2 DAYS BUSINESS
MEETINGS EVENT
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Maritim Hotel & Intern. Congress Center Dresden Devrientstrasse 10 - 12 / Ostra-Ufer 2 01067 Dresden Germany
DRESDEN FOR THE 2025 EDITION
In 2024 JEC Forum 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.
The region around Dresden is home to leading companies and institutions such as:
Globalfoundries, Volkswagen Transparent Factory, Airbus, Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (IWS), Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research (IPF), Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden), Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), SAERTEX, SGL Carbon, ThermHex Waben, Mettler Toledo, XENON Automatisierungstechnik GmbH, and many others.
With a strong concentration of research centers and manufacturing facilities, Dresden is the ideal hub for composites innovation.
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.
WHERE IS THE FORUM
Maritim Hotel & International Congress Center Dresden
Ostra-Ufer 2 / Devrientstraße 10-12
01067 Dresden, Germany
How to Get There:
– By Plane: Dresden can be accessed via Dresden International Airport (DRS), located just 20 minutes from the city center. Additionally, attendees can opt to fly into Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), which is well-connected to Dresden via a 1.5-hour train journey.
– By Train: Dresden’s Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) is a central hub in the German rail network, offering direct connections to major cities like Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt.
– By Car: Dresden is easily reachable by car via major highways such as the A4 and A17.
Accommodations:
We are pleased to announce that the Maritim Hotel will be our official headquarter hotel for the JEC Forum DACH 2025. Participants can benefit from negotiated rates when booking their rooms. The link to secure your accommodation at special event rates is coming soon.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AVK
As the German Federation of Reinforced Plastics, AVK is the professional German association for fibre-reinforced plastics and composites. It represents the interests of manufacturers and processors both in Germany and at the European level.
In Germany, AVK is one of four support organisations of GKV, the General Association of the Plastics Processing Industry.
As the German Federation of Reinforced Plastics, AVK is the professional German association for fibre-reinforced plastics and composites. It represents the interests of manufacturers and processors both in Germany and at the European level.
In Germany, AVK is one of four support organisations of GKV, the General Association of the Plastics Processing Industry.
ORGANIZED BY JEC
Publisher of the JEC Composites Magazine, the industry’s reference magazine, JEC organizes several events around the world, including JEC World, the leading international exhibition dedicated to composites and their applications, which takes place annually in Paris.
JEC media, events and digital channels connect a global community of professionals from the composites industry and beyond, to enable knowledge transfer, create networking opportunities, and highlight innovation.
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