Trade fairs, conferences and events

Why do we need hydrogen? The answer is simple: For a climate-neutral economy. Wherever direct electrification is not possible, hydrogen can replace fossil fuels - directly or in bonded form for example as powerfuel Where can I get hydrogen and how can I use it? Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water with the help of renewable energies. In our program, you will learn how to produce, transport and use green hydrogen. In the process we share with you the latest research knowledge from the Fraunhofer IST and show you how hydrogen is already being used by our associate companies. You will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with scientists and entrepreneurs, but you will also get an introduction to the components of tomorrow's hydrogen economy. You don't need any prior knowledge. We will start from where you are now. We look forward to meeting you!

On 21 and 22 January, the Fraunhofer IST and PLASUS are jointly organizing an industry workshop on the topic of “Process Control in Production Lines - Latest Developments and Future Trends”. The inaugural session of the workshop will include a series of lectures, followed by product shows. On the second day, participants will have the opportunity to engage with the subject matter through practical experimentation. Dr.-Ing. Ralf Bandorf und Dipl.-Phys. Holger Gerdes from the Fraunhofer IST will be contributing two lectures to the workshop program.

The 3rd European Automotive Decarbonization and Sustainability Summit will take place on March 19 and 20, 2025 and will bring together key players in the automotive sector, policy makers, researchers and environmentalists to discuss the latest advances in decarbonization technologies. Against the backdrop of climate change, the event makes an important contribution to the transition of the automotive sector to sustainable processes and technologies. Prof. Dr. Stephan Krinke from the Fraunhofer IST will give a speech on the decarbonization of the automotive value chain as an expert in sustainability management and life cycle engineering.

On June 4 and 5, 2025, the Fraunhofer IST will be represented at the vocatium Braunschweig/Wolfsburg with over 100 other exhibitors to introduce itself as an employer to pupils and students. In pre-scheduled talks, the participants can obtain comprehensive information about training and studies from the exhibitors. The Fraunhofer IST trains physics laboratory technicians, surface coating technicians, IT specialists and office management assistants. Furthermore, the institute offers students the opportunity to work during their studies.

The 15th International Conference on HIPIMS provides a platform among leading international scientists, engineers and students for a discussion of recent achievements in High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering plasma and coating technology. The 15th HIPIMS conference will take place from June 25-26, 2025 at the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST in Braunschweig, Germany.