Registration page - Community Open Standards for sharing Asset Data (Session 1)

Lerend Netwerk
Asset Management

We would like to invite you to an inspiring gathering of our BEMAS learning network: open Standards for sharing Asset Data. During our first session of this learning network, we will delve into the theme of Collaborating through standardisation: The key to efficient and future-proof asset data exchange. 

Each session offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts and exchange experiences with colleagues from the sector.

Free for BEMAS members
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Programme session 1

1:00 p.m. – Reception

1:30 p.m. – Welcome and introductions

1:40 p.m.The Asset Administration Shell - By Willem Offermans, Principal Engineer at Sitech. Specialised in connecting operational excellence and digital transformation in the process industry.

  • What is the Asset Administration Shell?
  • Theoretical background
  • Why standardise?
  • How to standardise?

2:20 p.m.Implementation of the Digital Product Passport via the Digital Data Chain and Asset Administration Shell - By Christoph Attila Kun, Global Manager Digital Data Chain at BASF Ludwigshafen and Manager of the Digital Data Chain Consortium. Active in the standardisation of digital information for the process industry, including as chair of VDI 2770 and DIN SPEC 91406.

BASF

  • Information management in plant operations
  • What is the Digital Data Chain?
  • Implementation strategies
  • Smart documentation for operational efficiency

3:00 p.m. – Break

3:15 p.m. Demonstrations and practical examples + Round table discussion

  • Use of the IEC 61406 QR code
  • Implementation challenges: Greenfield vs. Brownfield
  • Benefits for asset owners
  • Potential cost savings
  • Application examples: spare parts management, work preparation, shutdown follow-up, inspection reporting, etc.
  • Legal aspects and link to the circular economy

Practical information

  • This session will be held in English. The following sessions may be held in Dutch or English, depending on the guest speakers.
  • Free for employees of companies that are members of BEMAS.
  • Non-members: €85 per person (excluding VAT).
Willem Offermans

About the speakers

Willem Offermans is a passionate Principal Engineer at Sitech, where he plays a key role in driving innovation at the intersection of engineering, ICT, and digitalisation. With a deep-rooted enthusiasm for technology, Willem has made it his mission to bridge the gap between operational excellence and digital transformation in the process industry.

christoph Attila Kun

Christoph Attila Kun is Global Manager Digital Data Chain at BASF SE Ludwigshafen. He joined BASF in 2011 as a maintenance engineer. After various optimization projects in maintenance, he took over the development and management of the SAP Plant Maintenance Services unit in 2013. In 2018, he moved to the Digitalization unit, where he took over the management of the Global Digital Asset Master Data Management unit as Product Manager.

In addition to this activity, Christoph Attila Kun is also involved in standardization for and digitization of the process industry as head of the VDI Technical Committee 2770 Digital Manufacturer Information, as manager of the DIN SPEC Consortium 91406 Automatic Identification of Physical Objects, and as head of the working group Digital Platforms for Asset Management and Maintenance in the Process Industry.

Tue17 Jun '25
at 13h30 in Antwerpen
17 juni 2025
Rate members
0,00 €
Rate non-members
595,00 €
Language
English
Organized by
BEMAS
Evonik, Tijsmanstunnel West, 2040 Antwerpen
Only 9 spots available

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