Where Reality Begins Warsaw
Advancing Engineering through Simulation and AI
June 9, 2026 · Leonardo Royal Hotel Warsaw · Warsaw, Poland
Hosted by Siemens Digital Industries Software, this event brings together forward-thinking engineering professionals to explore how simulation and AI are transforming engineering workflows. Through focused discussions and real-world insights, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how advanced digital solutions can accelerate innovation, improve product quality, and streamline development processes.
Key Benefits of Attending
- Gain actionable insights into how AI is reshaping engineering
- Discover practical applications of simulation to reduce time-to-market and costs
- Explore new strategies to drive innovation and improve efficiency
- Connect with peers facing similar engineering challenges
Who Should Join
This event is designed for senior engineers, simulation specialists, experienced users, and management-level professionals responsible for engineering strategy and innovation.
Registration and participation are free of charge. Places are limited, so we encourage you to secure your seat early.
Agenda
09:00 – 09:05 | Welcome: Kimon Afsaridis, Head of Simulation & Engineering AI, CEET
09:05 – 09:30 | Digital Convergence: Powering Siemens' Next Horizon: Kimon Afsaridis, Head of Simulation & Engineering AI, CEET
09:30 – 10:00 | Integrated Model-Based Performance Engineering: Hans Van den Wijngaert, EMEA Simulation GTM Practice (Marine, Heavy Equipment, Rail Systems, Defense Land Systems)
10:00– 10:30 | AI-Driven Engineering Performance Optimization: Athanasios Besikiotis, Presales Solutions Consultant
10:30 – 11:00 | Customer Story by Avio Aero: a GE Aerospace company | Design challenges with high speed power turbine: Dominik Pachnicz, Lead Engineer, Mechanical Analysis
11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:00 | Parallel Sessions
Track A: Simcenter STAR-CCM+: CFD Capabilities & Real-World Success: Krzysztof Kus, CFD Engineer
Track B: Defense Industry Focus: Digital Risk Twin for Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) analysis: Hans van Holjeart, Portfolio Development Executive
12:00 – 12:45 | Parallel Sessions
Track A: High-Frequency Electromagnetic Solutions with Simcenter FEKO for Aerospace & Defense and Automotive Applications: Olivier Pelhâtre, Senior Principal PreSales Solutions Consultant – Electromagnetic Solutions
Track B : Meshless Methods for Simulation-Driven Design: Konrad Babiuch, Senior Pre-Sales Solution Consultant
12:45 – 13:30 | Standing Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:15 | Customer Panel Discussion: AI in Engineering
Kimon Afsaridis Head of Simulation & Engineering AI, CEET, Siemens DI SW
Maciej Hebda AI Department Manager, EC Engineering
Wojciech Irla Product Director, Impact Clean Power Technology S.A.
14:15 – 14:30 | Wrap-up and Open Discussion: Kimon Afsaridis: Head of Simulation & Engineering AI, CEET