Jeff Mowry, Workhorse CIO, will take the stage to show how the electric vehicle start-up implemented Teamcenter X and NX X in just six months, using these cloud-based products to reduce IT overhead, improve collaboration, and streamline activities — all while saving 50% compared to on-premise alternatives.
Detroit, Michigan | June 2-5, 2025
Realize LIVE Americas 2025
Thanks for joining our community of thinkers and doers in design, manufacturing and lifecycle management to accelerate your digital transformation.
Explore over 450 sessions and 50 hands-on training workshops.
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Day one: this is what we experienced!
It is the biggest Realize LIVE ever! And you could feel the excitement at registration on Monday as we prepared to welcome 3,000 innovators to Detroit.
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Day two: in case you missed it!
Tuesday morning at the digital transformation conference started with a mash up of human and AI collaboration which demonstrated the creativity of the hive mind, led by DJ Warren Peace and Tyler.
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Realize LIVE Americas 2025: that’s a wrap!
Today’s keynote speakers could not be from more different industries, we had home appliances with short development cycles and relatively short useful life to large naval vessels with decades of development.
Main stage speakers
Siemens' customers, executives and inspiring thought leaders come together to showcase how your digital transformation gets real. Fast.
Workhorse
Jeff Mowry, Chief Information Officer
Jeff Mowry brings over 25 years of extensive automotive industry experience in Information Technology, having held leadership positions at DaimlerChrysler, Detroit Diesel, American Axle and Lordstown Motors.
BSH Home Appliances Group
Frank Helmke, Head of Product Lifecycle Management
Frank Helmke is in charge of product lifecycle management at BSH and supports the product development processes globally with his teams, based in Germany, Spain, Poland, India and China.
Northrop Grumman
Adam Shepherd, Fellow for Digital Transformation
Adam Shepherd is responsible for the Northrop Grumman engineering digital transformation initiatives within its aeronautics business, leading implementation of digital transformation initiatives within the aeronautics portfolio.
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Tony Hemmelgarn, President and CEO
Tony Hemmelgarn is president and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries Software. Prior to this appointment, he served as the company's executive vice president of Global Sales,
Marketing and Services.
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Joe Bohman, Executive Vice President, PLM Products
Joe Bohman is responsible for setting the long-term strategy of the product lifecycle management (PLM) portfolio, helping to balance and align long-term thinking, prioritization and investments with short-term focus and execution.
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Robert Stukes, Chief Logistician
Robert Stukes is responsible for the lifecycle sustainment and overall product support of the surface Navy's weapons, sensors, combat systems and associated system elements.
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Visionary keynotes
Siemens, customers, executives and inspiring thought leaders come together to showcase how your digital transformation gets real. Fast.
Northrop Grumman’s Adam Shepherd will share how the global leader in aerospace successfully weaves a digital thread from initial requirements through first flight. And he’ll show how using a comprehensive digital ecosystem enables the company both to improve collaboration and accelerate innovation.
BSH’s Frank Helmke will share how Europe’s No. 1 maker of small and large home appliances uses Siemens Xcelerator to stay ahead of the competition. He’ll share how Siemens software — and model-based systems engineering in particular — enables more AI integration, greater efficiency, and long-term excellence in manufacturing execution.
With over 15 years of experience in digital transformation, Mr. Robert Stukes will discuss the US Navy's digital journey and how Siemens Software has been an essential part of their success. As the lead for Logistics and Readiness in the Navy's Integrated Combat Systems Portfolio, he collaborates with various platform offices and Naval Aviation to deliver and integrate warfare systems with the mission to design, deliver, and sustain systems that support U.S. peacekeeping operations globally.
Experiences
Get hands-on with your digital transformation
Connecting users, industry experts and partners to share insights and explore the latest trends, technologies and best practices. Explore session formats, topics and industries across 450+ sessions, including 50 hands-on training sessions.
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Breakout sessions
Explore a diverse range of sessions from visionary keynotes and industry panels to in-depth technical tracks, hands-on training and interactive demos — all designed to expand your knowledge and grow your skill set.
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Technical tracks
Dive into peer-led content in our technical tracks: case studies, tip and tricks and product updates. Explore featured sessions and speakers by track.
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Training and certification
Enhance your Siemens software skills and knowledge with Siemens Xcelerator Academy. Unlock the power of Siemens digital transformation solutions through hands-on training and expert-led sessions.
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Solutions Center
The Solutions Center is your digital transformation destination. Meet experts, engage with partners, access trial software and experience live demos.
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Innovation community
Shape the future of Siemens products and experiences. At the Innovation Hub, provide feedback to Siemens experts on studies that match your interests, and meet with like-minded peers in Community Corner.
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Meet our sponsors
Get to know our sponsors and explore their latest products, technology and services.
Why you should attend
Accelerate your digital transformation journey
Learn from experts and industry leaders, build your skills and discover the latest trends and technology with more than 400 sessions.
Become a better user
Leave more productive! 85% of attendees leave with new skills and enhanced tool proficiency. Speakers share how they achieve up to 5x productivity boost.
Get inspired by thought leaders
More than 70% of Realize LIVE sessions are led by customers, sharing real-world insights and innovations.
Stay ahead with product roadmaps
Stay up-to-date with exclusive product presentations showcasing the latest advancements in Siemens technology and preview upcoming updates to plan for what’s next.
Gain exclusive hands-on training and certification
Get complimentary hands-on training, 60 days access to Siemens Xcelerator Academy and 20 lab hours. Plus, earn your Siemens Xcelerator Certification ($1150 value).
Connect and celebrate with product experts
Join dedicated portfolio meet-ups, industry receptions and our Community Corner to connect with peers who are on their digital transformation journey. Don’t forget the celebration — it's an experience not to be missed!
Dive into the Siemens ecosystem
Realize LIVE is your destination for all things digital transformation. Meet experts, engage with partners and experience live demos in the solutions center.
