September 26 – Krakow, Poland
This is the largest business conference on process simulation in Europe.
If you want to learn more about the best process simulation technology and the role of Digital Twins in different industries and education, secure your seat now!
The registration can be found at the bottom of the page.
In the days leading up to the conference, you are welcome to attend classroom training on the use of the FlexSim tool. This is a great reason to spend a few more days in beautiful Krakow. Check out the details HERE!
InterMarium Simulation Conference
September 26, 2024
| 8:00 | Registration Hotel Qubus Kraków, 2nd floor, rooms A, B, C, D, E |
| 9:00 | Opening and introduction Witold Cempel & Dawid Dąbal | InterMarium | Poland |
| 9:15 | Prof. Allen G. Greenwood | Autodesk | USA Planning a simulation journey, and where to start |
| 10:00 | Marcin Szewczyk | CADVISION PANOVA Group | Poland & Dawid Dąbal | InterMarium | Poland The Use of 3D Scanning in Simulation Modeling |
| 10:30 | Coffee Break – VR Area |
| 11:00 | Krzysztof Rudek, Lena Pasich, Alicja Cieślewicz-Drożdż & Aleksandra Wróblewska-Pawlik | ArcelorMittal | Poland FlexSim simulation projects in service of steel production in ArcelorMittal Poland |
| 11:30 | Paweł Woźny | ASTOR | Poland Identifying needs and building a vision in intralogistics projects with the support of FlexSim |
| 12:00 | Marcin Kaźmierski | Jabil | Poland Presented topic is coming soon |
| 12:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 | Agata Marciniak | Metroplan | Poland Simulation Model of an Automatic Warehouse Installation in the Rossmann Distribution Center in Łódź: Why Is It Necessary? |
| 14:00 | Vedran Radinović-Lukić | Grundfos | Serbia Simulation as an enabler for sustainable and modular production lines and processes |
| 14:30 | Krzysztof Jurczyk | InterMarium | Poland Serious Simulation Games by InterMarium |
| 15:00 | Coffee Break – VR Area |
| 15:30 | Roger Hullinger | Autodesk | USA A Case for Simulation and the Future of FlexSim with Autodesk |
| 16:00 | Jonah Kendell | Autodesk | USA FlexSim Development Plans |
| 16:30 | Expert’s Panel: Trends in Discrete Process Simulation Dawid Dąbal | InterMarium | Poland Roger Hullinger | Autodesk | USA Vedran Radinović-Lukić | Grundfos | Serbia Sławomir Luściński | Kielce University of Technology | Poland |
| 17:30 | End of the presentation part – Break |
| 19:00 | Simulation Ambassador Award Gala |
| Jazz concert of the Mikołaj Budniak Quartet | Poland | |
| Networking while enjoying refreshments |
| Due to the limited seats, we invite you to secure your participation today through free registration. If you use FlexSim at your company or university or are interested in doing so, this is an event you should not miss! |
Venue
Confirmed presenters
| prof. Allen G. Greenwood, Ph.D., P.E., Autodesk, USA Simulation Education Specialist and Professor Emeritus of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Mississippi State University. In addition to his faculty positions at Mississippi State, he was Professor of Engineering Management at Poznan University of Technology in Poland, Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Management at Prince Sultan University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Professor of Engineering at the American University of Armenia, and Assistant Professor of Management Sciences at Northeastern University and Virginia Tech. At all of these institutions, he developed and taught courses in systems simulation at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. In addition, he taught courses in operations research/management science, logistics systems design, enterprise systems engineering, project management, statistics, decision analysis, information systems, etc. His work has been funded by such organizations as the US Air Force Research Laboratory, Office of Naval Research, Naval Sea Systems Command, NASA, Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Nissan North America, General Electric Aviation, the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (MSU), and Poznan University of Technology. He has authored or co-authored over 150 creative works, including journal and conference papers, technical reports, software programs, etc. In addition, he is co-author of Applied Simulation: Modeling and Analysis Using FlexSim, currently in its fifth edition. |
| Planning a Simulation Journey, and Where to Start Learning simulation and FlexSim is a journey. Since motivations and backgrounds vary widely, an important question is how to take this journey, especially how to get started. This presentation suggests a roadmap for those beginning to explore the world of simulation and FlexSim, whether in industry or academia. It also discusses the first learning module, the foundations of simulating operations systems. |
| Marcin Szewczyk | PANOVA | Poland Director of the Systems Implementation and Digital Twin Department at CADVISION PANOVA Group. Marcin Szewczyk graduated in Automation and Robotics from the Silesian University of Technology, where he specialized in Computer Modeling of Systems and Processes at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. His passion for engineering software has led to extensive experience across various roles, ranging from designer to project implementation leader. At CADVISION PANOVA Group, he plays a key role in leading the implementation of CAD/PDM/PLM systems and Digital Twins, based on advanced Industry 4.0 technologies. His responsibilities include integrating IIOT systems with ERP systems and providing comprehensive support to clients in the industrial sector. Furthermore, he is actively involved in promoting the concept of the digital twin, collaborating with companies to execute projects that enable the transition of products into a digital format. His active participation in the processes of creating industrial plants—from concept to implementation and throughout the project lifecycle—demonstrates his deep knowledge and commitment to the development of the industry. Dawid Dąbal | InterMarium | Poland President of InterMarium. In 13 years of working with FlexSim, he has completed over 300 simulation projects for various industries and conducted countless trainings and workshops. |
