Fairs / Events

The conference ECHO 2026 – Sustainability and the Circular Future with UniGR-CIRKLA, organized by Saarland University in collaboration with the Interreg project UniGR-CIRKLA, brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and educators to explore the latest developments in circular economy and sustainability. This international event will showcase innovative research, practical solutions, and policy insights, including the latest results and case studies from UniGR-CIRKLA, which highlight strategies for circular materials, sustainable design, business models, and societal engagement. The conference is designed to inspire both those already involved in UniGR-CIRKLA and newcomers interested in sustainability and circular economy challenges and opportunities. With a specific focus on early career researchers, participants will have the chance to share and discuss experiences, present their work, and build networks across disciplines and regions.

The 16th International Conference on Barkhausen Noise and Micromagnetic Testing will take place on September 21st to 24th, 2026, in Dortmund, Germany. The event will be organized by the Chair of Materials Test Engineering (WPT) at TU Dortmund University. Since 1998, the ICBM conferences have brought together scientists, academics, and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest developments and findings in the field of Barkhausen noise and micromagnetic testing methods. The conference has focused on presenting new applications, developing new sensors, modeling and simulation, modern trends, and material characterization. In this edition, ICBM16 gladly welcomes contributions with a specialized or niche focus, pilot studies as well as investigations that still have unanswered questions.

Sub-divided into the five trade fair segments Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction, InnoTrans occupies all 42 halls available at Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The InnoTrans Convention, the event’s top-level supporting programme, complements the trade fair and will be streamed live. A unique feature of InnoTrans is its outdoor and track display area, where everything from tank wagons to high-speed trains are displayed on 3,500 metres of track. InnoTrans offers vehicle manufacturers the possibility to demonstrate buses on a static Bus Display area and the adjacent Demonstration Course. InnoTrans is organized by Messe Berlin. The fifteenth InnoTrans will take place from 22 to 25 September 2026.

We are excited to announce our upcoming Advanced Forming Technologies Symposium, taking place in September 2026. This event aims to establish a comprehensive platform that brings together leading experts across all major metallurgical disciplines—with a special emphasis on Press-Hardened Steel (PHS), aluminium hot forming, forging, and cold forming. Our vision is to create an inspiring and efficient environment where OEMs, Tier suppliers, material specialists, equipment manufacturers and faculties can connect, exchange knowledge, and spark innovation. Through high-quality technical presentations and open dialogue, we aim to foster new ideas and strengthen collaboration across the industry.

FIRST is a high-level trend forum for those who turn technology into industrial leadership. Semiconductors are the foundation of economic resilience, technological sovereignty, security, and sustainable growth. With initiatives such as the EU Chips Act and Germany’s Hightech Agenda, the strategic importance of European microelectronics is greater than ever.

Predictive maintenance goes hand in hand with the increasing digitalization across all industrial sectors. Particularly in cost-driven industries and within a challenging market environment, it has now established itself as a core maintenance strategy or is—in combination with other strategies—preferred for critical components. Thanks to intelligent sensor technology and sophisticated data analysis, understanding of a company’s own machinery is growing, and experienced maintenance technicians rave about the increased reliability, resilience, and availability of their processes. With its “Predictive Maintenance“ conference, TÜV SÜD provides a forum to learn about the latest state of the art and to facilitate exchange among experts from the chemical and process industries as well as the energy sector.

BAU, the World's Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials and Systems, takes place every two years. Everyone involved in the international community for planning, building and designing buildings comes together here—i.e. architects, planners, investors, representatives of the industrial and commercial sectors, the building trades, etc. BAU bundles know-how from all branches of industry and trades at a high international level. It promotes a concrete exchange of ideas and information, acts as an intermediary and releases synergies. BAU has always been the perfect place for investment decisions. It makes it possible for exhibitors to enter new, international markets and gives all visitors access to genuine, practice-oriented future prospects and lasting added value.