Every year, the IVAM Hightech Summit provides a unique opportunity for professionals and executives to discuss the latest advances in microsystems technology and related fields. A key focus of the conference is the concrete exchange along the value chain to facilitate effective business initiation.

In 2025, the IVAM Hightech Summit will not only serve as a gathering for leading professionals in the industry but also celebrate a significant milestone: the 30th anniversary of the IVAM Microtechnology Network. Under the theme “Tech United: Bridging Nations, Building Future”, the event will highlight the international character of the network and its commitment to uniting countries, industries, and ideas.

Taking place at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund's football stadium, the event will offer a dynamic stage for more than 1.5 days of knowledge exchange, networking, and strategic discussions. Highlights of the event include:

• Comprehensive conference program
• Hands-on-Session on Microtech Applications
• Accompanying technical exhibition
• Large evening event with networking
• Extensive supporting program: With a stadium tour, soccer quiz, table football and cocktail bar
• The Innovation Arena: Next-Gen Champions: Young companies present themselves in company pitches!
• Strategy meeting of the IVAM Executive Club

Exchanging along the value chain

For companies in the microtechnology sector, the IVAM Hightech Summit is more than just a conference – it’s a gateway to valuable business partnerships. The event promotes direct interaction along the entire value chain, making it an ideal environment for establishing valuable business connections.

The presentations will focus on the exciting connections between photonics, microfluidics, sensor technology and quantum physics with medical technology and other technological fields of application. Young companies will present new technologies and innovative approaches in innovation pitches. In addition, a panel discussion will shed light on current issues for small and medium-sized enterprises and offer possible solutions.

In addition, the accompanying technical exhibition offers an excellent opportunity for technology companies to showcase their latest products, collaborative projects, and research. Whether as individual exhibitors or in partnership, members can present the innovations that have shaped the last three decades of microtechnology.

Business Partners of the IVAM Hightech Summit 2025

The following business partners are supporting the IVAM Hightech Summit 2025: AEMtec, Jüke Systemtechnik, Raith, Planoptik, Wirtschaftsförderung der Stadt Dortmund, Percipio Robotics, AMA Verband für Sensorik und Messtechnik, Chilas, Epiphany, OptoSigma Europe, Lambda Glass Solutions, Eagleyard Photonics, SmarAct, SmartMembranes, Phix, VelixX, ITB Ingenieurgesellschaft für technische Berechnungen, IMT Masken und Teilungen, GrantLift, Micronit, Board Connect, Microdul, NRW Nano Conference and Fraunhofer-Institut für Elektronische Nanosysteme ENAS.