The Polarion user conference is a highly anticipated event that brings together a diverse community of users, experts, and enthusiasts from around the world. It serves as a platform to explore the latest advancements in Polarion technology, gain valuable insights from industry leaders, and discover innovative use cases and best practices.
Achim Ruder, Luca Russo - Portfolio Development Polarion
Siemens
Agenda Walkthrough, Location Security Information, and UX Area Explanation.
14:00 - 14:30
Keynote: Key Trends Shaping the Future: AI, Cybersecurity, and Cloud for Software-Defined Products
Franco Megali - VP and CEO Italy, Israel and Greece at Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens
"Imagine developing products that learn, adapt, and evolve in real-time. Today, we'll explore how the convergence of AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies is making this vision a reality. We'll journey through the entire product lifecycle, revealing how these technologies are not just enhancing, but fundamentally reimagining, the way we innovate, from initial concept to continuous market evolution."
14:30 - 15:00
Polarion 4 Ducati Motor Holding
Pietro Mappa and Stefano Celestino
Ducati
Joint presentation by the IT and R&D departments of Ducati Motor Holding on the use of Polarion for end-to-end software lifecycle management. The session will showcase current architectures, integrated processes, and planned developments to meet cybersecurity regulatory requirements.
15:00 - 15:30
Revolutionizing Project Delivery: Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and Polarion in Harmony
Donovan Karhutalvi and Victorien Alric
Wärtsilä Energy
The synergy between AWP and Polarion results in the streamlining of project execution and enhancing collaboration.
15:30 - 16:00
☕ Coffee Break
Coffee Room
Break & Networking Time
16:00 - 16:30
Maximizing Efficiency with Polarion ALM: Strategies for Success in a Digital Transformation
Mario Goetz
Johnson & Johnson
Discover how Polarion ALM streamlines project and risk management through real-world use cases. Learn to boost efficiency with reusable content libraries, digital training platforms, and integrated workflows. We'll explore time savings, external system integration (PLM, JIRA), and enhanced collaboration. Unlock Polarion’s potential as a digital transformation catalyst through strategic partnerships.
16:30 - 17:00
Migration of Two Polarion SVN Repositories
Cassidy Gardner
Borgwarner
The successful migration and unification of two large scale Polarion SVN repositories at BorgWarner. The legacy systems contained a combined total of approximately 15 million revisions. The goal was to consolidate the two into a single, cloud-hosted Polarion instance (version 2404) with a four-node cluster architecture.This topic provides valuable insights for organizations undertaking similar large-scale Polarion migrations, especially those involving complex version histories and distributed teams.
Get a detailed walkthrough of the latest Polarion 2506 capabilities and upcoming enhancements with the Polarion Product Management team. Familiarize yourself with hidden tips and tricks of the latest version to get the most out of your Polarion.
14:30 - 15:00
Sailing Ahead with AI and Polarion ALM: Ensuring America’s Cup Rule Compliance
Gilberto Nobili
Luna Rossa
Discover how Luna Rossa fuses AI with Polarion ALM to track the evolving regulations. Automated impact analysis flags every rule change, letting engineers instantly verify whether each design iteration remains fully compliant, accelerating innovation while eliminating regulatory bottleneck.
15:00 - 15:30
☕ Coffee Break
Coffee Room
Break & Networking Time
15:30 - 16:00
Streamlining Swiss Rail Projects with Polarion
Luca Pancani, Natalia Malwina Pawlak
Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail Switzerland has embarked on a transformative journey by integrating Polarion, a modern Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tool, into its project workflows. This strategic move aims to enhance collaboration, reduce manual effort, and improve consistency across complex rail projects.
16:00 - 16:30
Transforming Tender Management in the Railway Industry
Ralf Smolarek
SBB
Explore practical solutions for managing long-running tender projects in the railway industry. Navigate beyond the limitations of traditional tools like Excel and Word as we demonstrate how Polarion supports seamless traceability and efficient review processes. Learn how this approach enhances collaboration and operational efficiency within the tender management process.
