Tech Transfer Stage
31.03. - 04.04.2025
Forum
Topic: Research & Technology Transfer + more
Language: German, English
Speakers
Program
Welcome Hannover Messe 2025 and Highlights of the Tech Transfer Stage
Topic: Research & Technology Transfer
Gerd Wassenberg
Prof. Dr.EuroQExa - European Quantum Computing for Exascale HPC
Topic: Quantum Technologies + more
Markus Bendele
IQM Quantum ComputersQuE-MRT - Revolutionizing Cancer Imaging through Quantum Technologies
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Ilai Schwarz
NVision Imaging Technologies GmbHHFAK - Hybrid Fermionic Quantum Computing for Catalyst Development
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Philipp Preiss
Reserach group leader, Max-Planck-Institut für QuantenoptikCyber Resilience Act - New requirements for manufacturers of networked products
Topic: IT/OT Security
Steven Arzt
Head of Department, Fraunhofer SITFrom Research to Real-World Impact: Generative AI Applications at Fraunhofer FIT
Topic: AI & Machine Learning
Prof. Dr. Stefan Decker
Institute Director, Fraunhofer FITThe German hydrogen economy: fragile house of cards or solid foundation for the future?
Topic: Power Engineering & Energy Efficiency + more
Adrian Willig
Director, VDI e.V.Twin AI - AI for the digital twin
Topic: AI & Machine Learning + more
Prof. Dr. Antonio Krüger
CEO, Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz, DFKIGreen start-ups as booster for the economy and the environment - How innovative ideas become visible
Topic: Circular Economy + more
Oliver Krischer
Ministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Verkehr des Landes NRWQuanten computing: The future is hybrid.
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Nico Piatkowski
Group lead, Fraunhofer IAISNight of Innovations "Future energy"
Topic: Power Engineering & Energy Efficiency
Prof. Dr. Joachim Schachtner
State Secretary, Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und KulturPresentation of the HERMES Awards nominees & winners and HERMES Startup Award winners 2025
Topic: Research & Technology Transfer + more
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka
President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fraunhofer-GesellschaftNight of Innovations
Opening of the Night of Innovations
Topic: Research & Technology Transfer
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka
President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fraunhofer-GesellschaftIntroduction to the topic of space technology for industry
Topic: Research & Technology Transfer + more
Matthias Wachter
Managing Director, NewSpace Initiative | BDIArtificial Intelligence for Space Applications
Topic: Robotics + more
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Frank Kirchner
Executive Director DFKI Bremen, Deutsches Forschungszentrum fur Kunstliche lntelligenz (DFKI)Information as the key to success - Space-based reconnaissance & communication of the Bundeswehr
Topic: IT/OT Security
Major General Jürgen Setzer
Deputy Chief of the Cyber and Information Domain Service, BundeswehrIntroduction & moderation: IoT for Space
Dipl.-Ing. Rainer Wansch
Head of RF & SatCom Systems Department, Fraunhofer ISSQuantum technologys - new possibilitys for space
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Lisa Wörner
Director DLR Institute, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)Cooperating Networks Composed of Small Satellites : Resilient and Cost-Efficient
Topic: IT/OT Security
Prof. Dr. Klaus Schilling
Head of Board, S4 - Smart Small Satellite Systems GmbHSat-IoT for Wildlife Research
Topic: Wireless Technology & 5G
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Theresa Götz
Chief Scientist, Fraunhofer IISIoT from Space: Q&A - Interaction with the audience
Lisa Wörner
Director DLR Institute, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)Introduction & moderation: AI for Space
Reinhard Karger
Company spokesman, Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz GmbH (DFKI)Operating AI Chips under Space Weather Conditions: The Challenge of 2025
Topic: Automation & Sensor Technology + more
Stefan Metzger
Deputy Director and Head of Department Nuclear and Electromagnetic Effects, Fraunhofer INTTelerobotics and Scalable Autonomy for Space Robotic Assistance
Topic: Robotics
Neal Y. Lii
Domain head, Space Robotic Assistance, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und RaumfahrtSAP Intelligent Solution Capabilities help to transform the business process by using Space-data
Topic: AI & Machine Learning
Patrick Lamm
Senior Director Industry Business Unit Industrial MFG., SAP SEAI for Space: Q & A - Interaction with the audience
Topic: Automation & Sensor Technology + more
Stefan Metzger
Deputy Director and Head of Department Nuclear and Electromagnetic Effects, Fraunhofer INTIoT from Space / AI for SPACE: Risks and Opportunities
Topic: AI & Machine Learning
Prof. Dr. Frank Schäfer
Speaker SPACE, Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACESpaceflight is Security - Security is Spaceflight!
