European manufacturing faces urgent decisions on AI, competitiveness and supply chain politics. The German Mechanical Engineering Summit (Deutscher Maschinenbau-Gipfel) 2026 meets on 10 and 11 November at Vienna House Andel’s Berlin and brings together industry leaders, politicians and economic stakeholders.
Practical information
The event runs 10 to 11 November 2026 at Vienna House Andel’s Berlin. The organizers list this as the 16th Maschinenbau-Gipfel and state participation of more than 1,000 decision makers from industry, politics and business. Ticket categories include VDMA rates and Standard rates with published prices from 1,690 € for certain VDMA packages up to 2,690 € for Standard tickets.
Program focus and format
The 2026 program highlights artificial intelligence in production, industrial competitiveness, geopolitics and the sector’s transformation. Sessions combine strategic panels with practical impulses and there is an MBG Salon area for focused exchanges. The schedule also features an evening networking event to extend discussions beyond the sessions.
Speakers and profiles
Announced speakers cover corporate executives, academic leaders and public figures. Names listed include Paulos Asbe, Prof. Dr. Doris Aschenbrenner, Dr. Irene Bader and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Bauernhansl. Representatives from Fraunhofer and VDMA are also present, indicating a blend of technical depth and policy perspective.
Commercial prospecting tactics
Book meetings well in advance and map sessions to your value proposition. Target talks on AI in production and competitiveness to identify buyers with immediate needs. Use the MBG Salon and the networking evening for 20 to 30 minute technical demos. Bring concise proof points such as cycle time reductions, uptime improvements or energy savings, and prepare a short demo that runs on a tablet or laptop. Prioritize contacts from the speaker and partner lists and confirm meeting slots before arriving.
Key figures
The event is listed as the 16th Maschinenbau-Gipfel with over 1,000 decision makers indicated by the organizers. Ticket pricing appears with VDMA and Standard categories detailed on the registration pages.
Final note and registration
For companies selling automation, machine tools or production software, focus on sessions and speakers tied to AI and competitiveness and schedule technical discussions during the MBG Salon or evening networking. Tickets and program details are available on the official site https://www.maschinenbau-gipfel.de
Registration and tickets on the official website: maschinenbau-gipfel.de
