27TH International Dresden Lightweight Engineering Symposium

The 27th International Dresden Lightweight Engineering Symposium is known as a platform for the interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge and experience between research, industry, society and politics. This year, the international Dresden Lightweight Engineering Symposium will once again take place on 13 and 14 June 2024 under the banner of know-how and knowledge transfer. Under the motto "Neutral Lightweight Engineering - Resilience through Technological Sovereignty", we are focusing on the future of lightweight engineering, which is characterised not only by its lightness, but also by its resilience and technological sovereignty. In view of progressive megatrends such as digitalisation, sustainability, urbanisation, connectivity and mobility, the need for innovations in materials, technologies and systems is becoming increasingly urgent. This is because innovations are essential in order to fulfil the needs of an ever-growing global population. In this context, lightweight system construction is of crucial importance. It enables resource-efficient mobility and plays a key role in creating sustainable growth, generating jobs and promoting social prosperity and justice.

Given its dynamic economic development, its demographic size and its growing role on the global stage, India is proving to be an important partner for the 27th Dresden International Lightweight Symposium. As an emerging economy, India represents a considerable reservoir of technological potential and expertise in the field of lightweight engineering, opening up opportunities not only for mutual enrichment and knowledge exchange, but also for fostering intercultural synergies that strengthen innovation and international cooperation. TU Dresden and some of India's universities of excellence have long been working on joint approaches to global challenges in the field of lightweight engineering research, which are reflected in projects such as the COMPOLL project of the ILK and the IITD.

The ILK is looking forward to a symposium full of inspiring presentations by international experts and top-class professional exchange. In addition to the discussions and business-to-business talks, we would like to offer participants the opportunity to experience the cultural diversity and uniqueness of India here in Dresden.

Be there and secure tickets for yourself and your team now for this year's International Dresden Lightweight Engineering Symposium!