We are delighted to present the programme for the FVV Transfer + Networking Event | Autumn 2026, which will take place from 23 to 25 September 2026 at the Maritim Hotel Bonn.

On the Friday of the conference, we cordially invite you to the Meeting of the Members and the meeting of the Scientific Advisory Board, and look forward to your active participation!

At the information session on Thursday – following on from the spring keynote on green chemistry – we can look forward to a presentation by DHL on the company’s sustainability strategy and on reducing the carbon footprint in logistics.

Other highlights from the lecture programme:

• Powertrains and components: 
  Hydrogen compatibility of materials, data-driven condition monitoring and robust NVH design of electric powertrains
• Emissions reduction:
  Nitrogen oxide reduction in hydrogen and diesel engines, and catalytic exhaust after-treatment for ammonia engines
• Turbomachinery:
  Probabilistic design and service life assessment, turbine cooling and coatings, as well as compressor and air bearing concepts for hydrogen-based systems

We look forward to your participation and to discussing the latest research ideas and findings with you.

You can download the conference programme here.

The Transfer Report | Spring 2026 summarises the highlights of the most recent conference:

• Keynote: Climate-neutral Chemistry – The chemicals industry's road to climate neutrality
• Knowledge and technology transfer: Materials engineering and non-fossil energy carriers paving the way for the development of carbon-neutral powertrains

The research directory lists all the presentations once again, together with the conference proceedings and final reports. At the end of the publication, you will find QR codes linking to the research programme and dates (both updated daily in THEMIS) and a list of projects (as of 01 May 2026).

During her visit to Chemnitz University of Technology, FVV project manager Jana Müller was able to see the generic elementa fuel cell stack in action on the test bench. This stack is being used as the basis for a reference system for future research projects, supplemented by components from the FVV network and a digital twin. In this way, the project is creating a common basis for the comparison, validation and further development of fuel cell systems.

We are happy to welcome new members to the FVV! With your expertise and innovative spirit, you will enrich our network and contribute to the further development of Industrial Collective Research (IGF).

Each of our new members will be supported by a dedicated expert on the Scientific Advisory Committee:

• CFDYNAMIX (DE) – represented by Dr. Thomas Hildebrandt
• HORIBA, Ltd (JP) – represented by Yoko Bamba
• Hug Engineering AG (CH) – represented by Dr. Daniel Peitz
• KKF2consult (DE) – represented by Klaus Meyer
• Kolbenschmidt Pistons Management GmbH (DE) – represented by Edward Werninghaus
• Simerics GmbH (DE) - represented by Dirk Ortlieb
• 40 Yo ICE - 40 Year on ICE (DE) – represented by Dr. Michael Fischer
• Denso Corporation (JP) – represented by Dr. Jost Weber

We would like to welcome everyone warmly and look forward to a successful collaboration!