Conference Program

Nov 25 | Excursions

Nov 26-27 | Conference, Expo & B2B Matchmaking

2-day conference program with leading aerospace executives

Under the motto “Navigating the future: Sustainability, innovation, collaboration!” leading industry experts will speak and discuss about the following topics:

Net-zero and innovation

Digitalization and AI

Supply chain and production system

Agenda

Day 1 | Day 2 | Excursions

Day 1 | Tuesday, Nov 26

Main Stage

  • 08.00 - 09.00

    Check-in | Opening of the exhibition and early bird networking in the exhibition

    Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München
    Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München
  • 09.00 - 09.25

    Welcome address and opening of the conference

    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
    Dr. Michael Haidinger
    President, Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, Boeing
    Dr. Michael Haidinger
    President, Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, Boeing
    Marie-Christine von Hahn
    Principal Managing Director , BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries Association
    Marie-Christine von Hahn
    Principal Managing Director , BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries Association
    Daniel Wäldchen
    Member of the Board, IPM AG
    Daniel Wäldchen
    Member of the Board, IPM AG
    Moderation: Sven Krause
    Moderator, SK Consulting
    Moderation: Sven Krause
    Moderator, SK Consulting
  • 09.25 - 09.45

    Supply chain and production system

    Opening Keynote | The role of collaboration for performance leaps in the industrial system chain efficiency

    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
  • 09.45 - 10.25

    Supply chain and production system

    Panel Discussion: End-to-end performance of the industrial system: How can we get more performance out of the value chain together?

    Pierre Perdoux
    Senior Vice President, Procurement Operations, Airbus
    Pierre Perdoux
    Senior Vice President, Procurement Operations, Airbus
    Bernd Niewels
    Director Sales OEM Europe and Managing Director , Boeing Distribution Germany
    Bernd Niewels
    Director Sales OEM Europe and Managing Director , Boeing Distribution Germany
    Dr. Silke Maurer
    Chief Operating Officer, MTU Aero Engines
    Dr. Silke Maurer
    Chief Operating Officer, MTU Aero Engines
    Lutz Neugebauer
    Chief Executive Officer, Broetje-Automation
    Lutz Neugebauer
    Chief Executive Officer, Broetje-Automation
    Moderation: Dr. Klaus Richter
    Moderation: Dr. Klaus Richter
  • 10.25 - 10.45

    AeroExcellence International Signature Ceremony

    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
    Marie-Christine von Hahn
    Principal Managing Director , BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries Association
    Marie-Christine von Hahn
    Principal Managing Director , BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries Association
    Kevin Craven
    Chief Executive Officer, ADS Group
    Kevin Craven
    Chief Executive Officer, ADS Group
    Frédéric Parisot
    Chief Executive Officer, GIFAS
    Frédéric Parisot
    Chief Executive Officer, GIFAS
  • 10.45 - 11.20

    Coffee break and networking in the exhibition

  • 11.20 - 11.40

    Supply chain and production system

    Keynote: Defense: What does the Zeitenwende mean for the supply chain?

    Michel Tran Van
    Senior Vice President - Head of Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics, Airbus Defence and Space
    Michel Tran Van
    Senior Vice President - Head of Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics, Airbus Defence and Space
  • 11.40 - 12.00

    Supply chain and production system

    Keynote: Global turbulences, political challenges and a stable supply chain

    Dr. Michael Haidinger
    President, Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, Boeing
    Dr. Michael Haidinger
    President, Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, Boeing
  • 12.00 - 12.50

    Net-zero and innovation

    Panel Discussion: Materials, engines, regulations: Predictions for the efficiency of the next big airplane platform and how it can be achieved

    Bruno Fichefeux
    Senior Vice President - Head of Future Programmes, Airbus
    Bruno Fichefeux
    Senior Vice President - Head of Future Programmes, Airbus
    Marie-Eve Rigollet
    Senior Vice President Procurement Propulsion Systems, Airbus
    Marie-Eve Rigollet
    Senior Vice President Procurement Propulsion Systems, Airbus
    Bruno Durand
    Chairman, AUBERT ET DUVAL
    Bruno Durand
    Chairman, AUBERT ET DUVAL
    Olivier Ribet
    Executive Vice President, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Dassault Systèmes
    Olivier Ribet
    Executive Vice President, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Dassault Systèmes
    Moderation: Klaus Müller
    Senior Advisor, AeroDynamic Advisory
    Moderation: Klaus Müller
    Senior Advisor, AeroDynamic Advisory
  • 12.50 - 14.00

