In this special episode of Relentless Renewal, Microsoft Corporate Vice President Dominik Wee reflects on Hannover Messe 2024 with industry and Microsoft leaders. Throughout this 3-part series, you will learn how manufacturers are making AI real in their businesses through insightful interviews and tours of some of the partner and customer showcases featured at the Microsoft booth.

In part 1 of this series, Dominik speaks with Satish Thomas, CVP of Microsoft Cloud for Industry, about how new industrial AI solutions from Microsoft can help manufacturers unlock the full power of their data—from the cloud to the factory floor. And special guest, Patrick Esche—Head of Digitalization in R&D, VR and User Experience Models at BMW Group—explores how he and his team are reimagining the factory of the future by using AI and mixed reality to accelerate product design, optimize production, and support frontline workers.

Stay tuned for part 2 in the series, where Dominik talks with Rainer Brehm, CEO Factory Automation at Siemens and Kathleen Mitford, CVP, Global Industry at Microsoft.

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