On 12 and 13 November 2025, the HIMA Group hosted the third edition of its digital 3D conference, HIMA FUN SAFE. Under the theme Digitalization of Safety and Security, around 120 international students and young professionals from eight colleges and universities took part in the event. The conference introduces tech-savvy talents to the challenges and opportunities of functional safety and OT security at an early stage.

Full-body avatars, digital whiteboards, breakout rooms and gamification elements: In 2025, HIMA FUN SAFE once again set new standards for digital learning. As part of the HIMA SAFETY NAVIGATOR digital learning platform, developed in the company’s own innovation lab, himalaya, the conference inspires young talents to pursue careers in the field of functional safety. Compared to previous years, the format was made even more interactive with a stronger practical focus, concrete projects and two topic-specific workshops on functional safety and OT security.

This year, the focus was also on applications of artificial intelligence (AI). Four interactive thematic blocks, featuring presentations, workshops and networking formats offered participants a didactically well-designed and practical learning experience. TriCAT’s new 3D platform created a particularly realistic trade fair and workshop atmosphere including direct feedback via digital sticky notes.

Around 120 students from colleges and universities in Germany, Switzerland, Singapore, Canada, the US, Czechia, Saudi Arabia and the UK took part in the conference. A total of 22 presentations were delivered by students, TÜV Rheinland, TÜV Nord and HIMA experts. Six presentations showcased AI applications in industrial settings, including one by Imperial College London, which presented a doctoral thesis on the use of AI agents in safety-related applications. BITO Campus and HIMA’s innovation lab, himalaya, also contributed exciting presentations.

The HIMA SAFETY NAVIGATOR digital learning platform offers students and young professionals interactive learning modules on functional safety supplemented by case studies, exercises, and practical content. Initial projects with industry partners for professional development are already underway.

More information can be found on here: HIMA FUN SAFE 2025

https://www.hima.com/en/safety_navigator/meet_connect/FUN_SAFE_2025

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