    Lunch break and networking in the exhibition

    13.30 - 14.00
    Speed Networking Session in the B2B meeting area
    Generate a maximum of contacts in a minimum of time!
    13.30 - 14.00
    Speed Networking Session in the B2B meeting area
    Generate a maximum of contacts in a minimum of time!
  • 14.00 - 14.40

    Supply chain and production system

    Panel Discussion: Setting the course: Adapting aviation leadership for tomorrow's workforce

    Michael Duschl
    Senior Vice President Airbus Procurement Equipment, Systems & Services, Airbus
    Michael Duschl
    Senior Vice President Airbus Procurement Equipment, Systems & Services, Airbus
    Patricia Ferrari
    Vice President Supply Chain, Deutsche Aircraft
    Patricia Ferrari
    Vice President Supply Chain, Deutsche Aircraft
    Sarah Lawrence
    Head of A320 Family VSM Head of Version-Team, Airbus Operations GmbH
    Sarah Lawrence
    Head of A320 Family VSM Head of Version-Team, Airbus Operations GmbH
    Jasmin Eberharter
    Head of Strategy & Industry Relations, Deutsche Aircraft
    Jasmin Eberharter
    Head of Strategy & Industry Relations, Deutsche Aircraft
    Raphael Ladner
    Team Leader Performance (TFSC) Flight Controls and Actuation Systems, Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH
    Raphael Ladner
    Team Leader Performance (TFSC) Flight Controls and Actuation Systems, Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH
    Moderation: Stefan Ohl
    Managing Director, AlixPartners
    Moderation: Stefan Ohl
    Managing Director, AlixPartners
  • 14.40 - 15.00

    Net-zero and innovation

    Keynote: Launching Innovation: NASA's Procurement Strategy and the Future of Aviation.

    Marvin L. Horne
    Deputy Assistant Administrator for Procurement, Agency Procurement Ombudsman & Competition Advocate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    Marvin L. Horne
    Deputy Assistant Administrator for Procurement, Agency Procurement Ombudsman & Competition Advocate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  • 15.00 - 15.40

    Net-zero and innovation

    Panel Discussion: eVTOLs: Overcoming hurdles on the path to commercial success

    Balkiz Sarihan
    CEO and Head of Advanced Air Mobility, Airbus
    Balkiz Sarihan
    CEO and Head of Advanced Air Mobility, Airbus
    Dirk Abendroth
    Chief Executive Officer, Customcells Holding
    Dirk Abendroth
    Chief Executive Officer, Customcells Holding
    Frank Heidemann
    VP & Technology Leader, Emerson NI
    Frank Heidemann
    VP & Technology Leader, Emerson NI
    Moderation: Sven Krause
    Moderator, SK Consulting
    Moderation: Sven Krause
    Moderator, SK Consulting
  • 15.40 - 16.10

    Coffee break and networking in the exhibition

  • 16.10 - 18.10

    The conference program continues on the Innovation Stage and with our Executive Workshops

  • 18.10 - 19.00

    Champagne reception and networking in the exhibition

  • 19.00 - 22.00

    Gala Dinner

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Innovation Stage

  • 11.20 - 11.40

    Presentation: Challenges and trends when using torque technology in aircraft production and maintenance

    Timo Schmidt
    Head of Product Management & Development Innovative Torque Technology - Electonics / DAPTIQ, STAHLWILLE Eduard Wille GmbH & Co. KG
    Timo Schmidt
    Head of Product Management & Development Innovative Torque Technology - Electonics / DAPTIQ, STAHLWILLE Eduard Wille GmbH & Co. KG
  • 11.40 - 12.00

    Presentation: Potentials of VR/AR-Technologies in Engine-MRO

    Dr. Frank Rick
    Head of Design, MTU Aero Engines
    Dr. Frank Rick
    Head of Design, MTU Aero Engines
    Dr. Florian von der Hagen
    Business Director Maintenance and Operations-Solutions, Lufthansa Industry Solutions
    Dr. Florian von der Hagen
    Business Director Maintenance and Operations-Solutions, Lufthansa Industry Solutions
  • 14.40 - 15.00

    Presentation: Building an awesome learner journeys for frontline and blue-collar humans

    Sebastian Busse
    Associate Partner, accilium GmbH
    Sebastian Busse
    Associate Partner, accilium GmbH
    Melchior Schramm
    Co-Founder, The Elephant Company
    Melchior Schramm
    Co-Founder, The Elephant Company
    Ingo Dieckmann
    A320 & Next Generation Future Quality, Airbus
    Ingo Dieckmann
    A320 & Next Generation Future Quality, Airbus
  • 15.00 - 15.20

