Crossing Your Digital Gap | Keynote Dr. Lucian Dold, OMRON B.V. | 3DEXPERIENCE Conference 2026

Digital transformation in manufacturing is no longer optional—it is a strategic imperative for organizations seeking sustainable growth and renewed competitiveness. Yet, as companies strive to digitize their engineering and manufacturing lifecycles, a critical challenge often remains underestimated: the Digital Gap. This gap represents the disconnect between traditional operating models and the demands of a holistic digital value chain. Closing it requires going beyond technology; it calls for three key enablers: robust digital platforms, digitally mature leadership, and a fundamental shift in processes and decision-making toward data-driven paradigms. This presentation addresses the fundamental productivity paradox of digital manufacturing—why significant investments in digitalization often fail to deliver expected returns. We introduce RODI (Return on Digital Investment) as a practical metric for aligning digital initiatives with business outcomes. Far from being a future concept, the presentation showcases real-world applications of Digital Twin technology, illustrating how virtual models of physical assets can unlock efficiency, accelerate innovation, and create measurable business impact. Keynote: “Crossing Your Digital Gap” by Dr. Lucian Dold, Senior General Manager, Global Account Management EMEA at OMRON B.V., at the 3DEXPERIENCE Conference 2026. The keynote addresses how organizations can bridge the gap between traditional operating models and a connected digital value chain by combining robust digital platforms, digitally mature leadership and data-driven decision-making. It also introduces RODI (Return on Digital Investment) as a practical metric for linking digital initiatives to measurable business impact and presents real-world Digital Twin applications in manufacturing. Find more information on the 3DEXPERIENCE Conference website. https://myevents.3ds.com/3dexperience-conference-eurocentral-2026 🔔Don’t forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@dassaultsystemes 🔔Dassault Systèmes official website: https://www.3ds.com/ 🔔Learn more about what Dassault Systèmes do: https://www.3ds.com/about/company/what-is-dassault-systemes 🤳 Follow us! 🤳 💡LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dassaultsystemes 💡TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dassaultsystemes 💡Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dassaultsystemes/ 💡X: https://twitter.com/Dassault3DS 💡Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DassaultSystemes #3DXConference26 #3DEXPERIENCE