in Stuttgart, EY Office Airport
Discover from the 06 to 07 October 2026 in the EY Office at Stuttgart Airport pioneering technologies around Humanoid, software-centred manufacturing and artificial intelligence.
IIC 2026 is the leading specialist conference for the digital transformation of your production. We bring experts and decision-makers together to make the latest developments in the industry tangible. You benefit from practical insights and test innovative solutions directly on site.
You can look forward to exciting content and practical experiences:
Keynotes and pitch sessions: Experience how humanoids and work planning supported by artificial intelligence can increase your efficiency.
Exclusive excursions: Visit the Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen at the end of the first day or explore the Festo Experience Centre in Esslingen on the second day.
Networking: Exchange ideas with industry colleagues at our social dinner in the Platzhirsch brewery pub on the evening of the first day of the conference.
Experience how humanoid robots support processes and open up new opportunities, and discover how AI-supported digital work planning eliminates bottlenecks and increases your productivity. Be one of the first to recognise and exploit this new potential and stay one step ahead of the competition.
Make informed technology and investment decisions based on real practical insights from keynote speakers and live demos on humanoids, AI-supported work planning and software-centred production, and take away concrete recommendations for action that you can implement directly in your company.
Real practical insights from speakers from Neura, Nvidia, Boston Dynamics or Festo as well as inspiring impressions from exhibitors such as Siemens, Ottobock, MTM or TAKTIQ and many more. You will receive exclusive insider knowledge from successful players on the global market.
Recognise future trends and secure real competitive advantages while networking with over 200 participants and representatives from industry, business, research and education from a wide range of sectors such as aviation, automotive engineering, mechanical/plant engineering, medical technology and services.
The event is supported by:
Adrian Reisch (EY) & Lars Fritzsche (IMK) & Holger Hämmerle (EKS)
T-Systems
Moderation: Lars Fritzsche
With the opportunity to visit the exhibition
Labtour EY Innovation Hub
With the opportunity to visit the exhibition
With the opportunity to visit the exhibition
|The language of the event is German. Some of the presentations will be in English. Documents will be made available digitally after approval by the speaker.
At the EY AI Innovation Hub in Stuttgart, companies test AI technologies such as Industrial Metaverse and Physical AI. There are 20+ immersive demos with 140 use cases on 200 square metres. Prototypes are created in the Ideas Arena with partners such as Microsoft & Nvidia.
Enjoy the first day of the conference in the special atmosphere of the Platzhirsch brewery pub and relax. Use this evening for Valuable networking, The conference also provided an opportunity for in-depth discussions on the impressions gained at the conference and the establishment of new contacts with industry colleagues.
Two exclusive excursions await you: at the end of the first day of the conference, experience the interaction between humans and robots in modern vehicle production at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen. On the second day, you will deepen your knowledge of pneumatic and electrical automation solutions with practical applications at the Festo Campus in Esslingen in the Experience Centre.
Discount code will be taken into account when invoicing
| Prices1 | Regular | Reduced 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird price (until 30.06.2026) | 490,00€ | 390,00€ |
| Normal price (from 01.07.2026) | 590,00€ | 490,00€ |
1) All prices are exclusive of VAT.
2) Students, doctoral students, university members & research institutions - when booking the discounted ticket, appropriate proof must be provided, e.g. student ID etc.
The participation fee refers to participation in the main and supporting programme of IIC 2026 and includes attendance at the presentations and the Partner Lounge including refreshments during breaks and lunch on 6 and 7 October 2026 as well as participation in the evening event on 6 October 2026.
Arrival and departure as well as any overnight stays are to be organised by the participants themselves and at their own expense.
Location:
EY Office Stuttgart Airport | Flughafenstraße 61|70629 Stuttgart | www.ey.com/
As most of the hotels in Stuttgart are already fully booked for the period of the event, we have put together a special offer for you. exclusive contingent reserved at a special price.
If you prefer to stay close to the location of the evening event in the Platzhirsch brewery pub, we recommend the offers in Sindelfingen. The Mövenpick is particularly interesting for participants who want to stay close to the airport and the venue.
If you would like to use this quota, simply contact us at marketing@imk-ic.com or make a note of this when you register. We will then get in touch with you.
For the Holiday Inn Express in Sindelfingen you can also use the following link for a direct booking.
If you decide in favour of one of the other hotels, please send an e-mail to marketing@imk-ic.com as usual or indicate this in the registration form.
At the same time as IIC 2026, the Motek trade fair will open directly on the neighbouring exhibition grounds their gates. Take advantage of this ideal opportunity and combine your participation in our conference with a visit to the trade fair in order to Further valuable impulses for your company.
To give you a better idea of what to expect at IIC 2026, let's take a quick look back at IIC 2025. In keeping with the Capital of Culture year, more than 200 participants came to Chemnitz last year to discuss the future of digital factory planning, innovative technology and production. From cognitive robots and AI-supported automation to inspiring pitches and an unforgettable social dinner, there was something for everyone. Find out more click here in our blog.
You can get a more detailed impression of the IIC 2025 in our review video:
