prostep IVIP Symposium 2026

Your Stage for Innovation!

TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF IT!

The prostep ivip Symposium is THE premier event for industrial digital transformation, bringing together international experts, industry leaders, and innovators for two intensive days. Experience a dynamic conference with up to 5 parallel presentation tracks, an accompanying exhibition showcasing cutting-edge solutions, and two exclusive evening events for networking and collaboration. Dive deep into the most relevant topics shaping the future: AI in Engineering, Software-Defined Products, MBSE, PLM, Digital Twin, Data Exchange Standards, and Sustainable Manufacturing. This is where innovation meets implementation!

AS A PARTICIPANT:

Gain actionable insights, connect with decision-makers, and discover solutions that drive your business forward.

AS AN EXHIBITOR:

Showcase your innovations to a highly engaged audience actively seeking cutting-edge technology and partnerships – exhibition opportunities are exclusively reserved for prostep ivip members.

MEMBER BENEFITS:

prostep ivip members enjoy significant price advantages for participation and exclusive exhibitor access!

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"Being a prostep ivip member means direct access to expert knowledge, innovations across complex value chains, and a global network driving industrial digital transformation in a precompetitive environment. Our Symposium brings this value to life. It's where industry leaders connect, inspire and shape the future of digital manufacturing."
Dr. Alain Pfouga
General manager Prostep IVIP
@LinkedIn
"Digitalization, AI, and data-driven development offer tremendous opportunities to accelerate development and reduce costs for complex products. The Symposium helps unlock this potential by fostering open knowledge exchange, fresh perspectives, and independent collaboration—within a strong global community of users, solution providers, and researchers. In this regard, the Symposium is unique worldwide."
Philipp Wibbing
Executive Board prostep IVIP
@LinkedIn
"In challenging times, the Symposium provides what we need most: honest exchange beyond sales pitches. The parallel tracks allow us to dive deep into AI, PLM, and Systems Engineering while the networking sessions connect us with peers facing similar transformation challenges. This is where we find partners, not just vendors."
Thomas Kamla
Board Member, Volkswagen AG
@LinkedIn
"In times of rapid technological change, the Symposium's neutral ground is crucial. Whether you're exhibiting or participating, you gain unfiltered insights into industry directions, benchmark your own strategies, and forge collaborations that drive innovation forward – this is valuable investment, not just event attendance."
Jens Poggenburg
Board Member, AVL
@LinkedIn
"Two full days of concentrated expertise across five parallel tracks means we can address our entire digital transformation agenda in one place. The caliber of participants – from engineering to C-level – ensures discussions that move beyond surface level to tackle the complex challenges we all face."
Dr. Henrik Weimer
Board Member, Airbus SAS
@LinkedIn
"What makes this Symposium unique is its combination of cutting-edge research, innovative digital technology and real-world implementations in companies and industrial digital platforms. The guided exhibition tours and expert corners connect theory with practice. The neutral prostep ivip platform enables open discussions and best practice exchange to speed up innovations in industrial digitalization."
Prof. Dr. Rainer Stark
Board Member, TU Berlin
@LinkedIn
"Alongside the Tokyo Systems Engineering Summit, the prostep ivip Symposium creates tremendous value for the Asian, European, and global community. It's the essential counterpart event where East-West collaboration deepens through face-to-face dialogue, and where we build the international partnerships that drive our industry forward."
Tomohiko Adachi
Board Member, Mazda Motor Corporation
@LinkedIn

"Being a prostep ivip member means direct access to expert knowledge, innovations across complex value chains, and a global network driving industrial digital transformation in a precompetitive environment. Our Symposium brings this value to life. It's where industry leaders connect, inspire and shape the future of digital manufacturing."
Dr. Alain Pfouga
General manager Prostep IVIP
@LinkedIn
"Digitalization, AI, and data-driven development offer tremendous opportunities to accelerate development and reduce costs for complex products. The Symposium helps unlock this potential by fostering open knowledge exchange, fresh perspectives, and independent collaboration—within a strong global community of users, solution providers, and researchers. In this regard, the Symposium is unique worldwide."
Philipp Wibbing
Executive Board prostep IVIP
@LinkedIn
"In challenging times, the Symposium provides what we need most: honest exchange beyond sales pitches. The parallel tracks allow us to dive deep into AI, PLM, and Systems Engineering while the networking sessions connect us with peers facing similar transformation challenges. This is where we find partners, not just vendors."
Thomas Kamla
Board Member, Volkswagen AG
@LinkedIn
"In times of rapid technological change, the Symposium's neutral ground is crucial. Whether you're exhibiting or participating, you gain unfiltered insights into industry directions, benchmark your own strategies, and forge collaborations that drive innovation forward – this is valuable investment, not just event attendance."
Jens Poggenburg
Board Member, AVL
@LinkedIn
"Two full days of concentrated expertise across five parallel tracks means we can address our entire digital transformation agenda in one place. The caliber of participants – from engineering to C-level – ensures discussions that move beyond surface level to tackle the complex challenges we all face."
Dr. Henrik Weimer
Board Member, Airbus SAS
@LinkedIn
"What makes this Symposium unique is its combination of cutting-edge research, innovative digital technology and real-world implementations in companies and industrial digital platforms. The guided exhibition tours and expert corners connect theory with practice. The neutral prostep ivip platform enables open discussions and best practice exchange to speed up innovations in industrial digitalization."
Prof. Dr. Rainer Stark
Board Member, TU Berlin
@LinkedIn
"Alongside the Tokyo Systems Engineering Summit, the prostep ivip Symposium creates tremendous value for the Asian, European, and global community. It's the essential counterpart event where East-West collaboration deepens through face-to-face dialogue, and where we build the international partnerships that drive our industry forward."
Tomohiko Adachi
Board Member, Mazda Motor Corporation
@LinkedIn

Why you should attend the two-day symposium

INSPIRING PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS:

Be captivated by top-notch expert presentations and hands-on workshops, expanding your knowledge on the latest trends and technologies in industrial digital transformation.

ACCOMPANYING EXHIBITION:

Discover the latest innovations and products from our exhibitors. The exhibition offers an excellent opportunity to learn about current developments and make valuable contacts.

NETWORKING & EVENING EVENT:

Use this opportunity to deepen new and old contacts, exchange ideas, and relax with cold drinks and delicious food.

Frankfurt’s Landmark for Ideas and Innovation

VENUE: KAP EUROPA, FRANKFURT AM MAIN

Located in the vibrant heart of Frankfurt, Kap Europa is more than just a venue. It is a place where ideas come to life and unforgettable experiences are created. With its striking architecture, state-of-the-art technology and flexible spaces. Kap Europa offers the perfect setting for conferences, exhibitions, corporate events, and cultural gatherings of all kinds.

Sustainability and innovation are at the core of everything we do. As one of Europe’s first convention centers certified to the highest ecological standards, Kap Europa combines modern elegance with a strong commitment to the environment.

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Prostep ivip Symposium 2026

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THE Prostep ivip Symposium 2026

BECOME A PART OF THE Prostep ivip Symposium 2026

Unlock Exclusive Member Benefits at the prostep ivip Symposium!

prostep ivip members enjoy substantial participation discounts and exclusive exhibitor rights – non-members cannot exhibit! Join 180+ international companies from Automotive, Aerospace, and Manufacturing driving industrial digital transformation. Gain competitive advantages through standardization, expert collaboration, and direct access to global decision-makers. Secure your spot at preferred member rates and showcase your innovations!

Become a member today – shape the future of digital engineering!

Unlock Exclusive Member Benefits at the prostep ivip Symposium!

Become a member today – shape the future of digital engineering!

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