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Next Gen Manufacturing - Additive Manufacturing for the Future
October 23, 2025 - October 24, 2025
Experience the "Next Gen Manufacturing" congress: Two days full of insights into additive manufacturing with C-level speakers and groundbreaking industry topics.
Application-oriented, cross-industry, groundbreaking!
Welcome to the Additive Manufacturing Congress 2025 in Munich, the trend-setting, international event with managing directors, CEOs, executives and politicians. From October 23 to 24, 2025, we offer you a unique platform to exchange ideas on the latest application-related developments in the field of additive manufacturing. "Next Gen Manufacturing - Additive Manufacturing for the Future" is the meeting place for leading minds and innovators from various industries.
Expect exciting presentations and panel discussions by the following personalities, such as
Politics
- Hubert Aiwanger - Bavarian State Minister for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and Deputy Bavarian Prime Minister, Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
- Markus Blume - Bavarian State Minister for Science and the Arts, Bavarian State Minister for Science and the Arts
Economy
- Rudolf Franz - Chief Executive Officer, voxeljet AG
- Dr. Peter Körte - Member of the Managing Board, Siemens AG
- Marie Langer - Chief Executive Officer, EOS GmbH
- Sam O'Leary - Chief Executive Officer, Nikon SLM Solutions
- Prof. Dr. Michael Suess - Executive Chairman, OC Oerlikon Corporation AG
Science
- Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Daub - Institute Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology IGCV
- Prof. Dr. Ingomar Kelbassa - Institute Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Additive Production Technologies IAPT
Practical applications illustrate how additive manufacturing improves products and processes. Experts will share their personal experiences and show how this technology has enabled innovative solutions and increased their competitiveness. To this end, you can expect top-class keynotes, short presentations of exceptional business cases and a selection of discussion rounds & panels. The application-driven nature of additive manufacturing ensures diversity in the comparison of industries. The exhibition area presents the latest technology.
A particular focus is on mobility, medical technology, mechanical engineering and defense. Lightweight components, customized parts and innovative design options increase the efficiency and performance of vehicles. Medical technology also benefits from the advantages of additive manufacturing. Patient-specific implants and biocompatible materials are revolutionizing medical care. Mechanical engineering is also benefiting from the faster and more cost-efficient production of tools, molds and prototypes. In the defense sector, additive manufacturing enables the flexible production of spare parts and equipment. Numerous applications in these four areas will be presented to you at the congress.
Gain unique insights into practical applications and find out how to successfully establish this technology in your company. In addition, the event offers valuable contacts and inspiration to integrate the technology profitably into your daily business.
Please note that the event will be held in English.
| Category | Price (gross)* / Price (net) |
|---|---|
| Economy / research organization | € 928.20 / € 780.00 |
| Start-up (date of foundation after 01.01.2019) / university / public institutions | € 464.10 / € 390.00 |
| Students (student ID required) | € 185.64 / € 156.00 |
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Seidel,
"This congress has the potential and the task of providing a decisive impetus to secure the position of Germany and Bavaria in the leading group of the growth market of additive manufacturing."
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Seidel
Head of Smart Manufacturing Lab, Munich University of Applied Sciences
Frank Carsten Herzog,
"Future prospects arise from an understanding of new technologies. The Next Gen Manufacturing Congress offers the right platform for this."
Frank Carsten Herzog
Founder and Managing Partner, HZG Group
Katrin Wudy,
"The transfer of scientific findings into industrial practice is crucial for the innovative capacity of our economy. Especially in the field of additive manufacturing, research and industry need to work more closely together in order to implement new technologies effectively and quickly. The 'Next Gen Manufacturing' congress offers an ideal platform to promote dialog between science and industry and to jointly develop solutions for a more efficient implementation of research results in practice."
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Katrin Wudy
Professorship of Laser-based Additive Manufacturing, TUM
Arno Held,
"Next Gen Manufacturing brings together the most important minds in Europe's leading industrial location. If you want to help shape the future, you can't miss out."
Arno Held
Managing Partner, AM Ventures
Toolcraft AG,
"For almost two decades, toolcraft AG has been successfully integrating additive manufacturing technologies into existing value chains - especially in regulated industries. As a technology provider from the SME sector, we would like to show at the 'Next Gen Manufacturing' congress how innovation and industrial maturity go hand in hand. In my role as one of the two heads of the Additive Manufacturing expert panel - appointed by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs - I am particularly looking forward to the exchange at the congress."
Christoph Hauck
Chief Technology and Sales Officer, toolcraft AG
Dr. Karsten Heuser,
"Additive manufacturing is a key technology in more than 10 industries that makes it possible to achieve better energy generation, shorter repair cycles, cheaper customization or higher efficiency while using less material. Germany, and Bavaria in particular, is a pioneer along the entire value chain. The Bavarian High Tech Agenda is pursuing the strategic goal of remaining a leader in the future with machines, software, design and the use of industrial 3D printing. The aim of the strategy congress is to exchange strategies, needs and successes between all stakeholders, politics, industry, SMEs, start-ups and research and to identify common ways in which the next generation of manufacturing, enabled by AM, can be successfully shaped and how technologies such as AI and the development of strong ecosystems can help accelerate this transition."