    The Slovak Aerospace ecosystem with its investment opportunities

    Martina Šušová
    Consultant / Investment Projects Department, Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency
    Martina Šušová
    Consultant / Investment Projects Department, Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency
  • 16.10 - 18.10

    Tech Talks

    16.10 - 16.20
    Schaeffler Tech-Talk
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    Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    16.10 - 16.20
    Schaeffler Tech-Talk
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    Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    16.20 - 16.30
    TÜV Süd Tech-Talk
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    TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH
    16.20 - 16.30
    TÜV Süd Tech-Talk
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    TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH
    16.30 - 16.40
    Business Process A.I.
    Adrian Weiler
    CEO, Inform Consulting GmbH
    16.30 - 16.40
    Business Process A.I.
    Adrian Weiler
    CEO, Inform Consulting GmbH
    16.40 - 16.50
    FerRobotics Tech-Talk
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    FerRobotics Compliant Robot Technology GmbH
    16.40 - 16.50
    FerRobotics Tech-Talk
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    FerRobotics Compliant Robot Technology GmbH
    16.50 - 17.00
    Virtek Vision Tech-Talk
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    Virtek Vision
    16.50 - 17.00
    Virtek Vision Tech-Talk
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    Virtek Vision
    17.00 - 17.10
    Leveraging Data and Collaboration to Improve OTD and Get Towards Operations Excellence
    Michael Wedel
    Lead Customer Operations & Success, Pelico
    17.00 - 17.10
    Leveraging Data and Collaboration to Improve OTD and Get Towards Operations Excellence
    Michael Wedel
    Lead Customer Operations & Success, Pelico
    Julien Mauhourat
    VP Operations & Customer Success, Pelico
    Julien Mauhourat
    VP Operations & Customer Success, Pelico
    17.10 - 17.20
    GuideU Circular Journey
    Christopher Bellieno
    Deputy Director Aircraft Components - OEM & Airline Solutions, Lufthansa Technik AG
    17.10 - 17.20
    GuideU Circular Journey
    Christopher Bellieno
    Deputy Director Aircraft Components - OEM & Airline Solutions, Lufthansa Technik AG
    17.20 - 17.30
    Langzauner Tech-Talk
    Alexander Wiesner
    Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Langzauner GmbH
    17.20 - 17.30
    Langzauner Tech-Talk
    Alexander Wiesner
    Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Langzauner GmbH
    17.30 - 17.40
    Rübig Tech-Talk
    Dipl.- Ing. Ivan Grgić
    Head of Aerospace, RÜBIG GmbH
    17.30 - 17.40
    Rübig Tech-Talk
    Dipl.- Ing. Ivan Grgić
    Head of Aerospace, RÜBIG GmbH
    17.40 - 17.50
    CNC Productivity with Tool Management
    Kevin R. Dworak
    Global Sales Manager – Tool Management, TCM International Institute.
    17.40 - 17.50
    CNC Productivity with Tool Management
    Kevin R. Dworak
    Global Sales Manager – Tool Management, TCM International Institute.
    17.50 - 17.55
    New level of surface protection - optimizing aerospace manufacturing and MRO
    Urs Roemer
    Head of Department Joining Technologies, Fraunhofer IFAM
    17.50 - 17.55
    New level of surface protection - optimizing aerospace manufacturing and MRO
    Urs Roemer
    Head of Department Joining Technologies, Fraunhofer IFAM
    17.55 - 18.00
    Integrating Circular Economy into Aviation: Digital platforms and data spaces driving industry transformations
    Joanna Steiner
    Research associate, Fraunhofer IPK
    17.55 - 18.00
    Integrating Circular Economy into Aviation: Digital platforms and data spaces driving industry transformations
    Joanna Steiner
    Research associate, Fraunhofer IPK
    18.00 - 18.10
    Innovation in Metrology | Collaboration that drives sustainable growth
    Carsten Gericke
    Sales Development Manager Aerospace, Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH
    18.00 - 18.10
    Innovation in Metrology | Collaboration that drives sustainable growth
    Carsten Gericke
    Sales Development Manager Aerospace, Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH

Workshops | Deep Dives

  • 13.45 - 14.30

    Deep Dive: 5 technologies that will significantly influence the future of aviation

    Prof. Dr. Lars Enghardt
    Director, DLR - Institute of Electrified Aero Engines
    Prof. Dr. Lars Enghardt
    Director, DLR - Institute of Electrified Aero Engines
  • 14.40 - 15.25

    Deep Dive: How a new digital ecosystem will federate our industry to prepare our future.

