Date: 26. - 28. November 2025
Location: Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Unter den Eichen 87, 12205 Berlin-Steglitz
Event language: English
Target group: MaterialDigital project teams, industry, research institutions, MSE community and other interested parties
MaterialDigital Status and added value for the circular economy and industry, networking
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 13:00 - 13:05 | Welcome from BAM |
| 13:05 - 13:20 | Welcome from BMFTR/VDI-TZ |
| 13:20 - 14:00 | Welcome and Overview from Platform MaterialDigital / EU (PMD) |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Talk by GlasAgent - T. Talirz: Digitalization of Glass Development |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | External talk: T. Hosenfeldt, Schaeffler |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | External talk: N. Papenfuß, VDA |
| 15:30 - 15:45 | Group photo |
| 15:45 - 16:30 | Coffee break |
| 16:30 - 19:30 | Demonstrator Session & Poster Session |
Insights in MaterialDigital Community and PMD
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:45 | VMAP Standard and Ontologies Enabling Interoperability and Digitalization in the Manufacturing Domain (K. Wolf, SCAI) |
| 10:00 - 12:00 | 15 Project Talks in parallel tracks (Ontologies, Platforms, Digital Models) |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 - 14:15 | Focus Areas with Keynote Speeches and Discussion: - Semantic Interoperability - Workflows - Architecture & IT-Infrastructure / DataPortal |
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Coffee break |
| 14:45 - 16:00 | PMD-X Project Talk |
| 16:00 - 16:20 | Summary & outlook |
| 17:00 - 21:00 | BrewDog Marienpark, Berlin Mariendorf (optional external evening event) |
Hands-On Workshops (target group: MaterialDigital Project teams)
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:30 | PMD Intro, General Talk, and Group division |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Coffee break |
| 10:00 - 12:00 | Training and Workshops in Parallel Tracks - Semantic Interoperability - Workflows - Architecture & IT-Infrastructure / DataPortal |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch snack/Goodbye Coffee |
The workshop introduces PMD Core Ontology (PMDco), an ontology for improving semantic interoperability in materials science, and presents the new version 3.0.0-alpha1 with central semantic patterns. The aim is to introduce participants with previous experience to the use and further development of PMDco and to invite them to actively participate.
The workshop on workflow integration shows how software tools can be integrated into the MaterialDigital workflow ecosystem. Topics include: Technical connection of tools to a workflow management system (WfMS), including interfaces and orchestration; semantic integration with ontologies such as the PMD Core Ontology (PMDco) for interoperability and traceability; data lifecycle: from data generation and processing to archiving and reuse. The event is aimed at developers, data managers, and project managers who want to integrate tools or expand workflows. The goal is to provide a clear introduction to integration and exchange best practices. The workshop offers: an introduction to WfMS, PMD workflow documentation, contact & participation.
The workshop serves as a forum for open exchange between the PMD IT architecture group and projects on IT infrastructure for efficient material data management. Prototype tools, the PMD satellite, and a demonstrator for data integration with PMDco 3.0 will be presented, supplemented by discussions on integrating proprietary solutions into the PMD ecosystem.
Join us for a social event on the second evening of the General Assembly! Look forward to a relaxed evening at DogTap (by BrewDog) Berlin-Mariendorf, with bowling, shuffleboards, a photo booth, pizza, and drinks in good company. A private bus will take all participants directly from the BAM to DogTap. You can use public transportation for the return trip to your accommodations—we will show you the relevant connections on site.
Places are limited to 60 participants – so be sure to secure your spot early! Participation costs €36 and is booked in addition to the General Assembly ticket. You can book the social event either directly when registering for the General Assembly or, if you are already registered, via this link.
The price includes a welcome drink, an additional drink, a pizza buffet, an hour of shuffleboard and bowling, and use of a photo booth and cloakroom during the evening. The bus ride there is also included.
Important: Please understand that for organizational reasons, we cannot refund any costs if you cancel your participation in the social event. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any questions about the social event, please do not hesitate to contact us. Further information about the venue can be found on the BrewDog website.
Registration is now open!
Participation fees: 175 Euros
Registration and payment can be made via this registration link. If you already have a DGM account, you can use it.
We look forward to seeing you! We are expecting many participants from the initiative, the project teams, industry, our institutes, the project management organization, other initiatives and of course all other interested parties from the community. We focus on an active exchange and discussions around the digitalization of materials science and engineering.
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Berlin, BAM
Unter den Eichen 87, 12205 Berlin
