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Materialize the Future
How Material Innovation Creates Value Across Industries- 00 years
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Together with leading experts from academia and industry, we will explore how advances in materials, photonics, and semiconductor technologies are enabling future products, new markets, and new forms of collaboration. The program will feature keynote talks, industry perspectives, and networking opportunities with partners from across the innovation ecosystem.
Agenda
The conference will take place on 3 - 4 November, with a day of informative sessions, engaging discussions and valuable networking opportunities. After the conference we will be hosting a series of workshops centered around the ZEISS Catalyst Program. Invitations to these workshops will be sent separately.
Please note that this agenda might be subject to change.
ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT
November 3rd - 4th 2026 | Agenda|
Day 1, November 3rd |
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17:00 - 18:00 |
Registration & Arrival |
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18:00 - 19:00 |
Executive Key Note: Materials, Semiconductor & Europe’s |
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19:00 - 22:00 |
Conference Dinner |
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Day 2, November 4th |
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Welcome & Introduction |
09:00 - 09:15 |
Welcome & Framing |
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09:15 - 09:45 |
Why Next Generation Materials Matter for ZEISS |
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Session I: |
09:45 - 10:15 |
The Future of Metasurfaces for Optical System |
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10:15 - 10:45 |
Metamaterials enabled by rapid 3D laser nanoprinting |
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10:45 - 11:15 |
Coffee break |
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11:15 – 11:45 |
Emerging Function Nanomaterials for Catalytic Applications |
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11:45 – 12:15 |
Tbd |
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12:15 - 13:45 |
Lunch & Networking |
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Session II: |
13:45 – 14:30 |
How can Material Innovation open new markets? |
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14:30 – 15:15 |
From Metaoptics Research to Commercial Products |
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15:15 – 16:00 |
Orchestrating Industrialization - Partnerships, Economics, and Readiness in Deep Tech |
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16:00 – 16:15 |
Wrap up and closing |
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Location & Direction
How to get to ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT
FAQs
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On November 3rd, we will be hosting a series of workshops centered around the ZEISS Catalyst Program. Invitations to these workshops will be sent separately. The conference will start with a keynote at 6pm on 3rd of November followed by a networking dinner. On November 4th there will be keynote speakers as well as informative sessions, engaging discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.
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You are warmly invited to register for our conference at the ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT on November 4th. If there are available spots, we are looking forward to getting to know you!
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The conference will be held in English.
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No, the event is free of charge. However, please note that participation requires prior registration.
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Depending on how close to the event location you would like to stay, we can recommend the following hotels:
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In case you are staying in Karlsruhe city, we recommend taking public transport which includes tram and bus to the stop "KIT-Campus Nord Südtor". Alternative options are the KIT shuttle or a taxi.