    Philippe Grosbois
    Digital Program Director, Airbus
    Philippe Grosbois
    Digital Program Director, Airbus
  • 16.10 - 18.10

    Executive Workshop #1: How will AI transform blue collar work?

    Ludivine Brante
    Vice President Information Technologies & Digitalisation - General Procurement | Aerospace, Supply Chain, Airbus
    Ludivine Brante
    Vice President Information Technologies & Digitalisation - General Procurement | Aerospace, Supply Chain, Airbus
    Adrian Hannemann
    Head of Digital Transformation, Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH
    Adrian Hannemann
    Head of Digital Transformation, Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH
    Stephan Großfuss
    Senior Manager, Capgemini Invent
    Stephan Großfuss
    Senior Manager, Capgemini Invent
  • 16.10 - 18.10

    Executive Workshop #2: How to achieve performance improvement in the production system?

    Steve Archer
    Vice President Cabin BFE Management, Airbus
    Steve Archer
    Vice President Cabin BFE Management, Airbus
    Simone Funk
    Global Contract Logistics Customer Development Manager Technologies, Kuehne+Nagel
    Simone Funk
    Global Contract Logistics Customer Development Manager Technologies, Kuehne+Nagel
    Fabio Moser
    Manager, Integrated factory planning, DREES & SOMMER SE
    Fabio Moser
    Manager, Integrated factory planning, DREES & SOMMER SE

Day 2 | Wednesday, Nov 27

Main Stage

  • 08.00 - 09.00

    Check-in | Early bird networking in the exhibition

    Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München
    Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München
  • 09.00 - 09.05

    Opening of Conference Day 2

    Moderation: Sven Krause
    Moderator, SK Consulting
    Moderation: Sven Krause
    Moderator, SK Consulting
  • 09.05 - 09.25

    Net-zero and innovation

    Keynote: Transforming air mobility for decades to come

    Dirk Hoke
    Chief Executive Officer, Volocopter
    Dirk Hoke
    Chief Executive Officer, Volocopter
  • 09.25 - 09.45

    Net-zero and innovation

    Keynote: Propulsion system innovations for climate-friendly aviation

    Dr. Claus Riegler
    Chief Technology Officer, MTU Aero Engines
    Dr. Claus Riegler
    Chief Technology Officer, MTU Aero Engines
  • 09.45 - 10.35

    Supply chain and production system

    Panel Discussion: How can AI help to maintain quality during production ramp-up?

    Muriel Nomura Salvadori
    Vice President Quality Authority and Transformation, Airbus
    Muriel Nomura Salvadori
    Vice President Quality Authority and Transformation, Airbus
    Alberto Corchero
    Group Vice President – Industry & Services, Thales
    Alberto Corchero
    Group Vice President – Industry & Services, Thales
    Aziz Tahiri
    Vice President Global Aerospace & Defence, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
    Aziz Tahiri
    Vice President Global Aerospace & Defence, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
    Pietro Cervellera
    Senior Vice President Aerospace and Defense, Altair
    Pietro Cervellera
    Senior Vice President Aerospace and Defense, Altair
    Moderation: Steffen Wenzel
    Partner, h&z Unternehmensberatung AG
    Moderation: Steffen Wenzel
    Partner, h&z Unternehmensberatung AG
  • 10.35 - 11.30

    Coffee break and networking in the exhibition

  • 11.30 - 12.10

    Supply chain and production system

    Panel Discussion: Customization as late as possible - a way to ease the supply chain?

    Nils Witt
    CPO / Head of Procurement, Airbus Aerostructures
    Nils Witt
    CPO / Head of Procurement, Airbus Aerostructures
    Dr. Jörg Schuler
    Chief Executive Officer, Diehl Aviation
    Dr. Jörg Schuler
    Chief Executive Officer, Diehl Aviation
    Philipp Walter
    Managing Director, Liebherr-Aerospace
    Philipp Walter
    Managing Director, Liebherr-Aerospace
    Steffen Wenzel
    Partner, h&z Management Consulting
    Steffen Wenzel
    Partner, h&z Management Consulting
    Moderation: Sven Krause
    Moderator, SK Consulting
    Moderation: Sven Krause
    Moderator, SK Consulting
  • 12.10 - 12.50

    Net-zero and innovation

    Panel Discussion: Circular economy end-to-end - how we can make progress as an ecosystem

