Additive Manufacturing @ BMW Group

Additive Manufacturing @ BMW Group

The way we build cars is changing fast. New requirements and evolving regulations mean every step of vehicle production needs re-evaluation.

Building on the success of its inaugural event, the Automotive Circle Conference: “Additive Manufacturing @ BMW Group” on May 19–20, 2026 will once again unite engineers, researchers, and decision makers to explore how Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology can transform the entire value chain — from prototyping to series production. A special highlight will be the Gemba Walk of the BMW Group Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim (Germany), offering an exclusive first-hand look at one of the industry’s most advanced AM facilities.

AM technology has already proven its worth in many other fields, offering unparalleled opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and performance optimization. It is now ready to transform high-volume vehicle production. Are you ready to participate into the conversation about how this technology will redefine the future of car production? Then join us and become part of this growing community.

Call for Speakers

The expert network would like to discuss the innovations and recent technological advancements in the following areas:

    • Additive manufacturing driving innovation in engineering design and production processes.
    • New additive manufacturing concepts and technologies for automotive parts production
    • New car concepts based on additive manufacturing enabling radical changes in vehicle architecture and design.
    • Design concepts based on topology optimisation and AI based development.
    • Small series production strategy – Actual report and business case studies.
    • Quality assurance and standardization in automotive AM.
    • Latest automation solutions & improved efficiency.
    • AM Series/Mass manufacturing units of the future.
    • AM process chain in an organisation – Horizontal and Vertical.
  • Additive manufacturing applications

    • rapid prototyping and series production
    • production and repair of complex jigs & fixtures
    • Additve tooling
    • customized production aids
    • other printed production equipment
    • Range of new AM Materials viz polymer, metal, composite for static and functional parts.
  • Supply Chain & Digitalization

    • AM Software Ecosystem, from design to post-processing.
    • Digital Supply Chain Transformation (rights management, digital warehousing, digital twins).
    • Established supply chains involving parts printing by Tier1 Suppliers.
    • Effect on existing Supply Chain due to AM / Possible reformations.
    • AI-Powered AM Spare Parts Management.
  • Skilling, Qualification and Education for AM

    • Specialized qualification programs or certifications covering end-to-end AM Workflows.
    • Upskilling existing design and engineering teams.
    • New educational concepts for AM, ‘Design for Additive Manufacturing’.
    • Standardizing AM educational content across industries and academia.

Interested speakers are kindly requested to submit an abstract via the online form on our website

Based on your input, we will evaluate your suggestion. Please note that all presentations have to be submitted and held in English. Presentation time is 25 min, plus 5 min Q&A. Speakers are invited to the full conference.

IMPORTANT DATES
  • Deadline to submit an abstract/presentation proposal: January 21, 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: end of January 2026
  • Publication of conference program: early February 2026

Conference Program

Take a look at the 2025 programm, the 2026 programm will be published in February 2026

Review

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Exhibition & Sponsoring

Exhibitors on site

Become a sponsor or exhibitor

Take advantage of the high coverage of the Automotive Circle and profit from the sponsoring options before and during the events. Show your competence and services, matching the conference subjects, to the numerous car body engineers of international OEM. Thus, you are strengthening your brand awareness in the automotive industry!

Come on board as an exhibitor or sponsor and benefit from this excellent platform to strongly promote your company’s capabilities as a reliable supplier!

Check out the various exibition and sponsoring options!

If you have any question or want to request additional information on exhibiton & sponsoring options, please contact Ms. Frauke Haentsch.

Participation details

Super Early Bird

Participation fee

1.795 €*

for registrations received by February 19, 2026

Early Bird

Participation fee

1.995 €*

for registrations received by April 19, 2026

Standard

Participation fee

2.195 €*

for registrations received after April 19, 2026

Organizer

Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG
Plathnerstrasse 4c
30175 Hannover, Germany

T. +49 511 9910 – 384
www.automotive-circle.com
paula.reisner@vincentz.net

Date & Venue

Conference: May 19-20, 2026

On site Participation @
to be announced

Participation Fee

Super Early-Bird
1.795 €*
for registrations received by February 19, 2026
Early-Bird
1.995 €*
for registrations received by April 19, 2026
Standard
2.195 €*
for registrations received after April 19, 2026

Students will get 50 % discount on standard prices on presentation of a valid student ID.
A 10% group discount on the rate that is valid at the time of registration is available. This will apply when 5 or more attendees from the same company address register at the same time.
The access data for the digital conference participation will be send out via E-Mail approx. one week prior the conference. The prerequisite for this is that all payments have been received in full.

