We are honoured that François Méroc from Airbus will give todays Keynote. It will present the topic of "Connecting the Dots: Transforming Airbus' Industrial Supply Chain for the Challenges of Tomorrow" This presentation will show examples on how Airbus Commercial Aircraft is currently set up in order to organize its industrial supply chain. By reflecting on the achievements of the European aerospace sector during the past half-century, Francois Méroc will then draw the line to the challenges ahead and how Airbus needs to rethink and adapt its supply chain to be ready for the future. Attendees will learn about what makes the aircraft supply chain so specific and exciting. They will also get insights about the concrete advancements of connecting the physical and digital flow as well as about the fields of investigation and research to come.