international software specialist, we have been inviting people to our annual “Customer Meeting” – a unique event focused on our latest release, current innovations, top-class guest speakers, practical workshops and valuable networking opportunities. On 19 and 20 September 2024 we welcomed more than 300 industry experts to Saalfelden, Austria, who exchanged views on the latest developments under the motto “Discovering innovations – into the future together”.

A central highlight was the presentation of our CAD+T Release 2025, which included exciting new features such as automation, RFID technology for contactless parts tracking and sustainability solutions, as well as the use of artificial intelligence (AI). In two sessions, participants gained in-depth insights into the new functions of our software. In addition, a total of eight practice-oriented workshops gave our users the opportunity to engage intensively with industry-specific topics. For top management we also organised the exclusive Leadership Conference, reserved for 30 invited participants.

Another highlight was the talk by Mag. Gert Seidl of the Cybercrime Competence Center of the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI). He addressed the current challenges in IT security within our industry. In addition, Kamal Farah (Desert Board) from the United Arab Emirates presented a sustainable innovation: a novel panel material based on recycled palm leaves. Other experts such as Claus Müller (Autodesk), Franz Kastinger (Novomatic AG) and Johannes Forstner (Schneider Forstner Interior) also enriched the event with exciting insights into digitalisation and business optimisation.

Networking was at the forefront throughout the event. The gala dinner on the evening of the first day, in a relaxed atmosphere with musical accompaniment, offered a perfect opportunity to make new contacts and deepen existing relationships. On the second day we focused more strongly on strategy and practice. The Leadership Conference offered exclusive insights into leadership questions and strategic management, while the workshops conveyed practical solutions. A closing networking session rounded off the event in the late afternoon. Our partner stands and exhibitors also played a central role. In the networking area, participants were able to make direct contact with leading companies in the industry. Among those present were Blum, Flexijet, RWDM and leading companies from robotics and automation such as ABB, vion solutions, Robotwin and Schmachtl. Here our guests had the opportunity to experience innovative technologies at first hand and exchange views on the latest trends.

The CAD+T Customer Meeting 2024 offered an ideal combination of expertise, innovation and networking. The presentation of our CAD+T Release 2025 and the numerous workshops gave participants valuable insights into current trends and developments in the industry. We look forward to continuing to be a central meeting place for the CAD+T community in the future.

Save the date: the CAD+T Customer Meeting 2025 will take place again in Saalfelden from 25 to 26 September. For further information and the latest updates, follow us on our social media channels or our website!