Events

Experience the agriculture of tomorrow in real-world applications! At the Smart Farming Field Day, research institutions, industry partners, and start-ups will present innovative technologies in digitalization, automation, and artificial intelligence. Look forward to: Live demonstrations of innovative smart farming technologies in the field Current projects and trends from agriculture, research, and industry Opportunities to exchange ideas with experts, companies, and practitioners in digital agriculture A visit from Minister of Agriculture Dr. Till Backhaus Everyone interested is warmly invited to attend!

iWOAR is an international workshop with a conference-like format, hosted by the Hochschule RheinMain. This year's workshop is being held in Wiesbaden, Germany, on the Hochschule RheinMain campus. The workshop focuses on recognizing human (and animal) activities using artificial intelligence, with wearable and device-free sensors, as well as related technologies.

Fraunhofer IGD will also be involved as a co-organizer of the Darmstadt Biometrics Week in 2026. From September 14 to 17, the events will provide leading experts from academia, industry, and government with the opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss the latest advances and innovations in biometrics through specialist conferences and discussion rounds. Further information will be available soon.

The Project Advisory Committee (PA) Meeting is part of the 3D-Quality project, a joint research project of Fraunhofer IGD and Fogra Forschungsinstitut für Medientechnologien. The meeting will provide an overview of the current project status and present research results on quality control for graphic 3D printing, including 2D and 3D image quality metrics, volumetric rendering for 3D softproofing and AI-based image quality assessment.

As a continuation of the workshop “Shaping the Future with AI – From Idea to Business Model,” the focus will be on deepening the understanding of legal, security-related, and ethical aspects of AI. Using the AI Act, the GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks as examples, participants will learn how AI applications and business models can be designed in compliance with legal requirements from the initial idea to market launch, operated in accordance with data protection regulations, and supported by effective governance and risk management.

The Smart Country Convention brings together leading figures from administration, politics, business, and research. Together, they demonstrate how digital solutions are supporting progress in public administration, cities, and rural areas.

The sheet metal working industry’s premier event brings you together with groundbreaking innovations and suppliers from around the world. Experience machines and equipment firsthand at EuroBLECH!

Formnext in Frankfurt am Main will take place from November 17 to 20, 2026. The leading international trade fair for additive manufacturing showcases the latest developments across the entire industrial 3D printing process chain and provides a platform for discussion on innovative technologies, applications, and the industry’s prospects for the future.

ISM brings together experts from the insurance, technology, and service industries to discuss current developments and future trends in claims management - ranging from artificial intelligence and automation to sustainable claims management and digital processes.

Following the first part of the Darmstadt Biometrics Week in September, the Darmstadt Biometrics Week – Research will take place from November 24 to 26, 2026, marking the first dedicated scientific event series hosted at Fraunhofer IGD. The event offers leading experts from academia, industry, and government agencies the opportunity to exchange ideas on current research findings, innovative technologies, and future developments in the field of biometrics. A key highlight is the 25th International Conference of the Biometrics Special Interest Group (BIOSIG 2026), which brings together international researchers and professionals to discuss the latest scientific advances and applications in biometric technologies. Further information about the program on November 24 will be announced soon.