Review Metal Meets 2025 “Artificial Intelligence”
On 20.02.2025, the leading minds of the metal industry met again in Cologne for “Metal Meets” to discuss the latest topics. The eighth event in the series highlighted how the use of artificial intelligence opens up new options for companies and why collaboration between human employees and artificial intelligence plays a key role in this.
The day showed that there are already many use cases for the application of AI in our industry today that have significant potential. Key success factors for successful implementation are the involvement of specialist departments (integration of domain knowledge) and a reliable and clean database. The practical examples have made it clear: small pilot projects as a starting point achieve considerable learning effects and successfully introduce organizations to the topic of artificial intelligence.
We would like to thank all participants for their valuable contributions and many inspiring discussions. It was impressive to see what is currently being done in the metal industry to use artificial intelligence to ensure future competitiveness.
Here are a few impressions of Metal Meets at KölnSky
This is what the participants say about the 8th round of the industry get-together Metal Meets
“This year’s Metal Meets event by Bronk & Company did a great job of highlighting the issues surrounding AI and creating a platform for professional exchange and discussion on the opportunities and challenges of the topic. We were able to gain valuable input on the topic from a group of experienced speakers and expert attendees. Many thanks to B&C for this interesting day.”
Robert Sheperd, Oxygen Steel Plant Manager Bruckhausen
Philipp Diekena, Team Leader Startup 2030
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG
“In a nutshell: An excellent conference with lots of input from excellent speakers and the opportunity for enriching discussions among the attendees. Well done, Bronk & Company!”
Marc-Oliver Arnold, Plant Director and Member of the Board
Georgsmarienhütte GmbH
“AI moves and challenges us all. Excellent speakers and a very rich and interesting discussion. Many thanks to B&C for an exciting day.”
Thorsten Piniek, VP Corporate Health & Safety
Outokumpo Stainless AB
“With Metal Meets AI, B&C has organized a very interesting industry event which, in addition to a lot of technical input, has impressively demonstrated that transformation in the area of human resources is one of the decisive success factors. I enjoyed discussing my contribution to the transformation of HR through digitalization with the participants.”
Jens Look, Labor Director
Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH
“B&C has once again hit the nail on the head with its choice of topics for Metal Meets: AI is the number one topic that we need to address now in order to shape a successful future. I’m already looking forward to the next round of Metal Meets in 2026.”
Martin Kießling, Managing Director
Lech-Stahlwerke GmbH
“Metal Meets AI gave a deep insight into the possibilities of using these technologies in the metals industry and showed that it is definitely worth getting started. In addition to the good presentations, I was also impressed by the networking opportunities at the event. I would love to come again.”
Edo Ollermann, Managing Director
Zapp Precision Metals GmbH
“With Metal Meets AI, B&C provided an excellent overview of the possibilities of using AI in our industry. It was particularly interesting for me to think outside the box and look at other industries. It was fun and I’m looking forward to the next round in 2026!”
Frank Harms, Managing Director
Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahlrohre e.V.
“Excellent choice of topics and speakers! Very interesting experiences were shared in great presentations, interviews and discussions. Metal Meets offered me a very enriching day, I would like to come again.”
Michael Schmäing, Chief Financial Officer
Dörrenberg Edelstahl GmbH
“This was my first time at Metal Meets and I am thrilled: excellent presentations and exciting discussions on a subject that will be crucial in maintaining and improving competitiveness. Many thanks to B&C for this valuable day.”
Dr. Irina Hondralis, Head of Data Science Consulting
Heraeus Consulting & IT Solutions GmbH
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