Topic: IT/OT Security
Major General Michael Traut
Commander, Weltraumkommando der BundeswehrIntegration of Canadian solutions in Germany - from pilot R&D projects to large scale integration
Topic: Digital Platforms + more
Remi Duquette
Vice-President, Industrial AINext Generation Computing at Fraunhofer
Topic: Cloud/Edge Computing + more
Jens Krüger
Devision Director, Fraunhofer ITWMTechnical textiles - hidden champions in many applications
Topic: Plastics & Innovative Materials
Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Schmidt
Consulting specialist for research, technology, sustainability, standardization, IVGT e.V.Trusted AI - innovation with guaranteed security
Topic: AI & Machine Learning + more
Prof. Dr. Philipp Slusallek
Head of Research Division, Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz, DFKI16. Innovation World Cup Finale: Opening & Introduction
Industrie 4.0 Pitch Session 1: Revolutionizing Manufacturing with Smart Solutions
Topic: Industrie 4.0 / Manufacturing-X + more
Guido Parissenti
CEO & Co-Founder, ApogeoSpaceRobotic Pitch Session 2: The Future of Robotics - Artificial Intelligence Meets Automation
Ki-Yeong Park
CEO, ArgosVisionEnergy Pitch Session 3: Innovations in Energy Production, Storage and Management
Prof. Carmel Rotchild
CTO & Co-Founder, LAVA powerMobility Pitch Session 4: Shaping the Future of Mobility, Transportation, Logistics, and More
Topic: IT/OT Security
David Majoe
CEO, InteliportsStage Talk and Award Ceremony 16th Innovation World Cup
Juliane Salten
Project Manager Startup Machine Services, VDMAWhere quanta become reality - quantum technologies at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Kai Bongs
Director of the DLR-Institute for Quantum Technologies, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)Quantum sensors for space
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Lisa Wörner
Director DLR Institute, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)Where does time actually come from? DLR laser clock achieves world-leading accuracy
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Kai Bongs
Director of the DLR-Institute for Quantum Technologies, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)Quanta cannot be eavesdropped on - DLR research in quantum communication
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Dr.-Ing. Christian Fuchs
Institute for Communication and Navigation, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)Ecosystem of the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative (DLR QCI)
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Dr.-Ing. Robert Axmann
DLR Quantencomputing-Initiative (DLR QCI), Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)Quantum sensors in aviation
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Dr. Christian Schubert
Institute for Satellite Geodesy and Inertial Sensors, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)Optimisation in aviation using quantum computers
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Prof. Michael Felderer
Institute for Software Technology, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)International perspectives on quantum technologies - DLR and NRC in dialogue
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Lisa Wörner
Director DLR Institute, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)BECCAL - High-precision quantum sensors for earth observation, navigation and quantum communication
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Lisa Wörner
Director DLR Institute, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)Quanderland - Innovation booster for climate-positive quantum and photonic technologies
Topic: Quantum Technologies + more
SpecReK - Spectroscopic analysis of plastic recycling
Topic: Quantum Technologies + more
Dr. Bernhard von Vacano
BASF SENQUA - NMR Quantum Sensing for Environmental Analysis
Topic: Quantum Technologies + more
Dr. Anna Parker
NVision Imaging Technologies GmbHMoReNat-Q - Greenhouse Gas Monitoring over Peatland Restoration Areas
Topic: Quantum Technologies + more
Prof. Dr. Klaus-Holger Knorr
Professor in Hydrology, Ecohydrology and Biogeochemistry Research Group, Institute of Landscape EcologyX@Line - Quantitative X-ray Fluorescence Analysis of Light Elements for Sustainable Battery ...
