SAXONY!visit – A Business Trip to Saxony: Lightweigth Technologies and Related Sectors

Informationen und Zielsetzung

Saxony Trade & Invest (WFS) invites experts, decision-makers, and managers to join on a business trip through Saxony.

Numerous players are active in Saxony along the entire value chain for lightweight construction and related innovative fields. Saxony's players have outstanding expertise in the field of efficient material mix. They offer the necessary expertise from materials development to the production of components and quality testing. Saxony is an international leader in various areas of materials research and development. You'll have the unique chance to explore Saxony’s innovation ecosystem. 

The 3-day agenda will include: 

• Attendance of 2 main innovation events with pitch options
• Discussions and lots of networking possibilities with experts and company representatives about innovations in the lightweight industry and related fields
• Presentations showcasing the competencies and business opportunities in Saxony
• Cultural highlights
• Company visits

By attending also the Saxon Innovation Summit 2026 & the 29th International Dresden Lightweight Engineering Symposium in June 2026, participants can meet partners, establish collaborations, and exchange expertise on the latest technologies. The Saxony Trade & Invest Corp. (WFS) rounds it up with additional Company visits.

WFS kindly asks everyone to register and / or submit ideas for cooperation beforehand, which could then be discussed during the trip.

The size of the business delegation might range from 8 to 20 participants as an international group (Poland, Baltic states). The main project language will be English.

YOUR BENEFITS

The event will be open for international experts and decision makers from the lightweight industry and companies. During the business trip, you will have the opportunity to be informed about the latest trends and solutions, talk to company representatives from Saxony, and identify potential fields of cooperation. 

• Exchanging ideas on innovative solutions with other participants
• Getting unique insights into companies and innovation areas from Saxony
• Gaining direct access to expertise and innovative potential
• Presenting your company, your services, your products, and / or your best practices
• Guided tours and pitch options
• Identifying potential fields of cooperation (also as a supplier)
• Participating in moderated and individual talks
• Meeting new business partners
• To take part at additional events / conferences, you can use unique promo ticket agreements

The organizers look forward to discussing the future prospects of the industry and exchanging experiences with you.

ACCOMODATION

• Saxony Trade and Invest arranged a limited prebooking at Hotel Indigo Dresden either for 2 or 4 nights.

  Adress: Wettiner Pl. 1, 01067 Dresden
  Price indication: 115,00 € including breakfast (per night per person in a single room), plus accommodation tax 6,61 € per night.
  Reference: will be provided after registration
  Reservation option: valid until May 22, 2026.
  Chancelation: Free chancelation of the hotel until June 10, 2026
  Payment: at check-in
  Contact: reservation@indigo-dresden.de
  webpage: https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/de/de/dresden/drswp/hoteldetail

• All transfer wíll start and end at the Hotel Indigo Dresden
• Participants are required to organize their own travel to and from Dresden (Saxony, Germany).
• The hotel charges and, if relevant, cancellation fees are in the responsibility of the attendee.
• You may be asked to finalize the reservation with your personal details by sending an email to the hotel.
• If you stay at a different hotel, you are fully responsible for being on time at the meeting points.
• Other events are taking place at the same time. Early booking is recommended.

COSTS

Participation in the SAXONY!visit project is free of charge but requires prior registration.

The following project costs are covered within the project:

• Project management in Saxony
• Transfers in Saxony / company visits
• Optional: Translation assistance
• Special promo tickets for one-day conference attendance at the Saxon Innovation Summit
• Special promo tickets for one-day conference attendance at the 29th International Dresden Lightweight Engineering Symposium 

The following costs are not included and need to be financed by the participants:

• Travel expenses to / from Saxony
• Accommodation costs in Saxony and short-term cancellation fee's for hotels or flights
• Costs for the preparation of your company presentation / marketing material
• Second day and/or full attendance of 29th International Dresden Lightweight Engineering Symposium as guest
• Own travel and health insurance
• Individual visits to tourist sites
• Individual appointments

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Only B2B contacts can be accepted. Upon registration, each participant can specifiy interests and needs for cooperation. Please advise your travel details as well (use the “Message to the orgainzer" field). Your application needs to be confirmed prior to the event either by the Saxony Trade & Invest Corporation or by the project partner. The number of participants is limited.

• Participants are required to organize their own travel to and from Saxony (Dresden).
• When registering for the 3-day programme, you accept the General Terms and Conditions of Participation for Events issued by the Saxony Trade & Invest Corporation (WFS).
  The project is organized in cooperation with the German-Polish Chamber of Commerce (AHK Poland), the Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology (ILK) at Dresden University of Technology, and the futureSax innovation network (https://www.futuresax.de/en/privacy-policy) as well.
  Registration data will and need to be shared with those partners for organizational matters. Those third parties may request seperat registrations for the use of the event apps such as “Let’s Get Digital” or similar.
• It may happen, that we kindly asked you to register for third party events seperatly.
• With your registration for this 3-day programme, you agree that the Saxony Trade & Invest Corporation and partners may also take photographs and videos during the complete event and publish them in online and offline media.
• The entire event will be in English.
• For the project communication the Saxony Trade & Invest Corporation (WFS) will use social media chanels (e. g. WhatsApp or similar).

CO-FINANCER & ORGANIZER

This event is co-financed by tax funds on the basis of the budget approved by the Saxony state parliament. The client in this context is the Saxony State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor, Energy and Climate Protection, which supports the project. The event is part of a “SAXONY!visit” project. The project is being coordinated by the Saxony Trade & Invest Corporation (WFS). 

Agenda

(amendments possible)

All day program from June 17 - 19, 2026. The organizer recommends to arrive on June 16 and depart on June 20.

Day of Arrival - Tuesday, June 16

• until 05.00 pm: Individual travel to Dresden, Germany -  Hotel check-in
• 06.00 pm: Informal opening diner

Day 1 - Wednesday, June 17

• 08.30 am: Pick-up at Hotel Indigo Dresden
• 09.00 am: Meeting at Saxon Innovation Summit 2026, Messe Dresden, Messering 6, 01067 Dresden
• 09.15 am: Check-in and attend Saxon Innovation Summit 2026
• 10.00 am: Guided tour (45 - 60 min)
• 11.00 am: Explore the event individually (a wide variety of events will take place across six stages and four areas. Around 150 exhibitors are presenting their portfolios.)  
• 03.30 pm: 10 company pitches (2 min each)
• 04.00 pm: Explore the event individually and networking
• 05.00 pm: optional Saxon Start-up award
• 08.00 pm: Transfer to Hotel Indigo Dresden and free time

Day 2 - Thursday, June 18

• 08.00 am: Comuting from Hotel Indigo Dresden to event place
• 08.30 am: Meeting at 29th International Dresden Lightweight Engineering Symposium, Messe Dresden, Messering 7, 01067 Dresden
• 08:45 am: Registration and coffee break
• 09.00 am: 29th International Dresden Lightweight Engineering Symposium (full day program)
• 06.00 pm: Networking
• 08.00 pm: End of congress, optional group transfer to the Hotel Indigo Dresden
• 08.15 pm: Free time

Day 3 - Friday, June 19

• 08.30 am: Group pick-up from the Hotel Indigo Dresden or a central place
• 09.00 am: Company visit
• 00.30 pm: Lunch break
• 02.00 pm: Company visit
• 04.00 pm: Company visit
• 05.30 pm: Closing dinner & closing session
• 08.00 pm: Free time

Day of Departure - Tuesday, June 20