Conference Program

Discover the multifaceted conference program of the IVAM Hightech Summit 2024, which covers a variety of highly interesting topics from the fields of nanotechnology, microelectronics, medical technology and more. Immerse yourself in inspiring presentations, interactive workshops and enriching discussions with leading experts from the high-tech industry.

Light in Motion

SensorTech for Health

Perfect Pass

Quantum Breakthrough

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
09:30
Registration for the IVAM Annual General Meeting
10:00
IVAM Annual General Meeting
12:00
Lunch and Registration
12:50
Welcome (Hansaplatz)
Room 1
13:15
Light in Motion: The Fusion of Photonics and Microfluidics
13:20
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Mike Stummvoll
SmarAct GmbH, Oldenburg, DE
13:40
Pioneering Microfluidics and Photonics with Advanced Quartz Glass Technologies
Sebastian Büsche
lambda glass solutions GmbH & Co.KG, Burgwedel, DE
14:00
Where Photonics meet Microfluidics – Consumables for Life Sciences and Diagnostics Made of Glass
Dr. Tobias Bauert
IMT Masken und Teilungen AG, Greifensee, CH
14:20
Quantum Sensing Meets Next Generation Glass Microfluidics
Dr. Klaus Kadel
Planoptik, Elsoff, DE
Room 2
13:15
Sensor-Tech for Health: How Sensors are Shaping Medical Applications
13:15
Welcome
Lars Dittrich
detect - We detect it., Erfurt, DE
13:20
Micro-Assembly: The Key Pushing Forward the Limits of Miniaturization, for MedTech Devices
Isabelle Faggianelli
PERCIPIO ROBOTICS SA, Besancon, FR
13:40
Ionic EAP Sensor Actuator Systems – Properties, Applications and Commercialisation
Ivica Kolaric
Fraunhofer IPA, Stuttgart, DE
14:00
IoT Meets Medical Devices: Tackling Harsh Environments in Surgery
Mario Gschwandl
Ottronic E-Systems, Fohnsdorf, AT
14:20
Teamwork of Fine Wire Materials
Dominic Thauer
ELSCHUKOM GmbH, Veilsdorf, DE
14:40
Break
15:30
Hands-on-Session on Microtech Applications and Tech-Exhibition
17:00
Break
17:30
Guided tour of the Siganl Iduna Park
19:00
Anniversary Party (Hansaplatz)
19:30
Welcome from the IVAM Executive Board
19:45
Fußball oder die Physik der Ungerechtigkeit
Prof. Metin Tolan
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Göttingen, DE
20:15
Buffet and Networking
Thursday, May 22, 2025
09:30
Coffee and Registration
10:00
Welcome
10:05
The Innovation Arena: Next-Gen Champions
10:30
Panel discussion - Stadium of Synergy: Where Tech & Teams Unite
11:00
Lunch Break
Room 1
11:45
Perfect Pass: Microfluidic Solutions for Healthcare
11:45
Welcome
Florian Siemenroth
Bartels Mikrotechnik, Dortmund, DE
11:50
Ultra-short pulse laser technology for 3D precision machining of transparent materials
Martin Hermans
LouwersHanique BV, Hapert, NL
12:10
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Andreas Morschhauser
Fraunhofer ENAS, Chemnitz, DE
Mario Baum
Fraunhofer ENAS, Chemnitz, DE
12:30
Microfluidic Solutions for Personalised Healthcare, Towards 4P Medicine
Dr. Christian Walk
Micronit B.V., Enschede, NL
Wilfred Buesink
Micronit B.V., Enschede, NL
12:50
Integrated Microfluidic System for the Analysis of Multiparametric Cell-Cell Interaction
Steffen Hovestadt
Jüke Systemtechnik, Altenberge, DE
Room 2
11:45
Quantum breakthrough with Photonics: A Winning Team for the Future
11:45
Welcome
Lydia Briquets
EPIC, FR
11:50
Photonic Integrated Circuits in Quantum Technologies
Dr. Jörn Epping
Epiphany Photonic Design House, Enschede, NL
12:10
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Toptica Eagleyard Photonics, Berlin, DE
12:30
Precision Assembly of Optical Fibers, Fiber Arrays and Micro-Adjustments: Precision for Photonic Systems
Axel Haunholter
OptoSigma Europe SAS, München, DE
12:50
Hybrid System Integration for Quantum Electronics
Prof. Thomas Ortlepp
CiS Forschungsinstitut für Mikrosensorik GmbH, Erfurt, DE
13:20
Summary and Good Bye