Symposium 2025
MAPEX Anniversary Symposium
10 years of collaboration in Materials Science and Technology
MAPEX has shaped and inspired research and innovation in materials and processes in Bremen for more than ten years. This symposium brings together current and former MAPEX members and scientists of their working groups.
Looking back, moving forward
We look back at its significant achievements, highlight ongoing research activities and share visions for its future. Selected projects from our idea competition will showcase the pathways towards new research themes and collaborations. During a podium discussion, experts will share and discuss their visions about “The Next Decade: Strategies for Advancing Innovation in Materials and Processes”.
Celebrate with us
After a day of scientific exploration, we invite our first 50 registered participants to join us for a boat cruise dinner, where we'll be treated to a unique blend of science and art, featuring a scientist's insights into the development of instrument strings and a special musical performance. Please register for the program and the dinner no later than August 31, 2025.
Date
October 8, 2025
Location
Forum at Domshof, Banking hall (Kassenhalle), Domshof 26, 28199 Bremen
Registration
Please register no later than August 31, 2025. There is no registration fee. All speakers and participants should register online for the program and optionally for the dinner.
Program
Flyer Program
The detailed program including the speakers will be provided soon.
Contact
Please contact us with any questions.
Confirmed Speakers and Podium Guests
in order of appearance
Jutta Günther President University of Bremen
Lucio Colombi Ciacchi Scientific Coordinator of the MAPEX Core Facility for Materials Analytics, Founding Speaker of the MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, University of Bremen
Kurosch Rezwan Speaker MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, University of Bremen, Scientific Director Matena innovate! Center
Hanna Lührs Science Manager MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, University of Bremen
Georg Pesch Professor at the Faculty of Technical Chemistry, Technical University of Vienna
Maylin Homfeldt Research Scientist Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering (IWT)
Jan Wedemeier Managing Director Matena innovate! Center
Marc Avila Co-Speaker Excellence Cluster "The Martian Mindset", Director Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM), University of Bremen
Kirsten Tracht Co-Speaker Excellence Cluster "The Martian Mindset", University of Bremen
Christiane Heinicke Coordinator Mars Laboratory, University of Bremen
Evgeniya Kabliman Director Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering (IWT)
Robert Mei?ner Director Interface Physics and Engineering, Hamburg University of Technology
Katharina Koschek Head of Division Adhesive Bonding and Polymeric Materials, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM)
Chiara Pedersoli CEO OHB System AG
David May Director Faser Institut Bremen (FIBRE), University of Bremen
Organizing Committee
Lucio Colombi Ciacchi Scientific Coordinator of the MAPEX Core Facility for Materials Analytics, Founding Speaker of the MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, University of Bremen
Hanna Lührs Science Manager MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, University of Bremen
Kurosch Rezwan Speaker MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, University of Bremen, Scientific Director Matena innovate! Center
Hannah Zindel Science Communication MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, University of Bremen, and Matena innovate! Center