| The Use of 3D Scanning in Simulation Modeling. The complete process of reconstructing the resources of a production plant will be presented in the real example of the Plastic Factory in Gliwice. You will learn about the entire process from 3D scanning of the entire area, through modeling of architecture, machines, objects, installations, etc., giving them the required representative features, up to the process of simulating production tasks at the plant. In the presentation, in addition to learning about the possibilities of using 3D scanning in plants, we will find out what real benefits the investor, i.e. Plastivaloire Group, received. |
| ArcelorMittal | Krzysztof Rudek, Lena Pasich, Alicja Cieślewicz-Drożdż, Aleksandra Wróblewska-Pawlik | Poland Krzysztof Rudek has been dealing with FlexSim simulation in ArcelorMittal Poland since 2020. He graduated at the Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki with a Master of Science. Lena Pasich is a management and production engineering graduate from AGH University of Krakow. She’s been combining her studies with professional experience, being a FlexSim simulation team member in ArcelorMittal Poland since 2021. Alicja Cieślewicz-Drożdż joined Arcelor’s FlexSim simulation team in 2023. She holds a master’s in biophysics from the Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie. Aleksandra Wróblewska-Pawlik has been working at ArcelorMittal Poland for a year. She has a Master’s in Automatics and Robotics from AGH University of Krakow. |
| FlexSim simulation projects in service of steel production in ArcelorMittal Poland. The whole team is going to present a wide variety of their projects: how they were conducted, what were the solutions for defined simulation problems and what their results were. They want to show the evolution of simulation projects in AMP in the last few years. |
| Paweł Woźny, ASTOR, Poland Since 2018, associated with ASTOR in the Intralogistics Business Line. Responsible for designing intralogistics systems, inter-process flows, automation, and robotics projects. As a solution architect, he not only plans and evaluates mechanical or logical structures of the project, but also prepares simulation analysis and software tools that help to validate the whole design. Graduate of the Faculty of Mechanics and Machine Construction at Poznań University of Technology. |
| Identifying needs and building a vision in intralogistics projects with the support of FlexSim. Use case examples, based on background story, starting from problem identification to the iterative search for a solution in autonomous pallet transportation task. |
| Marcin Kaźmierski | Jabil | Poland Marcin Kaźmierski has been with Jabil for more than 20 years, working on engineering aspects of manufacturing processes. He has been interested in simulation for about 5 years and has been supporting the development of simulation capabilities at Jabil globally for 1.5 years. |
| Effective Creation and Implementation of Simulations in a Manufacturing Company. The presentation aims to highlight the key aspects of effective implementation and creation of simulations by presenting the concept and possibilities based on sample solutions. |
| Agata Marciniak | Metroplan | Poland An experienced Project Director at Metroplan Polska Sp. z o.o. since 2018. Agata has proven herself in successful management of large intralogistics and construction projects in all phases, especially in international environments. With extensive knowledge and proven expertise in project management, is delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Since 2020, actively led simulation projects using FlexSim software, applying advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure successful delivery. One of the most significant achievements in this area is the completion of the simulation model for the Rossmann in Łódź (Poland). Agata is known for her results-oriented approach, continuous improvement mindset, and deep industry knowledge. |
| Simulation Model of an Automatic Warehouse Installation in the Rossmann Distribution Center in Łódź: Why Is It Necessary? The largest and most complex warehouse automation installations supporting national distribution centers cannot be fully understood with traditional analytical tools. Their efficient operation relies on decisions made by a team of experts who draw on their knowledge and familiarity with the logistics tasks at hand. However, achieving process optimization requires a global perspective, and effective decision-making demands reliable data tailored to specific needs. To gain a comprehensive understanding of one of the largest warehouse automation installations in Poland, a simulation model of the Rossmann automation system in Łódź was developed. This model enables the testing of operational scenarios as well as organizational and technological changes. The development, verification, validation, and practical application of this model proved to be a complex but rewarding endeavor. |
