Events

June 13, 2026, Bremen

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On June 13, 2026, the University of Bremen invites everyone interested to its Open Campus. Under the motto “Opening Worlds – Sharing Knowledge,” a diverse program awaits you, offering insights into research, teaching, and campus life. BIBA will participate with two guided tours in the BIBA Shopfloor Lab.

In one tour, we’ll show how production and supply chains can be made more sustainable and energy-resilient throughout their lifecycle. Experience our model factory as a demonstration of energy-flexible production and see how renewable energy, efficiency measures, and smart connections between generation, storage, and consumption work together.

In the joint tour with the LogDynamics research cluster, practice and science are combined to achieve logistical precision. Learn how innovations are transforming the ports of Bremen into “smart ports.”

We look forward to your visit on June 13 at the University of Bremen campus—come by and discover hands-on research.

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June 25, 2026, Oldenburg

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How can small and medium-sized businesses successfully leverage artificial intelligence and digitalization—today and tomorrow? The WertNetzWerke Summit 2026 brings together decision-makers, practitioners, and innovators, offering a hands-on experience of digitalization, AI, and data-driven value creation networks. Register for free and look forward to an intensive day of forums featuring keynotes, interactive sessions, startup pitches, demonstrations, and networking— including an exclusive factory tour at BÜFA. The summit is organized by the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum WertNetzWerke and the German Association for Materials Management, Purchasing, and Logistics (BME) in cooperation with the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Bremen-Oldenburg, BIBA, and other partners. BIBA and the Digital Center Bremen-Oldenburg are contributing to the program with a keynote presentation on the topic “Data transparency as a lever for lower maintenance costs” and the demonstrator “AI-supported assembly workstation for human-robot collaboration.” 

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June 27, 2026, Bremen

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BIBA will be showcasing its work at Science Day in downtown Bremen alongside LogDynamics: The goal is to transfer research findings into the economy and society. The focus will be on digitalization and AI in logistics and port operations as part of the SmartPort Transfer (SPorT) project. From 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., we will be showcasing demonstrators and presenting applications from the SmartPort LivingLab at the LogDynamics booth in the House of Science. Everyone is warmly invited to attend!

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September 1-4, 2026, Hamburg

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Digital transformation and the maritime energy transition call for groundbreaking, practical solutions—and they will take center stage at the SMM 2026 maritime trade fair. BIBA will be there with the LogDynamics research consortium at the joint booth of the State of Bremen, presenting research projects focused on the digitalization of the maritime industry. We warmly invite you to visit us in Hall B7.

Look forward to discovering innovative maritime-related projects and being inspired by examples of digitalization and AI in the port. Find out how you can use artificial intelligence to optimally plan and control port handling operations, or how autonomous driving processes and dynamic storage and logistics concepts can be implemented at automotive terminals in the future. You can also learn about the intelligent monitoring and assistance system that digitally tracks and monitors ships during their stay in port. 

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September 30 - October 1, 2026, Bremen

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For the fourth time, EnvoConnect is bringing together the port, logistics, and shipping industry community—once again in Bremen in 2026, the host city for the German Unity Day celebrations. Under the theme “Transformation needs commitment,” the focus is not on declarations of intent, but on attitude and implementation: from intention to action, from awareness to commitment, from individual projects to collective transformation. Two days packed with practical content, inspiring ideas, and concrete solutions bring change to life—for young professionals as well as experienced decision-makers.

Since sustainability plays a key role in logistics research to make a positive contribution to environmental and social responsibility, BIBA is participating in the accompanying trade exhibition with the LogDynamics research network. The latest research findings on improving environmental sustainability in the logistics industry will be presented, which help conserve resources, reduce emissions, and improve the efficiency of logistics processes.

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