Henning Schmitz

Speaker

Henning Schmitz

Head of Process Automation, Bayer AG

Henning Schmitz leads the Process Automation function at Bayer, where he is driving the strategic implementation of intelligent automation across the organization. With over 15 years of experience at Bayer, his expertise spans SAP process landscapes, interface development, and end-to-end process optimization. Henning combines a strong technical background with a deep understanding of business process management, gained through roles in IT, global project management, and in-house consulting. He holds a degree in Information Management from the University of Koblenz and has studied internationally in New Zealand, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Ireland.

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Sessions

AI Evolution at Bayer – From Task Automation to Intelligent Orchestration

Case Study

Tuesday, June 24

09:45 am - 10:10 am

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Building on the foundation of Bayer’s extensive RPA journey, the next phase focuses on integrating artificial intelligence to elevate automation beyond repetitive task execution. This AI-driven evolution seeks to unlock new value by enabling cognitive decision-making, predictive capabilities, and adaptive workflows. The presentation outlines how Bayer is embedding AI into its automation ecosystem, shifting from rule-based execution to intelligent orchestration. By aligning AI capabilities with business goals, Bayer explores how to scale smartly while avoiding the pitfalls of overengineering or underutilization. Practical insights from ongoing initiatives highlight how AI is being applied to communication mining, document understanding, and process optimization—ensuring that automation continues to create measurable, strategic value.

In this session you will learn:

How Bayer integrates AI into its existing automation framework
How to assess AI readiness across processes and business units
How to balance innovation with governance in AI-driven automation

PRESENTATION

How Can We Combine RPA and AI to Maximize Long-Term Value at Scale?

4 | Beyond RPA Café

Tuesday, June 24

11:00 am - 03:00 pm

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In what ways does the integration of AI enhance or challenge existing RPA frameworks?
How to shift from automation quantity to automation quality and business value?
What governance models are needed to ensure responsible AI and RPA scaling?
How do you handle technical debt and maintenance in large-scale bot and AI deployments?
What are your lessons learned in combining AI initiatives with traditional automation programs?

Workshop

World Café Harvesting Session

Tuesday, June 24

03:30 pm - 04:05 pm

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The moderators briefly summarize each World Café and present the key findings.

Workshop

Company

Bayer AG

https://www.bayer.com/

Bayer is a global company with core competencies in the life sciences fields of healthcare and agriculture. With our products and services, we aim to benefit people and contribute to improving the quality of life. At the same time, our goal is to create value through innovation, growth, and strong profitability. Through our products, we help address major challenges of our time. These include the growing global population, an aging society, and the efficient and sustainable use of natural resources. In line with our mission, "Bayer: Science For A Better Life," we aim to improve people’s quality of life by preventing, alleviating, and curing diseases. We contribute to ensuring an adequate supply of high-quality food and feed, as well as renewable plant-based raw materials. Our focus is on the development and successful marketing of innovative products and solutions based on scientific knowledge.