The Transfernale is an innovation festival that puts the innovative strength of the Braunschweig-Wolfsburg region in the spotlight over eight weeks at eight locations and is now taking place for the third time after 2023 and 2024.

We bring science and business together, strengthen collaborations and accelerate important transformation processes.

Dates:

August 13, 2026, Braunschweig, Siemens Mobility GmbH, “The course has been set: Full speed ahead towards the future!”

August 20, 2026, Gifhorn, Rapid Prototyping Technologie GmbH, “From Idea to Reality: Innovation You Can Touch”

August 25, 2026, Goslar, HC Starck Tungsten Powders GmbH, “Wolfram Works: Materials that charge the future”

03.09.2026, Helmstedt, Avacon AG, “Energy in Transition: Networks for Tomorrow”

September 10, 2026, Peine, HOFFMANN Maschinen- und Apparatebau GmbH, “Cool Solutions: Technology that creates clarity”

September 17, 2026, Wolfenbüttel, MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer GmbH & Co. KG, “Future Factory: Innovation served hot”

September 24, 2026, Salzgitter, PowerCo SE, "Batteries with positive power. Batteries for generations to come"

October 1, 2026, Wolfsburg, Volkswagen AG – Innovation Fund II, “Where Ideas Grow: Intrapreneurship in Practice”

Event series Arguments for Health: In a talk show format, we shed light on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare from different perspectives: from practical applications in elderly care, through administrative processes in clinics and health insurance companies, to the health literacy of patients in the digital information space.

On September 9th, startup spirit, knowledge transfer, and strong networks will meet again.

2 Events. 1 Location. Double the energy.

On September 9th, startup spirit, knowledge transfer, and strong networks will meet again. Look forward to inspiration, exchange, new perspectives, and plenty of future topics – all in one place.

Our focus topics for 2026: Future Tech & Solutions, Science, AI & DeepTech, Climate & Energy, Health Innovation, Investment, Networking.

ICBR 2026 ist die internationale Plattform zur Überprüfung der Herausforderungen, vor denen die Batterie-Recyclingindustrie weltweit steht. Seit 31 Jahren bringt die ICBR die internationale Gemeinschaft von Experten und Entscheidungsträgern der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette des Batterie-Recyclings zusammen, darunter Batterie-Recycler und -Hersteller, Sammelorganisationen, OEMs, politische Entscheidungsträger, Material- und Dienstleister und viele mehr

Two formats. One shared vision. A unique day brimming with ideas, technologies, and future perspectives: In 2026, the UNLEASH Startup Convention and KnowledgeMove, two of Hanover's most important innovation platforms, will join forces under one roof for the first time. While UNLEASH brings the energy, creativity, and dynamism of the startup scene to the stage, KnowledgeMove connects science, business, and practice to form a powerful network for technology transfer and innovation. Together, these two events create a space where knowledge translates into action – and ideas into a real future.

Look forward to inspiring keynotes , exciting panels, pitch sessions, best practices, reverse pitches, networking , and practical insights into topics such as:

• Circular Economy Regenerative value creation, AI-supported product design, cradle-to-cradle design, urban mining and circular business models show how products, materials and existing buildings can be used longer, rethought and kept in circulation.

• Smart City Urban real-world laboratories, digital traffic management, social robotics and smart digital infrastructure show how cities can become more sustainable, efficient, resilient and livable.

• New Resilience Resilient security cultures, cyber-physical security, and protection against AI vulnerabilities are becoming the foundation of modern resilience.

• Health Innovation Digital platforms, AI in medicine and networked infrastructures are opening up new avenues for prevention, care and mental health – from data-based support to new care pathways.

• AI & DeepTech The interplay of complex algorithms, artificial intelligence and modern robotics, whose groundbreaking infrastructures create immense added value, but also bring new technological challenges.

• Climate & Energy The development of sustainable innovations and intelligent smart grids serves as a technological basis to advance the energy transition through targeted decarbonization.

• Gaming meets Business: Various topics from gaming culture, gamification, serious games, and XR worlds

How can good leadership succeed in times of skilled labor shortage, pressure to change, and rising employee expectations? A central answer to this is: attitude.

On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the cooperation partners of the Oldenburg Skilled Labor Initiative (FIO) invite you from 4 p.m. to the 12th Oldenburg Skilled Labor Forum at the Oldenburg Technology and Start-up Center (TGO). Under the title "Leadership Makes Better – Your Attitude Decides!" everything will revolve around the question of what difference good leadership really makes today.

Finding skilled workers is becoming an increasing challenge for many companies. However, alongside traditional recruitment of skilled workers, new opportunities are emerging: AI, robotics, and modern technologies can help to redesign work processes and keep companies operational.

As the largest hydrogen meeting in the state of Brandenburg, the event brings together players from business, science, politics, and administration. It offers a statewide platform for exchanging information on current developments, future-oriented innovations, and expertise in the field of hydrogen technologies.

Look forward to

• a panel discussion with Minister Klement and selected experts,

• exciting technical presentations on current topics in the hydrogen economy,

• diverse opportunities for exchange and networking with industry players,

• as well as the accompanying exhibition with information stands from institutes and companies.

This year again, there will be an opportunity to present your institution or company with an information stand.

Renewable raw materials are playing an increasingly important role in the sustainable design of the construction industry. In our one-hour Future (Snack), we will illuminate the importance of agricultural fibers for the construction trade and their contribution to sustainable building in the central Lower Saxony future region.

Look forward to two exciting practical reports on the renewable raw materials straw and hemp. Benedikt Kaesberg from Baustroh GmbH will show with concrete examples how straw bales can be successfully used as insulation material in construction. Afterwards, Michael Kappel (Kappel GbR, district of Verden) will report from practice on his experiences with the cultivation, marketing, and application of hemp.

The event offers valuable insights along the entire value chain and is aimed at players from agriculture, crafts, and planning who want to inform themselves about innovative and sustainable building materials.

Date: September 10, 12:15 to 13:15 (digital)

HOFFMANN develops and manufactures innovative filter and refrigeration systems for the treatment and recooling of cooling lubricants. Stay tuned for exclusive insights into the transformation processes of this Stage partner!

Are you a student, graduate, or career starter in the technical-scientific field? Then use the Summer School to gain in-depth knowledge of the entire hydrogen cycle – from generation through transport and storage to application.

This year, the focus will also be on hydrogen derivatives such as ammonia, which will play an important role as energy carriers in the global energy system in the future.

Three good reasons to participate:

Expand your knowledge: Experts from science and business will convey central aspects of hydrogen and derivatives in the diverse week – from generation to application.

Make contacts: Talk to experts from research and practice and get to know a promising field of topics during a varied supporting program.

Advance your career: Use the practical preparation for your career: Many former participants now work on relevant future issues in research and industry.

Digitalization in Practice: XR Applications for Companies

Many companies are grappling with the question of which digital technologies are actually relevant for their own operations. It's less about short-term trends and more about concrete applications: Where can processes be supported, knowledge be made more accessible, or employees be relieved of burdens?

The XR Innovation Day on September 15, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the InnovationsCentrum Osnabrück (ICO) offers the opportunity to engage with these questions in a practical way. The day is jointly organized by the WFO, the WIGOS, and the XR CAMPUS from Niedersachsen.next Digitalagentur.



The focus will be on three thematic areas:

1. AI and XR - supported by Mobile-Etage GmbH

2. Digital Twins - supported by Aratall GmbH

3. XR for Maintenance and Remote Services - supported by Bitnamic GmbH