The 2025 Annual Network Meeting (Jahresnetzwerktreffen) on December 15 marks the traditional end of the year for the state initiative. The event has established itself as a central networking platform for Lower Saxony as an aerospace location, bringing together decision-makers, innovators, and multipliers from business, science, politics, and administration. This year, the networking event will focus on smart manufacturing and will take place at the Varel Technology Center.

In the morning, participants will gain insights into two production sites through parallel factory tours. At Broetje-Automation GmbH in Rastede, the focus will be on the construction of state-of-the-art riveting and assembly systems as well as current developments in robotics and processes for the factory of the future. At the same time, Airbus Aerostructures GmbH will open its factory gates at its Varel site and showcase state-of-the-art processes in metalworking, assembly, and 3D printing.

Starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Varel Technology Center, the program will begin with refreshments, networking, and a tour of the accompanying exhibition. The technical program will then focus on smart digital technologies such as AI-supported visual inspection, digital twins, ALM (additive layer manufacturing), and adaptive manufacturing systems. Best practices from companies such as Airbus, Arconic, Boeing, Siemens, SWMS, and Sightwise will be used to illustrate how manufacturing processes are evolving into intelligent, networked systems. This will be followed by a panel discussion in which representatives from industry and politics will discuss strategies for designing secure, efficient, and resilient supply chains that can ensure stable production despite global risks. The annual network meeting traditionally concludes with a joint dinner, which provides an opportunity to look back on the past year, reflect on the impressions gained, and take away new ideas for the future.

A limited number of rooms are available for participants at the Upstalsboom Hotel & Ferienwohnungen Varel. When booking, please use the reservation keyword “Jahresnetzwerktreffen” (annual network meeting). The offer is valid until November 21, 2025, or while rooms are available.

Are you interested in participating in this year's annual network meeting as a speaker or exhibiting at the accompanying exhibition? Don't hesitate to contact us: Anna Urumyan (0511 35 77 92 22 | +49 151 61732870 | urumyan@niedersachsen-aviation.de)

If you would like to be part of our exhibition, please fill out the registration form and send it to Kerstin Hungerland (hungerland@niedersachsen-aviation.de).

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