The IVAM Hightech Summit is the annual international conference of the IVAM Microtechnology Network, bringing together innovators, researchers, technology providers, manufacturers, and decision-makers from across Europe and beyond.
The summit serves as a platform for exchanging ideas, discovering emerging technologies, and fostering collaborations across the fields of micro- and nanotechnology, photonics, life sciences, medical technology, diagnostics, smart systems, advanced manufacturing, materials, sensors, quantum technologies, and industrial innovation.
Through high-level conference sessions, keynote presentations, interactive workshops, hands-on demonstrations, a technical exhibition, and dedicated networking opportunities, participants gain insights into the latest technological developments while building valuable business and research partnerships.
More than a conference, the IVAM Hightech Summit is where science meets industry, ideas become collaborations, and innovation turns into impact.
Whether you are developing breakthrough technologies, looking for new partners, or exploring future trends, the IVAM Hightech Summit connects the people shaping tomorrow's high-tech landscape.
The IVAM Hightech Summit offers a focused and high-level technical program covering key developments in micro- and nanotechnology in various industries. Across several keynotes and dedicated sessions, participants gain insights into topics such as advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, diagnostics, regulation and industrialization.
The program is always complemented by keynote presentations, a hands-on sessions on applications, and a technical exhibition, providing both in-depth knowledge and practical perspectives along the entire value chain.
The next IVAM Hightech Summit will take place in Berlin on June 17 and June 18, 2027. The conference language is English.
The event provides a dynamic stage for more than 1.5 days of knowledge sharing, networking and strategic discussions.
The IVAM Hightech Summit is the place to connect with the right people, gain valuable industry insights, and initiate new business opportunities. Bringing together experts from industry, research and SMEs, the event offers a unique environment to exchange know-how, identify potential partners and customers, and turn conversations into concrete collaborations. With targeted networking formats and a highly relevant audience, the summit is designed to help you expand your network, strengthen your expertise, and generate new leads in the European high-tech community.
For companies in the microtechnology sector, the IVAM Hightech Summit is more than just a conference - it is a gateway to valuable business partnerships. The event promotes direct exchange along the entire value chain and thus offers an ideal environment for making valuable business contacts.
In addition, the accompanying technical exhibition offers an excellent opportunity for technology companies to present their latest products, cooperation projects and research work. Whether as individual exhibitors or in partnership, members can showcase the innovations that have shaped the last three decades of microtechnology.
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Do you have specific questions? Are you interested in a business partnership? Then please contact the Hightech Summit team at hts@ivam.de.