Topic: Quantum Technologies + more
Dr. Martin Reichstein
Managing Director, Redux Recycling GmbHECOPLAS - System with plasmonic sensor for E. coli analysis in water reuse
Topic: Automation & Sensor Technology + more
Dr. Christiane Schuster
Group leader, Fraunhofer-Institut für Keramische Technologien und Systeme IKTSMini-HAWK - Miniaturized underwater camera for monitoring aquatic biodiversity
Topic: Quantum Technologies + more
Katharina Seelmann
Project manager, -4H-JENA engineering GmbHquantiFARM - Quantitative optical diagnostics for environmental protection and sustainability
Topic: Quantum Technologies + more
Christoph Bauer
Head of Data Acquisition and Automation, KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaAATOMAQUA - Atom interferometry for quantitative water measurement in the subsurface
Topic: Quantum Technologies + more
Christian Freier
Cofounder and Managing Director, Nomad Atomics GmbHThreat Analysis and Risk Assessment for connected products - a core requirement of the CRA
Topic: Research & Technology Transfer + more
Dr. Matthias Meyer
Division Management, Fraunhofer IEMAttacks on domestic energy systems - solutions for the protection of private mini power plants
Topic: Digital Energy + more
Dr. Thorsten Henkel
Head of Cyber-Physical Systems Security Department, Fraunhofer SIT / ATHENERevolutionary Lightweight and Compact Optical Metagrating: 4x Efficiency Boost at High Angles
Topic: Automation & Sensor Technology + more
Maryna Meretska
Emmy-Noether Group Leader, Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyElastocaloric Technology: Pioneering Sustainable Cooling and Heating Solutions for a Greener Future
Topic: Energy Management & Consulting + more
Jingyuan Xu
Head of 'ZEco Thermal Lab' at KIT, Karlsruher Institut für TechnologieSustainable AI - Shaping AI's Influence on Environment, Economy, and Society
Topic: AI & Machine Learning + more
Frederic Stahl
Head of Research Division, Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz, DFKISafe and Secure AI "made in Germany" - a balancing act between innovation and regulation?
Topic: IT/OT Security + more
Ruth Janal
Chair holder, Universität BayreuthDigitally under fire - how the Bundeswehr defends its IT systems
Topic: IT/OT Security
Major General Jürgen Setzer
Deputy Chief of the Cyber and Information Domain Service, BundeswehrInnovations in the plastics sector - improving recyclability through additive manufacturing
Topic: Plastics & Innovative Materials + more
Daniel Ohl
Referent, Kompetenznetzwerk Umweltwirtschaft NRWTowards materials for next generation batteries with local feedstocks and chemistry
Topic: Storage Technologies
Martin Oschatz
Professor of Chemistry of Materials for Energy Applications, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaIntroduction
Patricia Elliott
Minister-Counselor, Embassy of Canada to GermanyResearch to Revenue: How Canada's Quantum Strategy Fosters Scientific Entrepreneurship
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Dr. Joel Martin
Chief Digital Research Officer and Chief Science Officer, National Research Council Canada, NRCHow Lower Saxony promotes scientific entrepreneurship in the field of quantum technology
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Prof. Dr. Christian Ospelkaus
Professor, Leibniz Universität HannoverResearch to Revenue: How Canada¿s University of Alberta Fosters Scientific Entrepreneurship
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Prof. Gil Porat
University of AlbertaResearch to Revenue: How Canada and Germany Foster Scientific Entrepreneurship
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Prof. Dr. Norbert Lütkenhaus
the Co-Founder and CTO of evolutionQ¿s head office, University of Waterloo / Institute for Quantum ComputingResearch to Revenue: How Canada¿s University of Saskatchewan Fosters Scientific Entrepreneurship
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Prof. Dr. Steven Rayan
