Agenda

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome & Breakfast Networking
Light breakfast and coffee with the ZOLLER team. Informal networking opportunity.

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9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Executive Press & Partner Briefing: “What’s New at ZOLLER” — Mr. Alexander Zoller, President, ZOLLER Inc.
Key topics:

• ZOLLER’s 80th Anniversary – Our Legacy of Innovation
• Industry Trends & Smart Manufacturing – How ZOLLER Is Driving Efficiency, Precision, and Automation for Companies of All Sizes
• Product & Technology Announcements – An exclusive first look at new solutions, updates, and roadmaps
• Company Growth & Future Outlook – How ZOLLER Will Shape the Future of Manufacturing
• Launch of the 2026 Toolroom of the Year Competition

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10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
From CAM to Part – Experience LIVE how the entire portfolio of ZOLLER solutions works together to ensure smart and efficient manufacturing processes

• Live integrated demo of ZOLLER tool presetting, data transfer, balancing, shrinking, and automation solutions

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10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Live Q&A, Media Interviews & Technology Demonstrations

• Open floor for questions from the press and partners
• Technology demos for the press and partners
• Pre-scheduled interviews with Mr. Alexander Zoller, President of ZOLLER Inc.

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12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
VIP Networking Lunch for the Press and Partners

• Invite-only luncheon with the press, OEM machine tool manufacturers, software partners, resellers, distributors, and business partners.
• Opportunity for strategic discussions in a relaxed setting.

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1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Presentations & Sessions

• Session 1: Driving Efficiency in Production with ZOLLER (customer success stories & best practices)
• Session 2: The Future of Smart Manufacturing
• Session 3: Automating the Tool Room

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4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception & Facility Tours
Informal networking with the press, partners, and customers.

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6:00 p.m.
Conclusion of Press & Partner Day

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Networking

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9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome & Keynote
Alexander Zoller, President of ZOLLER Inc., will deliver a keynote titled “Innovation for 80 Years,” highlighting the history and vision of how ZOLLER enables companies of all sizes to thrive and succeed in today’s competitive business environment.

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9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Latest ZOLLER Solutions & Automation Technology Premieres & Live Demo
What’s new at ZOLLER? Unveiling the latest ZOLLER technologies and automation solutions to maximize efficiency in your shop!

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10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break

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10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
From CAM to Part – Experience LIVE how the entire portfolio of ZOLLER solutions works together to guarantee smart and efficient manufacturing processes
Live integrated demo of ZOLLER tool presetting, data transfer, balancing, shrinking, and automation solutions.

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11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Partnering with ZOLLER to Improve Production Efficiency – A Customer Success Story
Jonathan Meeker, Tooling Engineer & CNC Programmer at Milacron, will present their journey toward greater efficiency and precision with ZOLLER.

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11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Launch of the 2026 Toolroom of the Year Competition

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12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
ZOLLER 80th Anniversary Celebration Lunch!
Enjoy authentic German cuisine and beverages!

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1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Partnering with ZOLLER to Improve Production Efficiency – Customer Success Stories
Customer success is the driving force behind everything we do at ZOLLER – we analyze various customer roadmaps for boosting efficiency across a wide range of industries and companies. Interactive Q&A.

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1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ZOLLER Automation
Interactive demo featuring the »roboBox« – the game-changer for autonomously retrieving your components, assembling them, heat-shrinking them, and measuring your tools.

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2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Coffee Break

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2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Effective Tool Management for Efficiency and Productivity in Your Shop
Cedric Hasenfratz – ZOLLER TMS & Partnership Manager

How can companies leverage ZOLLER TMS to gain complete control over their tooling and production processes?

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2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Tool Balancing – When & Why – Live Demo and Discussion
Nelu Bilba, Manufacturing Productivity Expert, ZOLLER Inc.

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4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Happy Hour, BBQ, and Live Music

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8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
All Day – “Meet the Experts”
One-on-one meetings with our technical experts to help you develop your roadmap to efficiency in your shop using ZOLLER solutions.