Thursday 18 September 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm
University of Birmingham - Edgbaston Park 353 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B5 7SW
About
Join us for a unique networking event with a delegation of leading German researchers, entrepreneurs, and government-backed projects visiting Birmingham as part of the Forum Digital Technologies (FDT) Roadshow.
This is a valuable opportunity to explore potential collaborations across GreenTech, sustainability, digital twins, and the circular economy with German innovators seeking UK partners.
Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for:
- Academics and researchers in sustainability, AI, digital engineering, and manufacturing
- Industry collaborators and technology providers
- Spinouts, scale-ups, and SMEs in digital circular economy solutions
- Experts in data standards, legal frameworks, and interoperability
Event Highlights
- Welcome and project pitches from the German delegation
- Open networking and facilitated matchmaking
- Learn about cutting-edge research in:
- Green Digital Twins
- Digital Product Passports
- Circular Economy strategies
- AI-powered textile sorting and building renovation planning
About the Delegation
The Forum of Digital Technologies is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, showcasing six major projects in digital and sustainable innovation, including:
- BeverGreen – Green digital twins for the brewing industry
- CliCE-DiPP – Digital CO₂ passports for manufacturing
- DiCES – Circular economy for white goods
- NaiS – AI-driven renovation planning with digital twins
- fashionsort.ai – AI-powered sorting for the textile industry
- PASSAT – Data ecosystems for sustainable product passports
Delegates Are Seeking Collaboration With:
- Researchers and developers in semantic tech, AI, BIM, LCA, ERP/MES, and digital twins
- Industry partners for tech pilots and real-world applications
- Circular economy players in fashion, manufacturing, and construction
- Experts in standards, regulations, and digital infrastructure