{"id":807,"date":"2026-06-01T19:04:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T23:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/realize-live\/?p=807"},"modified":"2026-06-01T19:04:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T23:04:47","slug":"day-one-digital-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/realize-live\/day-one-digital-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital transformation in action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Realize LIVE day one: energy, connection and momentum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Image-52-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Realize LIVE run club day one\" class=\"wp-image-828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Image-52-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Image-52-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Image-52-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Image-52-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Image-52-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Image-52-1-900x675.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Starting strong, Realize LIVE run club day one<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Day one started early \u2014 and with intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starting strong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Run Club set the pace, with <strong>70 runners<\/strong> taking in the western waterfront at sunrise, finishing with an exclusive event t-shirt and a strong sense of community before the day had even properly begun. Lead by local guides from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.werun313.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.werun313.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WERUN313 <\/a>to start the event in style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That momentum carried straight into the programme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>40 hands-on training sessions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30 breakout sessions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation Hub<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solutions Center<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026all running ahead of the General Session \u2014 setting a clear tone that this is an event built on doing, not just listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Busy-reception-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Busy reception area for Realize LIVE Americas 2026\" class=\"wp-image-823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Busy-reception-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Busy-reception-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Busy-reception-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Busy-reception-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Busy-reception-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Busy-reception-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Registration for 2500+ attendees to Realize LIVE Americas 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning in action <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Training sessions are full, rooms are at capacity, and the whole event feels in motion. Training continues for the remainder of the event and when you get back to the office with the 60 days Siemens Xcelerator Academy access. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation Hub: where curiousity meets action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Monday has set the pace for the next two days\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2026136 attendees across the programme with 83 before we even had the first coffee break taking part in one of 10 themed topic areas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for participation, not observation, the space uses a clever <strong>\u201clights on, lights off\u201d<\/strong> system to signal where help is needed \u2014 pulling people into live challenges in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From workforce evolution and onboarding to deep technical sessions, it\u2019s practical, hands-on and constantly evolving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Solutions-Center-2026-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Solutions-Center-2026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Solutions-Center-2026-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Solutions-Center-2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Solutions-Center-2026-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Solutions-Center-2026-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Solutions-Center-2026-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standout moments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some sessions are already creating real buzz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel featuring the <strong>US Navy expert Robert Stukes and Adam Sheppard from Northrop Grumman, <\/strong>mainstage speakers in 2025, was packed out \u2014 one of those sessions where the energy speaks for itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Full house for the first General Session<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The General Session brought everyone together \u2014 building on an already high-energy start to the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tony Hemmelgarn<\/strong> was joined by <strong>Steve Hoinka from PepsiCo<\/strong>, and the focus was clear and grounded in real-world application \u2014 not just vision, but how organisations move faster with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The themes landed consistently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data connection, learning and prediction are critical before anything is built<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instability can\u2019t simply be fixed later \u2014 it must be designed out upfront<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And the messaging came through in sharp, memorable lines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>when change is constant, clarity is the competitive advantage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>for AI to work, data must be trusted and in context<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>faster engines, with smarter execution will deliver trusted outcomes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It reinforced a shared direction \u2014 connecting engineering, data and execution earlier to avoid risk and unlock better outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tony also shared an exciting new product launch so check the Siemens channels later this week for more details.  The Techcellence Awards wrapped the afternoon&#8230; but for the winners you will need to wait until Wednesday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/General-Session-ready-1024x457.jpg\" alt=\"Large room with Realize LIVE on front stage\" class=\"wp-image-820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/General-Session-ready-1024x457.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/General-Session-ready-600x268.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/General-Session-ready-768x343.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/General-Session-ready-1536x685.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/General-Session-ready-2048x913.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/General-Session-ready-900x401.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">General Session Realize LIVE 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accenture evening reception<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Design &amp; Simulate, Make and Manage &#8211; there&#8217;s a game for that!  Attendees got stuck into building bikes, playing games and tasting the local cuisine as the sun set on a successful day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you missed it, you are in danger of being left behind!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tomorrow in the General Session you can hear from Joe Bohman and Ed Pleet from Shape Corp, if you want to get a sneak peak of Ed&#8217;s content then take visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/realize-live\/shapecorp-digital-transformation\/\">blogcast<\/a> Ed recorded back in May with Magnus Edholm.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Day one has been about connection in every sense \u2014 from the first strides at Run Club to packed sessions, shared insights and conversations that carried long into the evening. A combination of energy, curiosity and eagerness to engage is setting the tone for the week. And if today is anything to go by, day two won\u2019t slow down \u2014 it will build, deepen and connect, Fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Detroit-skyline-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The sun sets on a successful day one of Realize LIVE\" class=\"wp-image-824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Detroit-skyline-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Detroit-skyline-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Detroit-skyline-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Detroit-skyline-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Detroit-skyline-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/Detroit-skyline-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunsets on a successful day one of Realize LIVE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Realize LIVE day one: energy, connection and momentum Day one started early \u2014 and with intent. 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