Conference Program

March 16 | Pre-Networking Evening Event

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

“Boosting AM applications in industrial production”

Staged under this motto, the 2-day conference program is shaped along these focus 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 - 09.40Automation and volume production

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

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

  • 09.40 - 10.003d printing innovations

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

    How AM fundametally transforms our design and production processes

  • 10.00 - 10.40Politics and ecosystems

    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 - 11.35Advanced materials

    PRESENTATION

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

  • 11.35 - 11.50Advanced materials

    PRESENTATION

    Where are we going in metal printing?

  • 11.50 - 12.30Automation and volume production

    PERSPECTIVE SESSION | Q&A

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

  • 11.20 - 12.20Innovation Stage [parallel session]

    PRESENTATIONS

    User Session - Best practices for industrial AM application

  • 12.00 - 14.00Inspiring Pitches, Networking & Lunch

    Women in AM Luncheon: 50 female AM leaders meet and discuss

  • 12.30 - 14.00

    Lunch break | Networking in the exhibition

  • 13.00 - 13.50Innovation Stage [parallel session]

    TECH PITCHES

    New material pitches | Pioneers present latest innovations

  • 14.00 - 14.20Automation and volume production

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

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

  • 14.20 - 15.003d printing innovations

    PERSPECTIVE SESSION | Q&A

    AM meets AI - what to expect?

  • 15.00 - 15.15

    Coffee break | Networking in the exhibition

  • 15.15 - 17.15Working Session [parallel session]

    WORKSHOP #1

    Applying AM to the factory floor

  • 15.15 - 17.15Working Session [parallel session]

    WORKSHOP #2

    Fuck-up session - Personal discussions on AM failures

  • 15.15 - 17.15Innovation Stage [parallel session]

    TECH PITCHES

    Serial production and post-processing pitches | Pioneers present latest innovations

  • 15.15 - 16.15Exhibition [parallel session]

    Barcamps: Topics will be voted on

  • 17.15 - 17.40

    Coffee break | Networking in the exhibition

  • 17.40 - 18.00Automation and volume production

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

    30% savings: How AM transformed our obsolescence management

  • 18.00 - 18.20Politics and ecosystems

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

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

  • 18.20 - 22.00Networking

    AFTER WORK PARTY

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

Day 2

Thuesday, 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 - 09.30Advanced materials

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

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

  • 09.30 - 09.50Automation and volume production

    KEYNOTE | Q&A

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

  • 09.50 - 10.30Politics and ecosystems

    PERSPECTIVE SESSION | Q&A

    Towards a sustainable economy - the 3D printing impact

  • 10.30 - 11.00

    Coffee break | Networking in the exhibition

  • 11.00 - 11.503d printing innovations

    APPLIED SCIENCE TRACK | Q&A

    Today's research for tomorrow's industrialization

  • 11.00 - 11.30Innovation Stage [parallel session]

    PRESENTATIONS | Q&A

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

  • 11.00 - 11.45Working Session [parallel session]

    DEEP DIVE #1 | Q&A

    AM automation for series production

  • 11.45 - 12.30Working Session [parallel session]

    DEEP DIVE #2 | Q&A

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

  • 11.50 - 12.103d printing innovations

    PRESENTATION | Q&A

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

  • 12.10 - 12.30

    Short recharging break

  • 12.30 - 12.503d printing innovations

    PRESENTATION | Q&A

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

  • 12.30 - 13.50Innovation Stage [parallel session]

    TECH PITCHES

    3d printing technology pitches | Pioneers present latest innovations

  • 12.50 - 13.10Automation and volume production

    PRESENTATION | Q&A

    Portable AM factories: making on-demand manufacturing a reality

  • 13.10 - 13.40Automation and volume production

    OUTLOOK PANEL | Q&A

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

  • 13.40 - 13.45

    Closing address

  • 13.45 - 15.00

    Farewell lunch and networking

  • 15.00 - 17.00

    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 provide a bus shuttle service, starting at 17.30 at main entrance, ECC Berlin.
More information to come 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.