The three-day event is aimed at members as well as interested industry professionals. Alongside professional exchange, the program will cover technical topics, industrial policy issues and presentations on current challenges facing companies.
Technical Exchange and Industry Developments
The event will open with a meeting of the Technical Committee. Topics on the agenda include developments in testing as well as the further advancement of the Qualanod, Qualicoat and Qualistrip quality labels.
The revision of the BREF document on the surface treatment of metals and plastics will also be discussed.
Expert Presentations on the Business Environment
The public part of the event will feature presentations on social security and pension systems, as well as on intergenerational collaboration within companies.
These topics address current framework conditions for employers and place them in the context of industrial practice.
Elections and Supporting Program
The formal members’ meeting in accordance with the association’s bylaws will take place after the public session. The agenda includes board elections for the 2026 to 2030 term of office as well as the election of the auditor.
The event will also offer opportunities for networking, along with a supporting program that provides insights into Augsburg as an industrial location.


