Events

it-sa is the HOME OF IT SECURITY – with it-sa Expo&Congress, it provides a central trade fair platform for everyone professionally dedicated to IT security. This trade fair is one of the world's largest dialogue platforms for industry-specific IT security solutions. It brings experts together on-site in Nuremberg and, with current topics, industry-specific forum contributions, and inspiring presentations, serves as a trend barometer for the entire IT security market. The accompanying conference program, Congress@it-sa, offers space for in-depth technical exchange on concrete questions and specific challenges. The Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD will once again participate as an exhibitor at it-sa Expo&Congress 2025, Europe’s leading trade fair for IT security, trends, and innovations in the IT security sector. From October 7 to 9, 2025, international IT security experts and decision-makers will gather at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center to exchange ideas on challenges and trends in cybersecurity.

Blechexpo: Excellent platform for Technical discussions and business successes This year, Blechexpo, international trade fair for sheet metal processing, together with Schweisstec, international trade fair for joining technology, is once again a central fixture in the trade fair calendar. Trade visitors and exhibitors discuss future-oriented automation solutions in a personal exchange.

Fraunhofer IGD invites you to the second workshop of the "Center for Applied Quantum Computing" on October 29, 2025. In this workshop, researchers and industry professionals will present their activities in the field of applied quantum computing. This time, the focus will be on applications in chemistry and pharmaceuticals. The "Center for Applied Quantum Computing" (ZAQC) is a project funded by the state of Hesse, with the mission to: identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential applications of quantum computing, and thereby become the point of contact for businesses and industry in Hesse to collaborate on future projects. To promote broader knowledge of quantum computing, ZAQC organizes a series of workshops involving industry and other research institutions. The workshops aim to: foster regional and national networking, and discuss the current state of applied quantum computing. The event is aimed at: interested individuals who want to learn which industrial challenges quantum computing can effectively address, and experts who wish to engage in discussions on the topic. The workshop will take place on October 29 from 1:00 PM at Fraunhofer IGD. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.

From November 9 to 15, 2025, Hannover will once again be the place to experience innovations for the agriculture of tomorrow live. Under the motto “Fraunhofer goes Agritechnica 2025”, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will showcase its expertise at the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural technology with a strong joint presence.