    Dominique Arnal
    Senior Vice President - Head of Procurement Material & Detail Parts, Airbus
    Dominique Arnal
    Senior Vice President - Head of Procurement Material & Detail Parts, Airbus
    Patrick Marous
    Global Chief Executive Officer, thyssenkrupp Aerospace
    Patrick Marous
    Global Chief Executive Officer, thyssenkrupp Aerospace
    Carsten Becker
    Chief Executive Officer, ELG Utica Alloys
    Carsten Becker
    Chief Executive Officer, ELG Utica Alloys
    László Gyányi
    Global Account Director, Discrete & Process Manufacturing, T-Systems International GmbH
    László Gyányi
    Global Account Director, Discrete & Process Manufacturing, T-Systems International GmbH
    Moderation: Sven Krause
    Moderator, SK Consulting
    Moderation: Sven Krause
    Moderator, SK Consulting
  • 12.50 - 14.00

    Lunch break and networking in the exhibition

    13.30 - 14.00
    Speed Networking Session in the B2B meeting area
    Generate a maximum of contacts in a minimum of time!
    13.30 - 14.00
    Speed Networking Session in the B2B meeting area
    Generate a maximum of contacts in a minimum of time!
  • 14.00 - 14.20

    Net-zero and innovation

    Keynote: Green horizons: Challenges and opportunities on the path to net zero aviation

    Vinicius Di Nucci
    Head of Zero Emissions, Embraer
    Vinicius Di Nucci
    Head of Zero Emissions, Embraer
  • 14.20 - 15.10

    Supply chain and production system

    Outlook Panel Discussion: Top priorities to navigate 2025 successfully

    Sophie Rougé
    Vice President Aviation Safety Governance, Airbus
    Sophie Rougé
    Vice President Aviation Safety Governance, Airbus
    Stephan Eelman
    Strategy Leader Europe, Boeing Global
    Stephan Eelman
    Strategy Leader Europe, Boeing Global
    Marjolaine Grange
    Safran Group Vice President Industry, Purchasing & Performance, Safran
    Marjolaine Grange
    Safran Group Vice President Industry, Purchasing & Performance, Safran
    Talel Kamel
    Vice President, Airbus Programs Customer & Account Management, Collins Aerospace
    Talel Kamel
    Vice President, Airbus Programs Customer & Account Management, Collins Aerospace
    Dr. Stefan Berndes
    Head Air Transport, Equipment and Materials, BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries Association
    Dr. Stefan Berndes
    Head Air Transport, Equipment and Materials, BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries Association
    Moderation: Manfred Hader
    Senior Partner, Roland Berger GmbH
    Moderation: Manfred Hader
    Senior Partner, Roland Berger GmbH
  • 15.10 - 15.20

    Closing address

    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
    Jürgen Westermeier
    Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus
    Moderation: Sven Krause
    Moderator, SK Consulting
    Moderation: Sven Krause
    Moderator, SK Consulting

Innovation Stage

  • 11.30 - 11.50

    Presentation: Status of Energy Transition - implications and learnings for aviation sector

    Johann Raunig
    accilium GmbH
    Johann Raunig
    accilium GmbH
  • 11.50 - 12.10

    Overcoming the public perception challenge of drones: Showcases for ESG benefits of UAS solutions

    Dr. Jan H. Wille
    Partner | EMEA Aerospace & Defence Leader, Strategy&, part of the PwC network
    Dr. Jan H. Wille
    Partner | EMEA Aerospace & Defence Leader, Strategy&, part of the PwC network
    Tobias Müller
    Senior Associate at Strategy& | UAS Competence Center Leader, Strategy&, part of the PwC network
    Tobias Müller
    Senior Associate at Strategy& | UAS Competence Center Leader, Strategy&, part of the PwC network

Deep Dives

  • 12.10 - 12.55

    Deep Dive: SAF: Price development, hurdles and prediction for the upcoming years

    Marlene Hermfisse
    Head of Berlin Office, eFuel Alliance e.V.
    Marlene Hermfisse
    Head of Berlin Office, eFuel Alliance e.V.

Excursions | Pre-conference day - Monday, Nov 25

  • 14.15 - 14.45

    Registration and meeting point for the excursions

    Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München
    Only included in All Access attendee tickets. Pre-registration is neccessary. Busses leave at 2.45 pm.
    Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München
    Only included in All Access attendee tickets. Pre-registration is neccessary. Busses leave at 2.45 pm.
  • 15.00 - 19.00

    Plant tour to Airbus Defence and Space | Taufkirchen



  • 15.00 - 19.00

    Plant tour to GKN Aerospace | Munich



  • 15.00 - 19.00

    Tour: Deutsche Aircraft – D328eco | Oberpfaffenhofen


  • 15.00 - 19.00

    Guided tour: Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Lab | Munich



The excursions are limited to 40 participants - for all access ticket holders only

(pre-registration required)