Deutscher Maschinenbau-Gipfel 2026 in Berlin

The German Mechanical Engineering Summit 2026 is the leading congress for mechanical and plant engineering in Germany and will take place on November 10 and 11, 2026, at the Vienna House Andel's Berlin. The event is organized by the VDMA (German Engineering Federation), which brings together high-ranking representatives from industry, politics, and research. The congress focuses on current challenges such as digitalization, sustainability, securing skilled workers, reducing bureaucracy, and geopolitical conditions.

Main topics of the German Mechanical Engineering Summit 2026:

• Business models and digitalization: AI, data ecosystems, Manufacturing-X
• Sustainability & circular economy: Paths to climate-neutral production
• Politics & regulation: reducing bureaucracy, supply chain law, approval processes
• Skilled labor shortage & education: securing young talent through innovation and automation
• Globalization & location strength: challenges posed by trade conflicts and technological competitiveness

The summit brings together around 1,000 to 1,800 participants annually, including executives, technology experts, and political decision-makers. The more than 200 speakers include representatives from Siemens, SAP, Fraunhofer, EIB, VDMA, and prominent federal figures such as Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Accompanying the main conference, the summit offers a trade exhibition with relevant contacts from industry and services, cross-sector summit talks, practical discussions, and a networking evening event. The format of the “MBG Salon” and evening events also promotes intensive professional exchange.