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Intelligent Manufacturing Award - 2026
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October 29, 2025

Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award

The winners of the Intelligent Manufacturing Award will be chosen by an Advisory Board consisting of top-class decision makers from industry, technology companies, and consulting firms.

The top-class jury will evaluate each case and select a total of six winners who set benchmarks in the implementation of digitalization and Industry 4.0 with their exceptional use cases.

Jury members
Jury
Portrait of Dr. Christof Bosbach
Dr. Christof Bosbach
President of the Division Board, DIEHL Metering GmbH
In addition to his role at DIEHL, Dr. Christof Bosbach is a member of the Advisory Board of the MIOTY Alliance and a member of the Industry Advisory Board at Microsoft Germany. His work focuses on digital transformation in the corporate environment and the shift away from pure play manufacturing companies towards service and solutions providers.
Jury
Portrait of Jochen Gleisberg
Jochen Gleisberg
Senior Partner Operations, Roland Berger
 Jochen Gleisberg is a member of the Industry Advisory Board at Microsoft Germany and Co-Head of the Operations Practice Group at Roland Berger in the DACH region. In this role he is a trusted advisor to the automotive and industrial sector. He has extensive project experience in this field, particularly in engineering, procurement and production.
Jury
Portrait of Muntaser Kalahji
Muntaser Kalahji
President and COO, SHURFAH HOLDING

 Muntaser Kalahji is the President and Chief Operations Officer for Shurfah Holding, a conglomerate group present in diverse business sectors, among them: Real Estate Development, Industry, Recycling and Circular Economy, Food & Beverage Education and Investments. He has extensive project experience in this field, particularly in industry and investment.
Jury
Portrait of Timo Kistner
Timo Kistner
EMEA Industry Lead - AI for Manufacturing and Industrial, NVIDIA

 Timo Kistner drives NVIDIA’s business with companies in the Manufacturing and Industrial sectors, including semiconductor, electronics, machine building and aerospace as well as chemicals and transportation & logistics. In his role and beyond, Timo Kistner is a trusted partner and thought leader on key technology and business trends for the industry.
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Portrait of Dr. Stephen Travers
Dr. Stephen Travers
Head of Digitalization, Production System and Automation Technology, Mercedes-Benz Dr. Stephen Travers is responsible for the digitalization of the Mercedes-Benz production and supply chain, Mercedes-Benz Production System (MPS), and Global Automation Technology. As the head of the “MO360” digital production ecosystem, Dr. Travers is driving holistic and sustainable digitalization throughout Mercedes operations.
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Portrait of Matt Walsh
Matt Walsh
Senior Managing Director, Microsoft Matt Walsh leads Microsoft’s Manufacturing business in EMEA. He guides customers through digital transformation, driving competitiveness, strategic growth, and innovation across their value chains.
Jury
Portrait of Michael Sicker
Michael Sicker
Program Management Automotive Transformation, AUMOVIO Michael Sicker is responsible at AUMOVIO for Program Management Automotive Transformation (R&D). In this role, he shapes the strategic transformation and consistently drives the optimization of research, development, and global footprint — with the goal of sustainably strengthening innovation and competitiveness.
Jury
Portrait of Riccardo Picca
Riccardo Picca
Executive Director of Global Digital Transformation, Thermo Fisher Pharma Services Group Riccardo Picca is the Executive Director of Global Digital Transformation at Thermo Fisher Pharma Services Group, where he leads the development and execution of the division's digital and industrial excellence strategy. His focus is on transforming manufacturing operations by enhancing operational efficiency, unlocking revenue opportunities, and improving product quality.
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Portrait of Arno Reich
Arno Reich
Senior Vice President Trade Fair & Product-Management, Deutsche Messe AG
 Arno Reich is Senior Vice President and member of the Management Board at Deutsche Messe AG where he is responsible for trade shows on Industry, Energy & Logistics in Germany and abroad, including the flagship HANNOVER MESSE. A business administration graduate, he is also a member of the Supervisory Board at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI).
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Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2026

Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2026

Organized by Microsoft and Roland Berger, the 2025 Intelligent Manufacturing Award celebrates thought leaders who are driving innovative industry solutions.
Award
Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2025

Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2025

Organized by Microsoft and Roland Berger, the 2025 Intelligent Manufacturing Award celebrates thought leaders who are driving innovative industry solutions.