Invitation for VMAP User Forum 2026

24-25 February  2026 | Schloss Birlinghoven | Germany


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Shaping the Future of Digital Manufacturing Through Advanced Standards
Following the remarkable success of the 2024 VMAP User Meeting and the 2025 VMAP User Forum, we cordially invite you to participate in the VMAP User Forum 2026 – a premier gathering of industry leaders, researchers, and innovators driving the future of computer-aided engineering and manufacturing standards.

Forum Focus Domains

  • Virtual Characterization of New Materials

Explore cutting-edge approaches to digitally characterize material properties, enabling faster development cycles and improved predictive capabilities in virtual manufacturing environments.

  • Sustainable Manufacturing and Green CAE

Discover how VMAP standards are enabling environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, supporting the global transition toward sustainable production methods and carbon-neutral engineering workflows.

  • Importance of Ontologies to Build Semantic Knowledge Platforms for AI

Delve into the critical role of structured knowledge representation in creating intelligent, AI-driven manufacturing systems that leverage semantic understanding for enhanced automation and decision-making.

  • More Tools Supporting VMAP

Witness the expanding ecosystem of software solutions, applications, and tools that are embracing VMAP standards, demonstrating real-world implementations and success stories from across industries.

Why Attend?

  • Network with Industry Leaders – Connect with 30+ experts from engineering, research, and software development communities
  • Shape the Standard's Future – Actively participate in discussions that will influence the next generation of VMAP specifications
  • Learn from Real Applications – Discover practical implementations, case studies, and lessons learned from ongoing projects
  • Access Cutting-Edge Research – Gain insights into the latest developments in digital manufacturing, AI integration, and sustainable engineering practices
  • Collaborate on Innovation – Identify opportunities for new R&D partnerships and joint initiatives


Event Format

This intensive 2-day forum combines keynote presentations, technical sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions to identify emerging requirements, share best practices, and collectively chart the course for VMAP standard evolution.





Date
Tuesday                        February 24 2026                        13:00 – 18:00
Wednesday                  February 25 2026                        09:00 – 15:00

Conference Fee & Registration
• Members of VMAP SC and VMAP Working Groups: 200€ plus 19% VAT
• Non-Members:                                                                350€ plus 19% VAT
• Students and University Members:                             100€ plus 19% VAT

This includes the venue booking, lunches, coffee breaks, dinner, and a confirmation of participation certificate.
Please register for the event here.

Exhibition & Sponsoring
Exhibitor Package

  • Exhibition space 2 x 2 m (incl. 1 table, power connection)
  • Please note that the packages do not include any participation – please register participants separately
  • VMAP SC e.V. member:     150 Euro plus 19% VAT
  • Non-member:                     350 Euro plus 19% VAT

Gold Sponsor Package

  • Exhibition space 2 x 2 m (incl. 1 table, power connection)
  • Logo on agenda
  • Recognized during the opening and closing ceremonies as gold sponsor
  • Sponsor of the drinks & snacks in the evening
  • Please note that the packages do not include any participation – please register participants separately
  • VMAP  SC e.V. member:     400 Euro plus 19% VAT
  • Non-member:                      600 Euro plus 19% VAT

Register here.

Conference Language
English

Venue
Fraunhofer Campus Birlinghoven
Schloss Birlinghoven 1
53757 Sankt Augustin
https://www.izb.fraunhofer.de/en/contact.html

Organization
VMAP Standards Community e.V.
Schloss Birlinghoven 1
53757 Sankt Augustin
Germany
Phone +49 2241 14-4058
https://www.vmap-standard.org

Join the VMAP Standards Community

The VMAP Standards Community continues to grow as a vital not-for-profit association, this forum represents an opportunity to be part of a movement that's revolutionizing how engineering data flows through virtual manufacturing chains.

Ready to shape the future of manufacturing standards?

Register Your Interest:
Contact Klaus Wolf, Chairperson
klaus.wolf@vmap-standard.org