Dr. Karsten Heuser
Vice President Additive Manufacturing, Siemens AG
Dr. Marius Lakomiec,
"The Next Gen Manufacturing Congress brings together precisely those players who will make our industry fit for the future. As a member of the expert committee, I see this as a unique platform to not only discuss innovations in the field of additive manufacturing and digitalized production processes, but to actively help shape them."
Dr. Marius Lakomiec
Global Manager Technology Funding & Standardization, EOS GmbH
Opening speech "Industry offensive - additive manufacturing as a driver for Germany as a business location"
AT: "Political framework conditions for additive manufacturing in Bavaria as an industrial location"
StMWi,
© StMWK/Böttcher,
Dr. Karsten Heuser,
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carolin Körner/Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg,
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carolin Körner/Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg,
Prof. Katrin Wudy/Technische Universität München,
Christoph Hauck/toolcraft AG,
Prof. Dr. Christian Seidel/Hochschule München,
Joachim Zettler/EOS GmbH,
Joachim Zettler/EOS GmbH,
Dr. Karsten Heuser,
Frank Carsten Herzog/Concept Laser GmbH,
Frank Carsten Herzog/Concept Laser GmbH,
Arno Held,
You can expect exciting presentations and panel discussions by the following personalities from politics, science and business. In addition to our expert committee , we will be bringing the following people to the stage who have already confirmed their attendance:
Politics:
- Hubert Aiwanger - Bavarian State Minister for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and Deputy Bavarian Prime Minister, Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
- Werner Loscheider - Head of Division Construction Industry, Lightweight Construction / New Materials, Resource Efficiency, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)
Economy
- Stefanie Brickwede - Managing Director, Mobility goes Additive e.V.
- Rudolf Franz - Chief Executive Officer, voxeljet AG
- Max Horn - Co-Founder & CEO, FIDENTIS
- Marie Langer - Chief Executive Officer, EOS GmbH
- Sam O'Leary - Chief Executive Officer, Nikon SLM Solutions
- Dr. Thorsten Löwer - Chief Executive Officer, pro-beam GmbH
- Dr.-Ing. Michael Ott - Head of Technology Catalyst & Substainability, Siemens Healthineers AG
- Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Piegert - Department Lead Additive Manufacturing, Siemens Energy AG
- Astrid Rota - Managing Director of Additive Manufacturing, Kurtz Ersa
- Prof. Dr. Michael Suess - Executive Chairman, OC Oerlikon Corporation AG
- Dr.-Ing. Joachim Zettler - Chief Business Officer Metal, EOS GmbH
Scientific experts
- Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Daub - Institute Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology IGCV
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Döpper - Head of Process Innovation Department, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA
- Prof. Dr. Ingomar Kelbassa - Institute Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Additive Production Technologies IAPT
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Henrich Schleifenbaum - Chair of Digital Additive Production, RWTH Aachen University
Next Gen Manufacturing - Additive Manufacturing for the Future is a unique opportunity to position yourself as a player in additive manufacturing, make valuable contacts and expand your network.
Become part of our exclusive exhibition and secure your place today via our exhibition store.
The exhibitor package includes
- Basic infrastructure for your stand (approx. 3x2m area, power connection, 1 high table)
- Two exhibitor passes (incl. participation in the congress, catering)
- Presentation of the company on the event website (company logo, brief description of the company)
- Organizational support by employees of Bayern Innovativ GmbH
Secure your participation as an exhibitor and become part of our event!
The expert committee of the Next Gen Manufacturing Congress is made up of renowned personalities from business, science and politics. With their technical expertise and strategic foresight, they shape the content of the congress.
| Name | Function / Company |
|---|---|
| Stefanus Bosch | Head of Additive Manufacturing Predevelopment and Planning / BMW Group |
| Christoph Hauck | Head of Technology and Sales / toolcraft AG |
| Arno Held | Managing Partner / AM Ventures |
| Frank Carsten Herzog | Managing Director / HZG Management GmbH & Co KG |
| Dr. Karsten Heuser | Vice President for Additive Manufacturing / Siemens AG |
| Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Carolin Körner | Chair of Materials Science / FAU Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg |
| Dr. Marius Lakomiec | Global Manager Technology Funding & Standardization / EOS GmbH |
| Prof. Dr. Peter Mayr | Professor for Materials Technology of Additive Manufacturing / Technical University of Munich |
| Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Seidel | Head of Smart Manufacturing Lab and Bavarian PhD Cluster, Munich University of Applied Sciences |
| Prof. Dr.-Ing. Katrin Wudy | Professorship for Laser-based Additive Manufacturing / Technical University of Munich |
Venue
Science Congress Center Munich
Walther-von-Dyck-Straße 10
85748 Garching near Munich
Public transport connections
The conference center can be easily reached by subway "U6 - Garching Forschungszentrum".
You are welcome to use the DB event ticket for your journey
Parking
For guests arriving by car, the "Galileo - Tiefgarage Campus Garching" (Walther-Von-Dyck Str. 6, 85748 Garching bei Münchenv) offers parking spaces for a fee.
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