ACHEMA 2024 will once again completely link the lecture and supporting program with the exhibition. In 2022, ACHEMA integrated the congress and the so-called Innovation Stages into the exhibition for the first time. Due to the positive feedback, the concept will be continued this year. In total, more than 750 contributions await visitors in the lecture halls and on the stages in the exhibition.
“Science and industry in dialogue has always been DECHEMA’s credo and, since the last ACHEMA, also practice in the lecture and congress program. Our success proves us right: With more than 20,000 listeners, the number of visitors in 2022 was significantly higher than at ACHEMA 2018, which had more participants overall,” said Dr. Andreas Förster, managing director of DECHEMA eV and therefore organizer of ACHEMA. This year’s conference program focuses on the topics of hydrogen, sustainability, circular economy and digitalization. On the six innovation stages in the exhibition and in the five highlight sessions of the congress, ACHEMA 2024 addresses these and other top topics in the process industry.
Process Innovation
The GEA Process Innovation Stage in Hall 9.0 will focus on topics such as electrification, flexibility and biotechnologization of chemical processes as well as contributions to smart digital technologies in plant construction and operation. In the Process Highlight Session “Nature as a Role Model – Maximum Resource Efficiency in the Chemical Industry,” experts discuss the vision of a completely resource-efficient chemical industry and its implementation. The highlight session will take place on Friday, June 14, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Pharma Innovation
In addition to many other topics relating to pharmaceutical production and packaging, the ZETA Pharma Innovation Stage in Hall 4.1 focuses primarily on biopharmaceutical production – also the focus of the Pharma Highlight Session on Monday, June 10, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m : Under the title “Next generation pharmaceutical production – current advances in cell and gene therapy”, the opening of ACHEMA will focus on the centralized and decentralized production of cell therapeutics and the current challenges of translational research and the marketing of therapies.
Lab Innovation
Success in the laboratory is determined more than ever by the technologies used in the laboratory and at the interfaces to technology and production. This is what the contributions on the Lab Innovation Stage in Hall 12.0 are about. In addition to the Lab Innovation Stage, there will be an action area at ACHEMA 2024 around the digitalized, miniaturized and automated laboratory of the future. In addition to innovative bioanalytics and (bio)pharmaceutical applications, sustainability as well as the planning, construction, furnishing and operation of laboratories are also intensively examined. The latter is a particular focus in the SEFA Theater of the Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association: At ACHEMA, it is the contact point for laboratory operators, architects, users and experts from the laboratory community who want to find out about the laboratory-grade environment and gain an insight into it Would like to receive examples of success from all over the world.
Green Innovation
The challenge of climate-neutral production in the process industry, circular economy, the integration of molecular and industrial biotechnology, sustainable innovations and investments – these are the topics that are the focus of the EY Green Innovation Stage in Hall 6.0. “The chemical industry relies on innovative technologies, such as green chemistry and the circular economy, to strengthen sustainability. ACHEMA is an important platform to bring industry experts together, address these challenges and promote innovation,” emphasizes Matthias Brey, Head of Sustainability Consulting Europe West at EY. In the highlight session “Fossil-free production – looking for alternative carbon sources for the chemical industry,” experts from science and industry will discuss how fossil-free production can become a reality on Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m can.
Digital Innovation
Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, digital twins and, last but not least, cybersecurity: The Siemens Digital Innovation Stage in Hall 11.0 offers a comprehensive and practical overview of central digital trends and their use in the process industry. “For the process industry, ACHEMA is the central platform where innovation and practical application come together. There we will show how Siemens connects the real and the digital world to create a more sustainable future for our customers,” said Axel Lorenz, CEO Process Automation at Siemens. The highlight session “Artificial intelligence and autonomous systems in the process industry” on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. will discuss the steps on the way to autonomous systems and explore the question of what technological and cultural challenges are in store for us.
Hydrogen Innovation
The process industry stands like no other industry for the technological backbone of a functioning hydrogen economy: The Siemens Hydrogen Innovation Stage in Hall 6.0, the special hydrogen show and numerous other exhibitors at ACHEMA present the previous milestones of the hydrogen economy as well as future challenges. The highlight session “Hyperscaling hydrogen – from strategy goals to reality” on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. will address the central questions of the hydrogen ramp-up: What does hyperscaling mean for plant engineering, its suppliers and the User? What investments and partnerships do we need for technology development and infrastructure?
All highlight sessions take place in the Europa Room in Hall 4.0.
While the congress sessions are primarily about application-oriented research and development from the proof-of-concept to the threshold of market entry, the lectures at the Innovation Stages focus on current issues in production, best practices and short presentations Ready-to-use technologies – always keeping an eye on the application. Together with the exhibition and the close integration, participants gain a unique 360-degree perspective on all trends and technologies in the process industries. The lecture program is an important reason why experts and users from 130 countries will be coming to ACHEMA in Frankfurt again this year.
ACHEMA trend reports for your reporting on ACHEMA
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ACHEMA is the world forum for chemical engineering, process engineering and biotechnology. The leading global trade fair for the process industry takes place in Frankfurt am Main every three years. The spectrum includes everything that is needed in the chemical industry, pharmaceutical and food production, from laboratory equipment, pumps and analysis devices to packaging machines, kettles and stirrers, to safety technology, materials and software. The accompanying congress complements the diversity of topics covered by the exhibition with scientific lectures and numerous guest and partner events. The next ACHEMA will take place from June 10th to 14th, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main.
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