FVA conferences focus on trends and key technologies. International experts share the latest research findings and experiences from industrial practice.

BEARING WORLD - International Bearing Conference

25-26 June, 2024 in Würzburg, Germany

BEARING WORLD focuses on all aspects of rolling and plain bearings. The goal is to promote the exchange of knowledge and experience between universities and engineers who are responsible for the design, development, manufacture, assembly, and maintenance of bearings.

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Sensor Integrating Machine Elements Congress (SiME Congress)

19-20 September, 2024 in Garching, Germany

The SiME congress aims to establish a link between basic research and the needs of industry for innovative solutions for the digitalization of technical processes. The congress is therefore dedicated to a wide range of issues related to the integration of autonomous sensor systems into conventional machine elements.

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Aachen Conference on Gear Production (ACGP)

Call for Papers extended to April 30, 2024

The Aachen Conference on Gear Production (ACGP) will be held on 6-7 November, 2024 in Aachen, Germany. It is the major cross-thematic gear technology conference of WZL and FVA, which is held annually in alternation with the Aachen Forum on Gear Production (AFGP) in Aachen. The forum is dedicated to a more specific facet of gear production. 

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nextlub

Call for Paper deadline: 30 April, 2024

22-23 January, 2025 in Leipzig, Germany | Increasing sustainability, ecological, and geopolitical demands create new challenges for tribologists and lubrication experts. These non-technical functionalities along with the traditional premium properties of lubricants and tribological systems create new technology requirements. The 2st Nextlub International Conference on Tribology and Sustainable Lubrication – organized by FVA, GfT, and UNITI – aims to promote innovative technologies and close knowledge gaps.

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Mobile Machines - Safety and driver assistance for work machines

18 February, 2025 in Karlsruhe, Germany

On February 18, 2025, the 8th edition of the conference "MOBILE MACHINES - Safety and Driver Assistance for Work Machines" will take place.

The conference is organized by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology's Mobile Machinery Division with the generous support of FVA GmbH.

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Hybrid and Energy-Efficient Drives for Mobile Machines

19 February, 2025 in Karlsruhe, Germany

Electric, hydraulic, and hybrid systems and machines will take center stage at the 9th symposium on “Hybrid and Energy-Efficient Drives for Mobile Machines.” The presentations and accompanying trade exhibition will focus on options for increasing the efficiency of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic components along with novel drive and storage technologies.

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CWD 2025 and DSEC 2025

Call for Papers deadline extended to 30 April, 2024

11-12 March, 2025 in Aachen, Germany |

CWD 2025 offers a holistic view of the electromechanical drive train of wind turbines as well as detailed insights into subsystems such as the gearbox and bearings.

DSEC 2025 builds on the scope of the well-established ATK: for the first time, the conference will focus on virtual development using systems engineering methods in addition to the classic topics of drive technology and machine elements.

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E-MOTIVE - Conference on electric vehicle drives and e-mobility

Forward-looking trends and key technologies for electric drives are the focus of the E-MOTIVE expert forum. Top speakers from the E-MOTIVE Innovation Network present the latest research and industry experience. This interactive event serves as a link between university research and the industry, connecting experts and specialists across the field of electric mobility to promote direct dialogue.

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