The Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE in Kaiserslautern has been one of the leading research institutes in the area of software and systems engineering methods for more than 20 years. With its applied research, the institute develops innovative solutions for the design of dependable digital ecosystems, thereby accelerating the economic and social benefits for its customers. The focus of Fraunhofer IESE is on topics such as “Autonomous Systems”, “Industrie 4.0”, and “Smart Farming”, as well as on digital solutions for rural and urban areas. In more than 1,500 customer projects, the institute has already transferred cutting-edge research into sustainable business practices, successfully contributing its competencies in the areas of Processes, Architecture, Data, Security, Safety, Requirements Engineering, and User Experience. Fraunhofer IESE is one of 72 institutes and research units of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. Together they have a major impact on shaping applied research in Europe and worldwide and contribute to Germany’s competitiveness in international markets.