Empower
The TOUGHBOOK Innovation Forum is an annual event that brings together a wide range of professionals to discuss new trends, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of frontline work.
It serves as a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration among IT experts from various industries. Through keynote presentations, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, participants gain insights into the latest TOUGHBOOK developments and learn about emerging trends and possibilities to stay ahead in an ever-changing work environment.
Under the theme EMPOWER, we will explore how mobile innovations equip frontline teams, enable smarter operations, and build resilient partnerships that succeed even under pressure.
Agenda
10:30 - 11:45 AM : Arrival & Registration with Welcome Snacks
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.: Self-guided tour of the Mercedes-Benz Museum (optional)
11:45 - 12:45 Uhr: Lunch-Buffet - Get-Together & Networking
Lectures & Keynote:
12:45 pm: Welcome
12:50: Opening speech by
Oliver Lingg (Key Territory Manager DACH, Panasonic)
13:05: Pre-launch preview of the new TOUGHBOOK models 2026
Dirk Weigelt (Manager Product Marketing, Panasonic)
13:35: Product & Manufacturing Quality + Hardware Security
Frank Wüstefeld (Manager Sales Engineering, Panasonic)
Nobuharu Nagahata (Senior Engineering Manager, Panasonic)
14:05: Rugged Devices +... : TOUGHBOOK Services & Solutions inkl. "Mobile 5G Bubble"
Thorsten Lutz (EU Solution Architect, Panasonic)
14:20: Coffee break & networking (Expo area)
14:45: KEYNOTE
Hopefully no one hacks you – New risks to IT security due to AI?
Constanze Kurz (Cybersecurity expert, Chaos Computer Club)
15:30: Digital Sovereignty & IT Security with Open Source & Linux
Hubert Schweinesbein (EMEA Enterprise Ecosystem Leader, Red Hat)
15:55: Customer Service: From Forgotten Child to Growth Driver
Ernst Schwoshuber (Head of Service Sales, Andritz Metals)
16:20: Wrap-Up und Q&A
4:30 p.m.: Closing remarks & invitation to the get-together
Finally, we enjoy a breathtaking view over Stuttgart.
Keynote
Hopefully no one hacks you – New risks to IT security through “AI”? - Constanze Kurz, cybersecurity expert, Chaos Computer Club:
Cyberattacks have long since become a professional business model. The keynote will show how the market for cybercrime is developing, what role generative AI plays, and what new AI agents mean for IT security.
Partner
30 years TOUGH
The TOUGHBOOK Innovation Forum is the annual gathering for Mobile IT experts, industry leaders, and problem-solvers shaping the future of field work. This year is special as TOUGHBOOK celebrates 30 years of redefining what’s possible in the toughest environments.
Review TIF 2025
Our last event was a great success, filled with inspiring conversations, valuable insights, and an outstanding atmosphere.
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Now we’re excited and looking forward to the upcoming event! Join us on March 5th in Mercedes-Benz-Museum, Stuutgart. Register now and secure your spot!
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Location
Mercedes-Benz-Museum,
Mercedesstraße 100,
70372 Stuttgart