16:30 - 17:00
Better achieve quality & efficiency and compliance through FusionX
Michael Zhou
Teamlive
The organization expects its R&D team to deliver high-quality, high-efficiency outcomes that also comply with industry regulations. However, in reality, people often perceive compliance-based R&D as a hindrance to efficiency. Can these three goals achieve a pragmatic balance? We will demonstrate how FusionX, an all-in-one industry solution, enables the harmonious integration of all three aspects
17:00 - 17:30
Schaeffler Case Study: Successful Transition from Jira, MS Project and Excel to Polarion
Jiri Walek
Nextedy
This session explores the key requirements that needed to be addressed to support Schaeffler’s transition from Jira, MS Project, and Excel to Polarion. We will highlight how Nextedy’s proven project and resource management tools met enterprise-scale needs such as advanced scheduling, capacity planning, and agile program management, ensuring a smooth adoption of Polarion across the organization
17:30 - 18:00
Polarion Tomorrow and Beyond
Jiri Jandl, Petr Šibík - Polarion Product Management Team
Siemens
Take a deep dive into the future of Polarion with insights from the Product Management Team. This session will focus on upcoming features, long-term development plans, and how Polarion is integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities to transform the way teams collaborate and innovate.
18:00 - 19:30
🍹 Networking Time
Siemens
Networking Time
19:30 - 22:00
🍽️ Aperitivo/Dinner
Siemens
Visiting Gli Orti di Siemens means discovering a green oasis where nature, work, and community come together. Take part in the Siemens outdoor experience.
Achim Ruder, Luca Russo - Portfolio Development Polarion
Siemens
Agenda Walkthrough and Location Security Information
9:15 - 10:00
Driving automotive Innovation with the Cloud: Accelerating Software-Defined Product Development with Scalable, Connected Platforms
Marco Massara
AWS
In the era of software-defined, connected, and intelligent products, cloud adoption is no longer optional, it's essential. Cloud-native development environments offer the scalability, flexibility, and global collaboration capabilities needed to accelerate innovation, improve quality, and reduce time-to-market.
This session explores how the shift toward the Software-Defined Product (SDP) is reshaping the industrial ecosystem, focusing on automotive examples. From manufacturers to suppliers and technology partners AWS in collaboration with Siemens, is enabling this transition through cloud-enabled solutions, empowering industrial players to thrive in this new landscape
10:00 - 10:30
Managing requirements of large infrastructure projects with Polarion X
Johanna Varnander, Requirements Manager
Hitachi Energy Sweden
Establishing common process and leveraging Polarion X for capturing and managing requirements of large High-Voltage Direct Current converter systems
10:30 - 11:00
MedTech Meets Method: Our Polarion X Story at SteelcoBelimed during the post merging
Hüseyin Yilmaz, Riccardo Simionato
SteelcoBelimed
In the dynamic landscape of medical technology, SteelcoBelimed embarked on a transformative journey to enhance product lifecycle management through the implementation of Polarion X during the post merging of the companies Steelco SPA and Belimed AG in SteelcoBelimed NewCo. This case study explores how the integration of Polarion X streamlined cross-functional collaboration, improved traceability, and aligned with regulatory compliance in the MedTech sector. By adopting a methodical approach rooted in agile principles and digital innovation, the project not only modernized development workflows but also fostered a culture of transparency and continuous improvement. This story highlights key milestones, challenges, and the strategic alignment between technology and methodology that have driven success across new SteelcoBelimed’s global teams.
11:00 - 11:30
☕ Coffee Break
Coffee Room
Break & Networking Time
11:30 - 12:00
Accelerating Innovation with Polarion X: From Ground to Cloud with Siemens Services
Guido Levi, Martina Hanzlikova
Siemens
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations need agile, scalable, and collaborative solutions to manage complex product development. This presentation explores how Siemens services empower both new and existing customers to unlock the full potential of Polarion X in the cloud. For new customers, we’ll showcase how Siemens’ Rapid Implementation methodology and the Xcelerator Academy’s Start package ensure a smooth and knowledge-rich onboarding experience. For existing customers, we’ll guide you through a proven transformation journey—from evaluating the transformation approach, to understanding operational handover and user management in the cloud. Real-world success stories and lessons learned will highlight the tangible benefits of moving to Polarion X. Whether you're starting fresh or evolving your current setup, this session will equip you with the insights and confidence to thrive in the cloud
12:00 - 12:30
Meet the Experts
Polarion Team
Siemens
Connect with seasoned professionals in ALM and Polarion solutions. Discover best practices, ask your toughest questions, and gain insights directly from the experts. Whether you're new to Polarion or a power user, this session offers valuable takeaways for everyone.