Research Centre Director / Professor, Centre for Quantum Topology and Its Applications (quanTA) / University of SaskatchewanBuilding Germany's Best Quantum Computer using NFQC technology
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Henning Hahn
COO & Co-Founder, QUDORA Technologies GmbHImpactful Commercialization of Canadian Quantum Research
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Dr. David Antoniuk
CEO, Applied Quantum Materials Inc.Research to Revenue: How Canada and Germany Foster Scientific Entrepreneurship
Topic: Research & Technology Transfer + more
Jordan Smith
CEO, QTiClosing Remarks
Naz Pourmalek
CEO, QVLS e.V.Canadian use cases: Leveraging AI for Smarter and Greener Manufacturing
Topic: AI & Machine Learning + more
Hugues Foltz
Partner - Executive Vice-President, VoobanReturn on AI: Achieving New Efficiency in SMEs with Lean Management and Artificial Intelligence
Topic: AI & Machine Learning
Prof. Dr. Oliver Thomas
Scientific Director, Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche IntelligenzEU AI Act as a driver of innovation - scaling opportunities, minimizing risks
Topic: AI & Machine Learning + more
Fabian Malms
Project Manager Certified AI (zertifizierte KI.de)/ Projekt lead Trustworthy AI/ AI Governance, Fraunhofer IAISDigitalisation of energy systems
Topic: Digital Platforms + more
Oliver Warweg
Strategic Business DevelopmentApplied research in SMEs and industry as a key factor in transformation
Topic: Research & Technology Transfer
Thomas Reiche
Managing Board, AIF Allianz für Industrie und ForschungWill SMEs be our savior, or will the lighting be switched off in Germany?
Topic: Research & Technology Transfer
Dr. Michael Liecke
Head of Market Customer Analysis/SME Order Research, Fraunhofer-GesellschaftHardware documentation best practices to foster open innovation
Topic: Education & Training / Career + more
Julien Colomb
Research Associate, Technische Universität BerlinWhy Should Costing Fails for Custom Parts - and How You Can Save 20% Guaranteed!
Topic: Industrie 4.0 / Manufacturing-X
Moritz König
CEO, FACTUREE - Der Online-FertigerQuantum Computing for Industry: Value, Challenges, and Adoption Strategies
Topic: Quantum Technologies
Dr. Jasper Krauser
Quantum Technology Central Coordinator, AirbusInnovation support for SMEs through the EIC Accelerator and STEP Scale-up
Topic: Digital Energy
Anne Dreysel
Group Leader, DLR ProjektträgerFunding opportunities for hydrogen technologies in Horizon Europe
Topic: Hydrogen & Fuel Cells + more
Simon Serowy
Research assistant, Projektträger JülichInternational funding and collaboration opportunities with Sweden
Topic: Industrie 4.0 / Manufacturing-X
Fredrik Göthe
Programme Manager International Co-operation, VinnovaWelcome and introduction
Topic: Research & Technology Transfer
Matthias Nehrhoff
Continental AGAI-supported chatbot for image generation: innovation in furniture design at the joinery
Topic: AI & Machine Learning
Anke Freund
Tischlerei Dein FreundEavor turns deep geothermal energy into a turbo for the heating transition in Germany - and beyond
Topic: Power Engineering & Energy Efficiency + more
Alexander Land
Eavor GmbHFast, sustainable and customer-centric products through Frugal Innovation
Topic: Research & Technology Transfer + more
Barbara Möller
Head of Innovation & Knowledge, Wagner GroupHarnessing Cross-Border Data Sharing for Industry 4.0: Requirements, Challenges and Applications
Topic: Digital Platforms + more
Florian Zimmer
Research assistant, Fraunhofer-Institut für Software- und Systemtechnik ISSTAI & digitalisation in the Greem Economy: intelligent solutions for green innovations
Topic: AI & Machine Learning + more
Lukas Verhofstad
Technology consultant, VDI Technologiezentrum GmbHInnovation through AI integration: ALVISTO in the manufacturing industry
Topic: AI & Machine Learning
Ulrich Nütten
Fraunhofer IAISThe digital twin: key to AI enablement and innovation in the Industry 4.0
Topic: AI & Machine Learning + more
Christian Stürmer
Consultant, CONTACT Software GmbHPartners
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