Leuphana Industry Colloquium 2026
11. Nov
Under the title “Innovation Instead of Crisis – Resiliant Through Sustainable Production,” the Leuphana Innovation Community for Sustainable Production invites you to the 3rd Leuphana Industry Colloquium on November 11, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Innovation Instead of Crisis - Resilient Production Through Sustainability
How can manufacturing companies make their production processes more resilient while also aligning them with sustainability goals? The Leuphana Industry Colloquium 2026 brings together companies, academia, and regional partners to identify and discuss ways out of the crisis using best-practice examples and concrete methods.
Participation is free of charge. Registration is via Eveeno (registration opens shortly).
What you can expect at the Industry Colloquium
Real-word Perspectives: Three companies offer insights into current challenges and solutions related to resilient and sustainable production.
Deep Dive into Research and Best Practices: During the interactive gallery walk, you’ll have the opportunity to delve deeper into practical ideas, ask questions, and engage in discussions with Leuphana researchers.
Initiate Collaborations: Do you have an idea, a specific challenge, or an interest in a research project? Get to know potential partners and explore opportunities for joint projects and funding.
Expand Your Network: Meet companies from the region, Leuphana researchers, and partners from technology transfer and economic development organizations.
Program
2:00 p.m. Welcome and Introduction
Prof. Dr. Paul Drews (Dean of the Faculty of Management & Technology, Leuphana University of Lüneburg)
Moderated by Prof. Dr. Florian Stamer (Leuphana University of Lüneburg)
2:10 PM Perspectives from the Field
- Schüco International – Sustainability Goals and Their Impact on Core Business
- Siemens AG – Data Ecosystems and Factory
- Ingenics AG – Data-Driven Simulations for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Potential
Followed by Q&A and discussion
3:25 PM Interactive Gallery Walk
Together with the pioneering companies and researchers, you’ll explore individual topics in greater depth and gain insights into opportunities for collaboration with the university.
4:40 p.m. Networking in the Machine Hall
Amid extrusion presses, demonstrators, and additive manufacturing machines, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in conversation with researchers and industry representatives in a relaxed atmosphere.
Leuphana Industry Colloquium 2025
At the 2025 Leuphana Industry Colloquium in November 2025, approximately 80 participants explored the topics of the circular economy, decarbonization, and circular production.
This recap, which includes a video, provides an overview of the event.
Who is the Leuphana Industry Colloquium intended for?
The Leuphana Industry Colloquium 2026 is aimed in particular at:
• Specialists and executives from manufacturing companies
• Those responsible for production, development, sustainability, and innovation
• Small and medium-sized enterprises from Lower Saxony and the Hamburg metropolitan region
• Economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and other key influencers
• Researchers interested in collaborating with the business community
Registration
Register now for the 2026 Leuphana Industry Colloquium!
Registration will open shortly.
Registration takes place via the Eveeno event platform. There, we will collect the information required for your participation, and you will then receive your registration confirmation.
Registration deadline: November 9th
The Leuphana Innovation Community Sustainable Production is committed to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient and economically viable transformation of manufacturing companies and brings together stakeholders from science, industry and society. Shape the future with us and become part of the community!