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Interview Interview

DR. BJÖRN MATHES, CEO, DECHEMA ACHEMA? Are you expecting a
higher turnout as compared to the
“We are expecting a high turnout from India previous edition?

at ACHEMA 2024” We are once again expecting a
high participation of Indian visitors.
CHEMA – recognised as the organising the popular forum “Auto- Due to COVID and the travel restric-
most important trade show for mation in Dialog” at ACHEMA 2024. tions, ACHEMA 2022 unfortunately
Athe global process industry – What does the future of modularisation welcomed less visitors in general
is scheduled to be held this year from look like? Why do information models and from India. Nevertheless, we
June 10 to 14 in Frankfurt, Germany. exist, and how do they accelerate our still had a significant participation
processes? How do safety and security from Indian exhibitors and visitors.
Manufacturers, service providers go together? These and many more For ACHEMA 2024, exhibitor-wise
and research institutions from over 50 questions are on the process industry’s count shows a record participation
countries will showcase products and agenda and can be explored and dis- in terms of area – we will have so
innovations for the chemical, pharma- cussed directly with leading inter- many innovations “made in India”
ceutical, biotechnology, energy and national experts. as never before. Because of that and
environmental sectors. The triennial Dr. Björn Mathes the strong Indian domestic market as
event, organised by DECHEMA and future challenges of the hydrogen Similarly, the PIDMIC Process well as the manifold range of pro-
Ausstellung-GmbH, is said to be the economy. Hall 6.0 offers the opportu- Industry Data Management Integration ducts and services that will be shown
only trade show to combine the entire nity to explore the most recent tech- Congress 3.0 brings together key players at ACHEMA from around the world,
range of products and services from nologies and innovations for global from around the world to further we are expecting a high turnout from
laboratory supplies, chemical and pharma- and regional hydrogen projects. It also harmonise data models for digital twins India once more.
ceutical technology, fl uid technology provides insights into pre-competitive and data exchange in process industries –
and process automation to packaging collaboration aimed at addressing a key component of reaping the bene- Any other important updates that
and storage technology in one place. hydrogen challenges. fi ts of digital transformation in process you would like to share with visitors
industries. planning to attend the event.
In this email interaction, Dr. Björn Besides the main exhibition areas,
Mathes, CEO, DECHEMA, gives what are the key co-located events at The focal point of the AIRA Inno- Back on its usual date in June,
insights into the key features of the exhi the show? vation Challenge “Remote Robots” in ACHEMA coincides with the most
bition, the co-located shows, facilities Hall 11.1. shifts towards teleoperation, beautiful time of the year in Germany:
for visitors and Indian participation. Similar to previous editions, ACHEMA where the focus is on designing sys- and Hydrogen. As a result, it will serve For your visit to ACHEMA, you late spring. Therefore, ACHEMA will
offers a wide range of co-located events tems that enable remote control, usher- as the foundation for shaping the future can fi nd all relevant information on our once again offer its ‘Happy Hour’ at
Excerpts from the interview: with different partners from science ing in a new era where machines effort- of the process industries and beyond. website. Browse through our exhibitors the end of the day at the outside area
and industry. lessly execute tasks to support humans list, inform yourself about the congress of the exhibition grounds. Deepen
What are the key exhibitor groups in their day-to-day endeavours. Teams In total, more than 750 presenta- program in order to get the most out of your conversations, get to know new
at the show? How is it different from Just to name some of the highlights: from all over the world will have the tions, key notes and panel discussions ACHEMA. We also help you organise contacts or simply have a drink and
the last edition? The SEFA Theatre of the Scientifi c opportunity to show how close their await visitors in the lecture halls and on your visit to Frankfurt with the help relax after a busy day. If you can,
Equipment and Furniture Association technology is to the desired solution. the innovation stages in the exhibition. of our six partner Indian travel agen- make sure to bring some time to
ACHEMA does not have key exhi- in Hall 12.0 is the contact point for labo- The lecture programme is an important cies. Our ticket shop is already open, visit Frankfurt and its surroundings.
bitor groups, however, I would like to ratory operators, architects, users and Can you tell us about the key high- reason why experts and users from 130 so make sure to get your ticket. During Frankfurt is by far more than a fi nan-
emphasise that ACHEMA hosts the experts from the laboratory community lights of the technical sessions and countries will once again be coming to ACHEMA, I would recommend using cial centre and trade show metropolis.
largest global showcase of pumps, com- who want to fi nd out more about the conference programmes at the show? ACHEMA in Frankfurt this year. our ACHEMA app, which is the perfect And if you are into sports – when the
pressors, valves, and fi ttings (Halls 8.0, laboratory-grade environment and gain guide to fi nd providers and cooperation gates of ACHEMA close on Friday
9.0, and 11.0) and the largest exhibition insights into successful examples from In June 2024, ACHEMA will once In terms of facilities and enabling partners, expand your business net- afternoon, the 2024 UEFA European
group in terms of area is pharmaceuti- around the world. It is located close again be the central hub in the process ease of access to the show, what are work, and exchange ideas with exhi- Football Championship will start. As
cal, packaging and storage techniques to the Action Area Digital Lab where industry’s global innovation network. the new or improved features that a bitors and participants about hot topics you see, there is more than one reason
(Halls 3.0, 3.1, 4.1). visitors can experience digital lab ACHEMA will concentrate on the visitor can expect to experience this and innovative solutions. to come to Frankfurt in June 2024 and
showcases fi rst-hand. key challenges of the industry in 2024 year? What are the tools available we are very much looking forward to
In addition, ACHEMA’s special through its six innovation themes: to the visitors to help plan their time What kind of visitor participation welcome all exhibitors and visitors
show presents the previous milestones ARC, NAMUR and ZVEI are again Process, Pharma, Green, Lab, Digital, at the exhibition? from India is expected at this year’s from India.

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