Innovation meets responsibility –solutions for sustainable and resource-saving production (Kopie)

19th German-Japanese Economic Forum at HANNOVER MESSE

The efficient use of resources and the introduction of sustainable production methods are among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to which both Japan and Germany have committed themselves.

How are German and Japanese industrial companies planning to transform their industries to "net zero"? How can valuable resources be saved? How can Germany and Japan learn from the respective processes?

The German-Japanese Economic Forum at HANNOVER MESSE has developed into a well-known discussion and networking platform with high-profile presentations from German and Japanese industry since its launch in 2006.

At the 19th edition of the forum, experts from industry and politics in both countries will discuss the challenges, innovations, and opportunities for cooperation on key topics that will shape the future of industrial production in Germany and Japan.

At the end of the forum, all participants are invited to a networking reception in the Solution Lab’s Lounge.

Date:

• 20.04.2026

Time:

• 15:00-17:30 CEST

Venue:

• Expert Stage in the “Energy & Industrial Infrastructure” Solution Lab, Hall 12

Language:

• English

Topic:

• Innovations for sustainable and resource-saving production
  • Material/resource efficiency in production processes
  • New/innovative materials
  • Critical Raw Material (CRM) supply chains: challenges and strategies
  • IIoT and AI as enablers of resource efficiency (e.g., Manufacturing X)