ZVO Surface Technology Days: Keynote Address “AI in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses”
At the ZVO Surface Days 2026, Torsten J. Koerting, an AI strategist, bestselling author, and co-founder of the Koerting Institute, will use concrete examples from everyday industrial practice in his keynote address during the opening ceremony on September 16, 2026, to demonstrate how CEOs and executives can already be using artificial intelligence today.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work—not someday, but right now. Yet there’s often a gap between the flood of headlines and our own desks: Where do I start? What’s the real benefit for me? And what does this have to do with my company? Torsten J. Koerting will bridge that gap at the ZVO Surface Technology Days 2026. No abstract visions of the future, no hype—just honest analysis, live demonstrations, and an outside perspective that opens up new horizons. Koerting brings to life what AI means for industrial SMEs and ignites the spark to engage with this topic—not out of fear, but out of curiosity and entrepreneurial ambition.
AI Workshop at the ZVO Surface Days 2026
An inspiration that lingers even during the first beer of the welcome evening—and motivates participants to take action the next morning. Because that’s when the AI journey with Koerting continues: A workshop on the topic “AI Compass for SMEs: Identifying My Relevant Use Cases” on September 17, 2026, can be booked as an add-on. The workshop links the inspiration from the previous evening with concrete actionable insights. Participants leave the room with a personal roadmap: Which AI use cases are relevant for my company—and which are not? It bridges the gap between “I understand that AI is important” and “I now know where to start”—and thus lays the foundation for the subject-specific AI sessions in the rest of the conference program. The workshop is limited to a maximum of 80 people (admission control!) and can be booked with a separate ticket during online registration.
Contact details and information on the companies and institutions presented here can be found in our interactive surface technology industry directory.