Agenda

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome & Breakfast Networking

: Light breakfast and coffee with the ZOLLER team. Informal networking opportunity
 



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


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


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.


12:00 pm – 01:30 pm
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.
     


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


4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception & Facility Tours

: Informal networking with the press, partners, and customers
 



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

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



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.
 



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!
 



10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break
 



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
 



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.
 


 

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


 

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
ZOLLER 80th Anniversary Celebration Lunch! 

Enjoy authentic German cuisine and beverages!
 


 

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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
 


 

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


 

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Coffee Break
 


 

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
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?
 



2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Tool Balancing – When & Why – Live demo and discussion
Nelu Bilba, Manufacturing Productivity Expert, ZOLLER Inc.
 



4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Happy Hour, BBQ, and Live Music
 



8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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