Dec 20, 2024

IVAM Hightech Summit 2025 – Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation

Dec 20, 2024

The IVAM Hightech Summit, one of the leading conferences in the microtechnology industry, will once again offer a unique platform in May 2025 to exchange knowledge, foster collaborations, and explore the latest developments in microtechnology, nanotechnology, and digitalization. Every year, it provides a unique opportunity for professionals and executives to discuss the latest advances in microsystems technology and related fields. A key focus of the conference is the concrete exchange along the value chain to facilitate effective business initiation.

Conference and Anniversary Celebration

In 2025, the IVAM Hightech Summit will not only serve as a gathering for leading professionals in the industry but also celebrate a significant milestone: the 30th anniversary of the IVAM Microtechnology Network. Under the theme “Tech United: Bridging Nations, Building Future”, the event will highlight the international character of the network and its commitment to uniting countries, industries, and ideas.

The event will take place on May 21-22, 2025, at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund's football stadium, offering a dynamic stage for more than 1.5 days of knowledge exchange, networking, and strategic discussions. Highlights of the event include:

  • Comprehensive Conference Program: An overview of the current state of microtechnology and its latest applications.
  • Technical Accompanying Exhibition: Innovations and real-world application examples presented live.
  • Evening Networking Event: A special opportunity for industry experts to connect.
  • Official General Meeting: An important forum for IVAM members to participate in decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Executive Club Strategic Meeting: A high-level meeting for executives to discuss the future directions of the industry.

Exchanging Along the Value Chain

For companies in the microtechnology sector, the IVAM Hightech Summit is more than just a conference – it’s a gateway to valuable business partnerships. The event promotes direct interaction along the entire value chain, making it an ideal environment for establishing valuable business connections.

The presentations will focus on the exciting connections between photonics, microfluidics, sensor technology and quantum physics with medical technology and other technological fields of application. Young companies will present new technologies and innovative approaches in innovation pitches. In addition, a panel discussion will shed light on current issues for small and medium-sized enterprises and offer possible solutions.

In addition, the accompanying technical exhibition offers an excellent opportunity for technology companies to showcase their latest products, collaborative projects, and research. Whether as individual exhibitors or in partnership, members can present the innovations that have shaped the last three decades of microtechnology.

Business Partners of the IVAM Hightech Summit 2025

The following business partners are supporting the IVAM Hightech Summit 2025: AEMtec GmbH, Jüke Systemtechnik GmbH, Raith GmbH, PLANOPTIK AG, Wirtschaftsförderung der Stadt Dortmund, PERCIPIO Robotics, AMA Verband für Sensorik und Messtechnik e.V., Chilas B.V., Epiphany B.V., OptoSigma Europe SAS, lambda glass solutions GmbH & Co.KG, eagleyard Photonics GmbH, SmarAct GmbH, SmartMembranes GmbH, PHIX B.V., velixX GmbH and ITB Ingenieurgesellschaft für technische Berechnungen mbH. Companies interested in becoming business partners are warmly invited to inquire about partnership packages, tailored exhibition opportunities, and event sponsorship.

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