5-HT X-Linker „Smart Industry Connect”
Corinna Herrmann
On October 17, 2024, the top-class 5-HT X-Linker took place digitally under the motto “Smart Industry Connect”. Numerous guests took part in this event, which has established itself as Europe's leading platform for networking start-ups with established companies from the chemical, pharmaceutical and process industries.

This edition of the 5-HT X-Linker series focused on the latest trends and challenges in the field of smart production. The focus was on questions such as the production of the future and the extent to which artificial intelligence and other technologies will influence it. The 5-HT X-Linker provided an ideal platform for exploring visions of the future and driving forward innovations for the smart production of the future. The focus was on the future operation of devices, digital twins and the Digital Product Passport.
Opening keynote
After a welcome from our expert Max Huber, who organized and moderated the event, Dorothee Mechau, PhD, Project Lead Alzey for Strat. Communication and Network Mngt. opened the content part with a keynote speech on the new high-tech production facility of Eli Lilly and Company in Alzey.

Max Huber announcing the keynote speech by Dorothee Mechau
Startup Pitching
Selected startups then had the opportunity to present their innovative solutions.
Max Huber announcing the startups
• incontext.technology GmbH (INCTEC)
Before the presentation on the day of the event, the startups received professional pitch training in order to prepare their pitches in the best possible way. Each of these startups presented their innovative approaches to smart production. The diversity and creativity of the solutions presented impressed the guests in attendance and opened up new perspectives for the future of the chemical, pharmaceutical and process industries.
Exclusive Speed-Dating-Sessions
As always, renowned companies had the opportunity to make exclusive contact with the start-ups after the pitches. These speed dating sessions provided a valuable opportunity for the startups to present their innovative ideas directly to industry decision-makers, receive valuable feedback and initiate potential collaborations. The direct exchange between innovators and established companies promoted networking and knowledge transfer and laid the foundation for future partnerships.
Thanks to the participating companies: BASF, Endress + Hauser, Lilly, Pepperl+Fuchs, SAP, SCHOTT, VEGA and WIKA.

The participating Corporate Speed Dater
Behind the Scenes
The organization of such an event is of course a team effort. Our special thanks go to the well-coordinated team of Max Huber, who was responsible for organizing the content and moderating the event, and Peter Kuhn, who once again ensured that the technical side of things ran smoothly. Of course, they were supported by the fantastic 5-HT team. The result was another successful event.

Max Huber and Peter Kuhn live from our studio
Conclusion and outlook
With the 5-HT X-Linker series, we impressively demonstrate with each focus topic how important it is to build valuable connections between innovators from established companies and start-ups so that innovative solutions for the problems of our time can be put into practice and implemented there. Once again, we have created a strong signal for the digital future of the process industry with this successful mix of informative keynote speeches, exciting pitches and value-adding networking opportunities.
At 5-HT, we are proud to provide a platform for these meaningful encounters and the exchange of ideas. The positive feedback from the participants and the successful networking confirm the success of the event. We are already looking forward to the next event and are excited to see what other innovations and partnerships will come out of it.
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