Scientific Symposium Processing Machines and Packaging Technology 2027

Live Event / March 21, 2024 - March 22, 2024

»VVD 2027 - Transformation on Demand«

Machines - Materials - Processes

March 16–17, 2027, in Radebeul/Dresden

"Transformation on Demand — Machines, Materials, Processes" is the guiding theme of the 11th Scientific Conference on Processing Machines and Processing Technology. Experts from research and industry will come together to present innovative approaches for adapting machines, materials, and processes flexibly and efficiently to the demands of modern production environments.

Look forward to compelling presentations, hands-on discussions, and forward-looking insights into the advancement of tomorrow's processing technologies.

Event details

Program

Please note that the event language is mainly German!

Be part of VVD 2027 — the Call for Papers is your chance to showcase your research and practical insights. Submit from August 1 to October 30, 2026. Selection and program planning will be completed by December 2026.

Key Topics

Technology in Transition: Challenges for motion control technology and robotics

Cleaning Technology: Sustainable cleaning agents and efficient process management

Life Cycle Assessment: Methods for evaluating new packaging concepts

Fiber-Based Packaging Materials: Innovative concepts for processes and packaging optimization

Growing Circular Economy: Requirements for materials, processes, and product design in light of the PPWR

Increasing Efficiency Through AI: Sustainably optimizing processes with intelligent systems

Plastics Processing: Challenges and solutions for mono-materials and recyclates

Registration

Call for Papers

Please submit an abstract (approx. one page) including the following information to Mr. Holger Schubert (holger.schubert@tu-dresden.de) by October 30, 2026:

Title of the contribution, author/s (phone number, e-mail)
Summary of content
Brief description of the novel aspects
Assignment to one or more of the topic areas listed above
Type of contribution: scientific presentation / industry presentation (user forum) / exhibit

Plenary and workshop contributions will be published in the conference proceedings, which this year will be released in digital form for the first time and will also be available in print upon request. Publication with an ISBN, suitable for citation, will continue to be possible. Contributions will be selected by early December 2026.

Attending Without a Contribution

Registration is organized by our event partner, Intercom Dresden GmbH. Please follow the link to the registration portal.

Your contact person:
Silke Wolf
Phone: +49 351 320 173-50
swolf@intercom.de

Costs

Early Bird till Jan 01, 2027: € 1095 (plus VAT)

Regular Registration till Mar 15, 2027: € 1115 (plus VAT)

University Members (Employees of a public corporation): € 630.00 (plus VAT)

The registration fee includes conference materials, catering, and the evening program. For further information, please refer to the organizer's registration link.

Contact

Verena Andreas
Phone: +49 351 436 14-60
verena.andreas@ivv-dd.fraunhofer.de

Location

Radisson Blu Park Hotel Dresden Radebeul

Date

March 21, 2024 - March 22, 2024

Organization

VVD 2027 is organized by Intercom Dresden GmbH in cooperation with TU Dresden, Chair of Processing Machines and Processing Technology, and the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association.

Language

German

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