Lukas Schopp

Lukas Schopp is the CEO of ETM professional control GmbH (A Siemens Company), spearheading the vision to transform into an AI-native software powerhouse. Aligning with the “Siemens ONE” philosophy, he integrates industrial automation with cutting-edge AI. He drives the evolution of SIMATIC WinCC OA, a leading SCADA IT/OT platform for critical infrastructure, deployed globally to secure and optimize water supply systems. His passionate credo, “Use AI, Use AI, Use AI!”, drives a radical shift toward operational excellence while keeping the human at the center. At the Festival dell’Acqua in Rome, he shares how this next era of software—from intelligent monitoring to predictive analytics—is revolutionizing the safety and efficiency of global water supply.