About
The Forum
Building the composites materials community in
the DACH region
The JEC Forum DACH is organised by JEC, in partnership with the AVK, gathering the composite materials community from the DACH Region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). The event is rotating every year in different cities of the DACH region, to promote the regional ecosystem of composites and enable closer connections with the local companies, research & development centers and applications sectors industries.
Following its inaugural event in Frankfurt in 2021, the forum was held at Messe Augsburg in 2022 and in Salzburg in 2023, with Stuttgart hosting in 2024. The fifth edition is scheduled for October 21 and 22, 2025, in Dresden.
The event focuses on three pillars
BUSINESS MEETINGS
The digital platform reserved for buyers and suppliers before the event enables to schedule one to one business meetings between buyers and suppliers from the whole value chain of composites.
CONFERENCES
The program includes business conferences and market perspectives presented by the AVK. as well as workshops from suppliers, enabling them to present their products and solutions.
INNOVATION
The prestigious AVK Awards and the JEC Composites Startups’ Innovation Session will highlight the best technological innovations of the DACH Region.
Who can attend
Participation to the event is enabling access to the digital matchmaking platform and to the event on site, including all conferences and networking events. Participants can register in one of the following categories:
- Buyers: Individuals who participate in the purchasing process of their company and who join the forum to meet new suppliers, learn about new products & technologies.
- Suppliers: Companies attending the forum to sell products and meet potential partners on their booth.
- Guests: Individuals invited by suppliers, AVK or JEC Group. Guests with buyers’ profiles will be registered as buyers with the benefits described in the buyers’ section. The number of guest is limited and guests passes do not grant access to the business meetings program.
The number of guest is limited and guests passes do not grant access to the business meetings program.
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DRESDEN FOR THE 2025 EDITION
In 2025, JEC Forum DACH will be held in Dresden, a city renowned for its industrial strength and advanced technology, where composites innovation meets research and development excellence.
WHY DRESDEN
Dresden, the capital of Saxony, offers a strategic location for the composites industry and is emerging as a vital hub in the heart of Europe. Here’s why Dresden and the surrounding region make it an ideal location for JEC Forum DACH 2025:
The Dresden area is home to numerous companies that are leading the way in composite materials, from automotive and aerospace giants to industrial manufacturing. Renowned companies such as Globalfoundries, Airbus, and Volkswagen’s Transparent Factory have a significant presence, utilizing cutting-edge composite technologies in their production processes.
Dresden hosts several research institutions and universities that are at the forefront of composites research. The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (IWS), Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research (IPF), and the Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) are key players driving innovation in this field, providing deep collaboration opportunities between academia and industry.
Saxony is renowned for its industrial innovation, with a vibrant research ecosystem focused on advanced materials and lightweight construction. The region has strong ties to the Saxony Composites Cluster, which brings together industry, research, and development for high-performance materials and lightweight applications.
Dresden is a city rich in history and culture, offering an inspiring backdrop for our event. Known as the “Florence on the Elbe,” Dresden is home to stunning architecture, beautiful riverside views, and a thriving arts scene, making it an attractive destination for international attendees.
With its combination of industrial expertise, academic excellence, and cultural wealth, Dresden is the perfect host for JEC Forum DACH 2025.