Conference program

March 16 | Pre-Networking Evening Event

March 17-18 | Conference, Exhibition & B2B Matchmaking, AM Tours

"Boosting AM applications in industrial production"

Staged under this motto, the 2-day conference program will focus on these key topics:

3d printing innovations

Advanced materials

Automation and
volume production

Politics and ecosystems

Day 1

Monday, March 17, 2025 | Subject to change.

  • 08.00 - 09.00

    Check-in, morning coffee and networking in the exhibition

    Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
    Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
  • 09.00 - 09.20

    Welcome and networking kick-off

  • 09.20 - 09.40

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

    Our path to additive series production - how to get there!

  • 09.40 - 10.00

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

    How AM fundametally transforms our design and production processes

  • 10.00 - 10.40

    PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A

    Boosting AM series application: European R&D and funding programs in the global race

  • 10.40 - 11.20

    Coffee break | Networking in the exhibition

  • 11.20 - 11.35

    PRESENTATION

    The next printer generation:
    Status quo and benefits of multi-material printing

    11.20 - 12.20 | USER SESSION @Innovation Stage

    Best practices for industrial AM application

  • 11.35 - 11.50

    PRESENTATION

    Where are we going in metal printing?

  • 11.50 - 12.30

    PERSPECTIVE SESSION | Q&A

    Scaling Up: Insights from pioneers in high-volume series production

  • 12.30 - 14.00

    Lunch break | Networking in the exhibition

    12.00 - 14.00 | Women in AM Luncheon


    		50 female AM leaders meet and discuss

  • 13.00 - 13.50

    TECH PITCHES @Innovation Stage

    New material pitches | Pioneers present latest innovations

  • 14.00 - 14.20

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

    From concept to AM manufacturing in 5 weeks: a case study

  • 14.20 - 15.00

    PERSPECTIVE SESSION | Q&A

    AM meets AI - what to expect?

  • 15.00 - 15.15

    Coffee break | Networking in the exhibition

  • 15.15 - 17.15

    WORKSHOP #1

    Applying AM to the factory floor

    WORKSHOP #2

    Fuck-up session - Personal discussions on AM failures

    Working Sessions [parallel sessions]

  • 15.15 - 17.15

    TECH PITCHES @Innovation Stage

    Serial production & post-processing pitches

    15.15 - 16.15 | BARCAMPS @Exhibition Floor

    Pioneers present latest innovations
    		Topics will be voted on

  • 17.15 - 17.40

    Coffee break | Networking in the exhibition

  • 17.40 - 18.00

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

    30% savings: How AM transformed our obsolescence management

  • 18.00 - 18.20

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

    Making C-Level and society aware: Moving AM from a hidden technology into a mainstream topic

  • 18.20 - 22.00

    AFTER WORK PARTY

    Evening reception in the exhibition with flying dinner, cocktails, music and networking

Day 2

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | Subject to change.

  • 08.00 - 09.00

    Check-in, morning coffee and networking in the exhibition

    Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
    Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
  • 09.00 - 09.10

    Opening of Day 2 and Recap

  • 09.10 - 09.30

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

    A case study for material selection: Certified materials with a proven eco-footprint at reasonable costs

  • 09.30 - 09.50

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

    Beyond aerospace, automotive and medical: These industries are adopting AM at a large scale

  • 09.50 - 10.30

    PERSPECTIVE SESSION | Q&A

    Towards a sustainable economy - the 3D printing impact

  • 10.30 - 11.00

    Coffee break | Networking in the exhibition

  • 11.00 - 11.50

    APPLIED SCIENCE TRACK | Q&A

    Today's research for tomorrow's industrialization

  • 11.00 - 11.45

    PRESENTATIONS @Innovation Stage

    Market spotlights:
    What's happening in Turkey, China and India?

    DEEP DIVE #1

    AM automation for series production

    [parallel sessions]

  • 11.50 - 12.10

    PRESENTATION | Q&A

    Safe quality is here - 99% stability in series AM production

    11.50 - 12.35 | DEEP DIVE #2

    The IP challenge - How to protect data in highly connected manufacturing environments

    [parallel sessions]

  • 12.10 - 12.30

    Short recharging break

  • 12.30 - 12.50

    PRESENTATION | Q&A

    Mass customization with 3D printing: From manufacturing challenge to consumer paradise

    12.30 - 13.40 | TECH PITCHES @Innovation Stage

    3d printing technology pitches

    [parallel sessions]
    		Pioneers present latest innovations

  • 12.50 - 13.10

    PRESENTATION | Q&A

    Portable AM factories: Making on-demand manufacturing a reality

  • 13.10 - 13.40

    OUTLOOK PANEL | Q&A

    What are the game changing applications of the next few years?

  • 13.40 - 13.45

    Wrap up and closing address

  • 13.45 - 15.00

    Farewell and networking lunch in the exhibition

  • 15.00 - 17.30

    EXCURSIONS | Q&A

    4 AM tours through Berlin to inspiring 3D printing sites in the capital

Networking Event @Pre-Day

Sunday, March 16, 2025

We offer a shuttle bus service that starts at 5.30 pm at the main entrance of the ECC Berlin.
Further information will be announced in time.

  • 18.00 - 22.00

    Pre-Networking Evening Event @ an extraordinary location in Berlin - stay curious!

    Exclusive pre-networking event at an extraordinary location in Berlin. Only included in Premium and All Access attendee tickets.
    Exclusive pre-networking event at the extraordinary location Wasserwerk Berlin. Only included in Premium and All Access attendee tickets.