* All prices plus 19 % German VAT. All conferences in Europe are subject to VAT. To reclaim, please contact your local tax office.

Participation fee includes

On site participation: Fees including full conference participation, incl. Tour at BMW Additive Manufacturing Campus, conference materials and list of delegates, the authority for downloading the presentation on the internet, luncheons, catering, the participation in the evening networking event and on-demand access to the presentation videos for 2 weeks after the conference.

Registration

Registration is preferably done via the event’s website, alternatively by e-mail or regular mail. The confirmation of participation and invoice will be sent via e-mail. Without this confirmation, there is no claim to participation in the booked event. Registrations will be considered in the order in which they are received, except EuroCarBody. However, the number of participants is limited in all cases.

Conference Language

Please note that the contents of lecturers and presentations are composed in the English language.

Cancellations

Fees will be refunded in full if notice of cancellation is received by April 19, 2026. Please understand that event preparation and organization involve financial and human resources. Therefore a fee of 50% of the participation fee will be charged, if the notification of cancellation is received after April 19, 2025. Should notification reach us after May 5, 2026, or in case of non-participation, 100% of the participation fee will be charged. Substitutions of delegates may be made at any time.

Cancellations and changes must be made in writing and will be confirmed by the organizer. Cancellations due to health reasons can be cancelled free of charge at any time with a medical certificate. If a participant is demonstrably unable to attend due to travel restrictions, he/she has the option of converting the attendance participation into a digital participation (if this is offered). Any cost differences will be reimbursed).

The participant undertakes to follow the instructions of the organizer and the venue. Failure to do so may result in exclusion from the event.

The organizer reserves the right to change the program or to cancel the event in the event of special circumstances (important reason). In particular, the organizer is entitled to take such measures in cases of force majeure, due to official orders, in the event of a situation endangering the life, body or health of the participants. In these cases, the organizer shall not be obliged to pay damages and/or reimbursement of expenses to the participants. This applies in particular to any cancellation fees incurred by third parties (e.g. hotel bookings, train or flight tickets).

If the digital event has to be canceled by the organizer due to insufficient number of participants, technical complications or due to illness of one or more speakers, already paid participation fees will be refunded in full. Further claims do not exist.

Invitation Letters

Please contact us if you need invitation letters for visa requirements. We will be happy to assist with this after we have received your registration. There requests are usually handled by us within 2 working days and we typically send the invitation letters out as a PDF file via eMail. If you require an original letter we can send it out by regular mail. Please understand that if you need letters sent via express mail that we have to further the delivery and handling costs to you.

Program Changes

Automotive Circle reserve the right to revise event content and change implementation tools. There is no claim to a specific lecture, workshop or references. Registered trademarks: No guarantee is given that the products, processes and other names mentioned are free of third-party property rights.

Data Protection

As participant of an event, you agree that data such as company, address (zip code, city, country), first name, name and job function of the attendee will be published on the list of participants. The list of participants is available to all participants in digital form. The list of participants could also be used by sponsors and exhibitors for advertising purposes. Objection against publication and circulation of your data may be made at any time until 3 weeks prior to the event and has to be made in writing to the organizer. The address data are processed for customer service and information purposes in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Company’s name, city and country might be published on the Internet as reference for upcoming Automotive Circle events. Personal data will be forwarded to the local health authority on request.

Pictures, Videos & Recordings

By registering you understand that your participation and attendance at the event may be videotaped, filmed and/or audio recorded. You agree that the recording may be used for any lawful purposes that Vincentz Network, or its designees, in their sole discretion, may determine.

Picture credits

Vincentz Network; ©AndSus – stock.adobe.com

Miscellaneous

With your binding registration you agree that film, image, word and sound recordings may be made of you during the event. These recordings may be used without restriction by Vincentz Network or authorized parties in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Also have a look at our Privacy Policy.

Hanover, October 2025

Your Contacts

Jasmin Klarmann

Junior Event Manager

+49 511 9910-374

Paula Reisner

Senior Event Manager

+49 511 9910-373

Frauke Haentsch

Director Sales

+49 511 9910-340