THANK YOU

To all our Speakers, Exhibitors and Attendees for Making the 2026 Symposium a Great Success!

OUR exhibitors 2026:

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THIS WAS THE SYMPOSIUM 2026 in frankfurt!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the prostep ivip Symposium 2026 in Frankfurt such a special two-day event — from exhibitors and speakers to all participants. It was filled with inspiring encounters, great conversations, and memorable moments together. Here are some impressions from the symposium.

We look forward to 2027 in Düsseldorf!

Your Stage for Innovation!

TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF IT!

The prostep ivip Symposium is THE premier event for industrial digital transformation, bringing together international experts, industry leaders, and innovators for two intensive days. Experience a dynamic conference with up to 6 parallel presentation tracks, an accompanying exhibition showcasing cutting-edge solutions, and two exclusive evening events for networking and collaboration. Dive deep into the most relevant topics shaping the future: AI in Engineering, Software-Defined Products, MBSE, PLM, Digital Twin, Data Exchange Standards, and Sustainable Manufacturing. This is where innovation meets implementation!

AS A PARTICIPANT:

Gain actionable insights, connect with decision-makers, and discover solutions that drive your business forward.

AS AN EXHIBITOR:

Showcase your innovations to a highly engaged audience actively seeking cutting-edge technology and partnerships – exhibition opportunities are exclusively reserved for prostep ivip members.

MEMBER BENEFITS:

prostep ivip members enjoy significant price advantages for participation and exclusive exhibitor access!

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"Being a prostep ivip member means direct access to expert knowledge, innovations across complex value chains, and a global network driving industrial digital transformation in a precompetitive environment. Our Symposium brings this value to life. It's where industry leaders connect, inspire and shape the future of digital manufacturing."
Dr. Alain Pfouga
General Manager prostep ivip Association
@LinkedIn
"Digitalization, AI, and data-driven development offer tremendous opportunities to accelerate development and reduce costs for complex products. The Symposium helps unlock this potential by fostering open knowledge exchange, fresh perspectives, and independent collaboration—within a strong global community of users, solution providers, and researchers. In this regard, the Symposium is unique worldwide."
Philipp Wibbing
Unity AG, Board member prostep ivip
@LinkedIn
"In challenging times, the Symposium provides what we need most: honest exchange beyond sales pitches. The parallel tracks allow us to dive deep into AI, PLM, and Systems Engineering while the networking sessions connect us with peers facing similar transformation challenges. This is where we find partners, not just vendors."
Thomas Kamla
Volkswagen AG, Board member prostep ivip
@LinkedIn
"In times of rapid technological change, the Symposium's neutral ground is crucial. Whether you're exhibiting or participating, you gain unfiltered insights into industry directions, benchmark your own strategies, and forge collaborations that drive innovation forward – this is valuable investment, not just event attendance."
Jens Poggenburg
AVL List GmbH, Board member prostep ivip
@LinkedIn
"Two full days of concentrated expertise across five parallel tracks means we can address our entire digital transformation agenda in one place. The caliber of participants – from engineering to C-level – ensures discussions that move beyond surface level to tackle the complex challenges we all face."
Dr. Henrik Weimer
Airbus SAS, Board member prostep ivip
@LinkedIn
"What makes this Symposium unique is its combination of cutting-edge research, innovative digital technology and real-world implementations in companies and industrial digital platforms. The guided exhibition tours and expert corners connect theory with practice. The neutral prostep ivip platform enables open discussions and best practice exchange to speed up innovations in industrial digitalization."
Prof. Dr. Rainer Stark
TU Berlin, Board member prostep ivip
@LinkedIn
"Alongside the Tokyo Systems Engineering Summit, the prostep ivip Symposium creates tremendous value for the Asian, European, and global community. It's the essential counterpart event where East-West collaboration deepens through face-to-face dialogue, and where we build the international partnerships that drive our industry forward."
Tomohiko Adachi
Mazda Motor Corporation, Board member prostep ivip
@LinkedIn

"Being a prostep ivip member means direct access to expert knowledge, innovations across complex value chains, and a global network driving industrial digital transformation in a precompetitive environment. Our Symposium brings this value to life. It's where industry leaders connect, inspire and shape the future of digital manufacturing."
Dr. Alain Pfouga
General Manager prostep ivip Association
@LinkedIn
"Digitalization, AI, and data-driven development offer tremendous opportunities to accelerate development and reduce costs for complex products. The Symposium helps unlock this potential by fostering open knowledge exchange, fresh perspectives, and independent collaboration—within a strong global community of users, solution providers, and researchers. In this regard, the Symposium is unique worldwide."
Philipp Wibbing
Unity AG, Board member prostep ivip
@LinkedIn
"In challenging times, the Symposium provides what we need most: honest exchange beyond sales pitches. The parallel tracks allow us to dive deep into AI, PLM, and Systems Engineering while the networking sessions connect us with peers facing similar transformation challenges. This is where we find partners, not just vendors."
Thomas Kamla
Volkswagen AG, Board member prostep ivip
@LinkedIn
"In times of rapid technological change, the Symposium's neutral ground is crucial. Whether you're exhibiting or participating, you gain unfiltered insights into industry directions, benchmark your own strategies, and forge collaborations that drive innovation forward – this is valuable investment, not just event attendance."
Jens Poggenburg
AVL List GmbH, Board member prostep ivip
@LinkedIn
"Two full days of concentrated expertise across five parallel tracks means we can address our entire digital transformation agenda in one place. The caliber of participants – from engineering to C-level – ensures discussions that move beyond surface level to tackle the complex challenges we all face."
Dr. Henrik Weimer
Airbus SAS, Board member prostep ivip
@LinkedIn
"What makes this Symposium unique is its combination of cutting-edge research, innovative digital technology and real-world implementations in companies and industrial digital platforms. The guided exhibition tours and expert corners connect theory with practice. The neutral prostep ivip platform enables open discussions and best practice exchange to speed up innovations in industrial digitalization."
Prof. Dr. Rainer Stark
TU Berlin, Board member prostep ivip
@LinkedIn
"Alongside the Tokyo Systems Engineering Summit, the prostep ivip Symposium creates tremendous value for the Asian, European, and global community. It's the essential counterpart event where East-West collaboration deepens through face-to-face dialogue, and where we build the international partnerships that drive our industry forward."
Tomohiko Adachi
Mazda Motor Corporation, Board member prostep ivip
@LinkedIn

Why you should attend the two-day symposium

INSPIRING PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS:

Be captivated by top-notch expert presentations and hands-on workshops, expanding your knowledge on the latest trends and technologies in industrial digital transformation.

ACCOMPANYING EXHIBITION:

Discover the latest innovations and products from our exhibitors. The exhibition offers an excellent opportunity to learn about current developments and make valuable contacts.