Exploring technology loops and raw material supply schemes
29 October 2025 - 30 October 2025|
Dresden, Germany
I Schlosshotel Pillnitz
Would you like to explore technology loops and raw materials and connect with key stakeholders of the energy intensive industries? Secure your spot and join us at Schlosshotel Pillnitz!
IDEALIST’s Learning Expeditions (LEX) support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adapt to current and future challenges by identifying technological solution providers, and connecting to alternative business partners along value chains and innovative collaboration partners for material development. IDEALIST covers the three key industry sectors: Energy Intensive Industries, Aerospace & Defence, as well as Mobility, Transport & Automotive.
The next Learning Expeditions #4 (LEX#4) on from October 29th to 30th invites you to Dresden, Saxony (Germany), to get to know one of the most dynamic German industrial regions, to connect with SMEs of the region as well as from the IDEALIST network.
The main target groups of this two day event are SMEs interested or active in the field of raw material and feed stock supply, technologies for circularity and decarbonisation of processes, and innovative solutions in material development or digital solutions for chemical R&D/production processes.
Day 1 – Conference Day: a full day of expert lectures and networking activities to get in touch with potential alternate suppliers, novel solution providers and inspiring experts from the seven European project partner countries and ecosystems to enlarge your own network, acquire new knowledge and learn about best practices. You may also benefit from startup pitches, B2B matchmaking and a ‘Walk & Talk’ in the vineyards.
Day 2 – Site Visit Wacker Chemie: we take you to one of the major German production sites for silicon-based chemicals and materials operated by Wacker Chemie AG in Nünchritz. Main products are some 200 different silicones, pyrogenic silica and hyperpure polycrystalline silicon for the solar industry as well as silicone adhesives and sealants. The production site is a prime example for low-waste and energy-efficient production pioneering a drone project to identify energy and heat losses in the insulation.
Funding Scheme for SMEs - travel vouchers: participants to the LEX as “SME representatives” can benefit from support for travel expenses.
Venue: Schlosshotel Pillnitz, August-Böckstiegel-Straße 10, 01326 Dresden (on GoogleMaps)
This conference is part of the IDEALIST and LEADER 2030 projects
IDEALIST joined forces with the LEADER2030 project to bring together more SMEs across different industry sectors.
About IDEALIST : The EU funded IDEALIST project is aimed at bolstering the resilience and technological adaptability of SMEs within the European Union.Learn more about IDEALIST: www.idealist-project.eu
About LEADER2030 : LEADER 2030 will predict the availability or otherwise of raw materials and components for railways in 2030.Learn more about LEADER2030:https://www.eurailclusters.com/erci_project/leader-2030/
For more information please get in touch with the local organisers:
- Dr. Wolfgang Reimer, Geokompetenzzentrum Freiberg. Email: wolfgang.reimer@gkz-ev.de
- Emilija Kohls, Chemie-Cluster Bayern. Email: kohls@chemiecluster-bayern.de