Vanessa Kröner thinks back over past few years - years during which the company had changed more drastically than ever before. But what exactly had changed, and why? Were the forecasts of futurologists and trend experts right? Which technologies had survived; which innovations have given rise to long-lasting values? Was Industry 4.0 by 5.0? What did the smart factory look like in 2027?

To find answers to these questions, Vanessa Kröner and Dr. Peter Schimitzek set off on a journey of discovery into the future. On the way, they meet leaders, managers, experts, and visionaries from industry and business who share their very personal ideas of what this future might hold.

Enjoy this journey!