AM-Summit 2026
The AM Summit brings together the brightest minds in additive manufacturing for two days of hands-on workshops, strategic insights, and high-value networking.
Day 0 – AM Pitch Night
17:30 – Welcome & Registration / Happy Hour
18:30 – Startup Pitches
Networking with AM Specialists
19:30 – Dinner
20:30 – Award Ceremony
21:00 – Networking with AM Specialists
22:00 – End
Day 1 – Strategy, Exchange & Networking
07:30 – Setup
09:00 – Welcome Speech & Event Introduction
09:30 – 5-on-5 Presentations
10:00 – Workshop: Industry vs. AM Experts, Round 1
11:00 – Coffee Break
11:15 – Workshop: Industry vs. AM Experts, Round 2
13:00 – Lunch Break
14:00 – 5-on-5 Presentations
14:30 – Workshop: AM Strategy
16:30 – Coffee & Networking
17:00 – Official Closing
18:00 – Networking Dinner
Day 2 – Certification & Member Exchange
07:30 – Setup
09:00 – 5-on-5 Presentations
09:30 – Certification Workshop, Part 1
10:30 – Coffee Break
10:45 – Certification Workshop, Part 2
12:00 – Lunch Break
13:00 – General Assembly
15:30 – Official Closing
From Initiative to Association
The IAMHH e.V. initiative began in 2022 as a collaborative effort led by Fraunhofer IAPT alongside partners from government, industry, and academia. After two years of development, strategic discussions, and project planning, IAMHH e.V. was officially founded in July 2024 and became a registered association (e.V.) in November of 2024. Today, IAMHH e.V. is the umbrella organization for a growing ecosystem of companies and institutions committed to advancing additive manufacturing.
Founding event of the Industrialized Additive Manufacturing Hub of Hamburg e.V.. pictures by © Ingo Boelter / Fraunhofer IAPT
How We Create Impact:
Networking & Knowledge Transfer
We connect the AM ecosystem so ideas turn into action. IAMHH e.V. brings together industry, research, and academia through two in-person networking events per year, monthly digital members meetings, and expert webinars. Expect real conversations, site visits, and topical deep dives that surface needs, match partners, and kick-off collaboration.
Fraunhofer IAPT
Collaborative Research
Our member-driven projects tackle concrete challenges in industrial AM. We identify needs through structured Deep Dive sessions, build the right consortium, secure funding, and coordinate execution from concept to implementation. Our first pilot projects focus on recycling (AKROPOLYS), decarbonization and Innovative Quality Assurance.
What topic do you want to work on next?
The IAMHH e.V. Team
Prof. Dr. Ingomar Kelbassa
Chairman of the board
Mahendran Reddy
Vice Chairman of the Board
Lennard Stoever
Member of the Board, Treasurer
Dr. Maximilian Heres
Chief Executive Officer
