Biennial flagship formats
International congresses
1,000-1,500 participants from more than 40 countries and all materials classes.
DGM Exhibitions & Partnerships
Place your brand where materials science takes shape.
Across around thirty specialist events each year, DGM brings together engineers, scientists, and developers who specify, recommend, and purchase in the materials world. Scientific committees shape the programs and build long-term trust.
Current exhibitors and partners include
ZEISS
Bruker
MDPI
GTT-Technologies
Carl Hanser Verlag
Research in Germany
Four event formats, one network.
Choose the reach and depth of contact that fit your goals. Target groups overlap across congresses, symposia, and workshops.
2-3 focused days
Technical symposia
Topic-focused meetings with 150-400 specialists.
Practical formats
Workshops & Schools
Training, PhD schools, and hands-on sessions with high interaction.
Members & guests
Society meetings
DGM Day, awards, and technical committees with targeted access.
~5.000
Specialists reached annually across the full program
30+
Events per year
50+
Countries on site
1919
Founded as a professional society
Five-year average. The composition for each event is shown on the respective event pages.
How a program is created
Curated by people who use the science.
Every DGM event is backed by scientific committees from industry and academia.
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Named chairs
Committee members are listed with their affiliations.
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Reviewed, not sold
Talks follow scientific quality standards; sponsorships are separate.
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Continuity
Many committees work together across several editions.
2026 calendar
Full calendar →
The year at a glance.
This slot is intended for the live calendar: list, table, or embedded widget with date, format, location, and partnership status.
A society-led program works differently.
DGM is a non-profit professional society with stable, long-term target groups.
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Programs built by committees
Each event has named chairs from industry and academia.
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Target groups that return
Many exhibitors and participants accompany the formats for years.
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Integrated communication
Program book, signage, platform, and archive work together.
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Specialist-to-specialist matching
Topic chairs help create the right contacts.
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Options for different budgets
Booth, sponsorship, print material, and room rental.
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Direct contact
You speak directly with the partnership team.
What partners value.
DGM events connect us with people who understand complex instruments.
ZM
ZEISS Microscopy
Senior Marketing Manager
The scientific committees create a special level of trust.
GT
GTT-Technologies
Business Development
The mix of early-career talent and decision-makers is valuable.
RG
Research in Germany
Partner organization
From first fit to on-site conversations.
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Choose target group
Choose an event or annual package that fits your target group.
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Design placement
Combine booth, sponsorship, print, room, or digital options.
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Meet the community
Prepare conversations with the platform and the DGM team.
SK
Partnerships · DGM e.V.
Sandra Kerber
Exhibitions & Sponsoring
Mon-Fri · 09:00-17:00 CET · response within one business day.