| Vedran Radinović-Lukić | Grundfos | Serbia Vedran is 36 years old, living with his family in Belgrade, where he completed a master’s in mechanical engineering. His initial exposure to simulation (structural) occurred during the studies, and this interest has developed over time. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Manager for AME Simulation at Grundfos, where he is responsible for deploying simulation software to drive benefits for the company. |
| Simulation as an enabler for sustainable and modular production lines and processes The objective is to understand how we, as a company, benefit from using FlexSim and how we are developing our line concepts to ensure our company becomes CO2-neutral soon. |
| Krzysztof Jurczyk | InterMarium | Poland One of the most experienced simulation engineers in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. In InterMarium since 2017. The author of the “FlexSim. User’s Guide” – considered the official textbook for learning modeling and simulation using FlexSim software. Krzysztof is a Certified FlexSim trainer of all levels of competence. Krzysztof delivered countless training courses and commercial projects in various industries. |
| Serious Simulation Games by InterMarium Simulation games powered by FlexSim are something new. The presentation will show how they can be used in the classroom and what possibilities they offer. In addition, different ways of introducing and using FlexSim simulation games will be presented. |
| Roger Hullinger | Autodesk | USA Roger Hullinger started FlexSim Software Products, Inc. with Bill Nordgren and Cliff King in 1993, as resellers for a Dutch simulation software product called Taylor II. In the early 2000s, Bill, Cliff, and Roger started FlexSim as an independent simulation software company. Roger and his co-founders worked all aspects of the business, but over time some stratification of responsibilities emerged. Roger ran FlexSim’s operations for the past 24 years and, since November 2023 when Autodesk purchased FlexSim, he has led FlexSim’s business transition into Autodesk’s larger organization. Roger has been married for 30 years to his beautiful wife Jenny. They have six great kids, two sons-in-law, and two granddaughters. Roger enjoys downhill skiing with his family, hunting throughout the western U.S., hiking, driving the backroads exploring Utah’s red-rock deserts, and reading history books. Roger volunteers regularly for a nonprofit organization that operates the farm whose products are freely given to good people who have fallen on hard times. Roger graduated with a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1985 and received an M.S. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1991. |
| Case for Simulation and the Future of FlexSim with Autodesk. |
| Jonah Kendell | Autodesk | USA Jonah is from Salt Lake City, Utah. Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. Jonah has been a software development engineer at FlexSim for about 2 years. He’s married and has two beautiful daughters. Jonah enjoys snow skiing, tennis, and golf. |
| FlexSim Development Plans it will be a closer look at some of the features recently added to FlexSim, as well as a sneak peek into the new features, modules, and capabilities that will be arriving in FlexSim in the coming months. Get excited about the future of FlexSim, especially now that it is a part of Autodesk! |
| Expert’s Panel: Trends in Discrete Process Simulation Together with our guests: Roger Hullinger (FlexSim Inc), Slawomir Luscinski (Kielce University of Technology), and Vedran Radinović-Lukić (Grundfos), we will try to find answers to questions about how our use of simulation will change in the coming years. |
| Sławomir Luściński | Kielce University of Technology | Poland Assistant Professor at the Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Management and Computer Modelling. Head of the Smart Production Systems Modelling Laboratory at the CENWIS Research and Development Center of the KUT. Sławomir’s current research interests include various aspects of production engineering and management, particularly information systems (business informatics, business information management), computer modeling and simulation in production and logistics, and Industry 4.0. The current list of peer-reviewed and published articles includes 59 positions. He is the PhD’s co-promoter of three dissertations in Production Engineering science (one defended in 2015) a promoter of 37 Master’s theses and 107 Diplomas in Production Engineering and Logistics. |
| Jazz concert Mikołaj Budniak Quartet | Poland |
| This year, “My favorite things” material will be presented, including the leader’s favorite standards (like Coltrane, Shorter, Haden), and the repertoire will also include Budniak’s compositions. The group has been present on the Polish jazz scene for many years, and their music is proven by numerous domestic and foreign awards and recordings. The ensemble will perform as follows: Marta Wajdzik – alto saxophone Filip Gąsiorowski – piano Mikołaj Budniak – double bass Bartosz Staromiejski – drums Click here and listen to the project dedicated to the memory of Andrzej Cudzich, created by the leader together with Marta Wajdzik and others. |
Rules for participation
The InterMarium Simulation Conference is organized by InterMarium Sp. z o.o. In order to attend, please, register by filling out the form below. Admission to the conference is available only to registered participants. For academics and professionals in logistics, production, process optimization, or continuous improvement, admission is free*.
*Free admission is provided for two attendees from a single organization. For each other person from a given organization, and for all other interested parties (for example students) the cost of participation is 1500 PLN gross. For an invoice, please send the necessary details to krystian.kogut@intermarium.com.pl
