Smart Systems & Internet of Things
The “Smart Systems & Internet of Things” working group brings together all expertise and activities related to smart systems and their applications. The integration of hardware, software, and connectivity in these systems offers tremendous opportunities today for technological innovation, new business, and sustainable growth.
At the same time, smart systems are the core competency of our Silicon Saxony region, with its many providers, users, and researchers in the field of IoT. Working closely with the Smart Systems Hub – Enabling IoT, the working group is dedicated to knowledge exchange, anticipates strategic developments, and helps member companies become leaders in this complex field.
Working Group Leader
Christoph Kögler
Infineon Technologies Dresden
+49 351 886 7945
Christoph.Koegler@infineon.com
Working Group Leader
Dr. Alexander Weiß
Fraunhofer ENAS
+49 371 4500 1246
alexander.weiss@enas.fraunhofer.de
Event
Next working group meeting
The next “Smart Systems & IoT” working group meeting will be held jointly with the “Security & Privacy” working group on June 2, 2026, at ICCAS Leipzig. This time, we will focus on “Hands-On Digital Medicine.” You can look forward to two presentations, as well as a guided tour of the ICCAS with several stops along the way. You can find all the details about the agenda on our event page.
Objectives of the Working Group
- Knowledge Exchange on IoT Technologies and Applications
- Matching market needs with innovations from the network
- Initiation (not implementation) of co-innovation projects
- Matchmaking and Networking
Target Audience of the Working Group
- End-user companies that want to implement IoT solutions
- Providers of products, projects, and technologies in the IoT, particularly hardware (e.g., sensors, actuators), software (e.g., IoT platforms and projects), and connectivity
- Research institutions involved in all aspects of the IoT value chain
Benefits of the Working Group
- The latest insights from member companies and external sources: Every working group meeting is like a mini-conference
- Transparency regarding trends and activities, including those of the Smart Systems Hub
- Enabling the IoT and Other Networks
- Expert support for technological and business challenges
- Valuable connections with customers, service providers, and experts
Review
Topics from the Past Few Months
- Aerospace
- Wrap-up: Smart Systems Integration (SSI) Conference
- Software Development for Smart Systems and the IoT
Don’t miss it!
WORKING GROUP MEETING DATES FOR 2026
The “Smart Systems & Internet of Things” working group will meet on the following dates* this year:
- June 2, 2026 – in collaboration with the Security & Privacy Working Group
- June 24, 2026 – at Phoenix Contact in Dresden
- September 8, 2026 – in collaboration with the Radio-Based Technologies Working Group
- November 3, 2026 – in collaboration with the MEMS Working Group
* Subject to change
What Our Members Say
What I particularly appreciate about the working group is the practical view of the bigger picture. The cross-industry exchange gives me valuable ideas for my own work with customers and partners in the industry.
