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ZVO Oberflächentage in Berlin, 15.-17.09.2027
ZVO Oberflächentage in Berlin 15.-17.09.2027 - Vortragsaufruf
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Photo gallery of the ZVO Oberflächentage 2026 in Karlsruhe

Grand Opening of #OTKarlsruhe26 at the Stadthalle
Grand Opening of #OTKarlsruhe26 at the Stadthalle
ZVO Board Member Jörg Püttbach …
ZVO Board Member Jörg Püttbach …
… welcomed the participants.
… welcomed the participants.
Torsten J. Koerting during his keynote speech on AI in small and medium-sized businesses
Torsten J. Koerting during his keynote speech on AI in small and medium-sized businesses
Dr. Klaus Wojczykowski-Jerzykowski presented the Young Researchers Award to Mohammad Dodangi (right).
Dr. Klaus Wojczykowski-Jerzykowski presented the Young Researchers Award to Mohammad Dodangi (right).
On behalf of all the award recipients, Christoph Kiesl (center) accepted the Heinz Leuze Prize from Klaus Decker and Prof. Dr. Andreas Bund.
On behalf of all the award recipients, Christoph Kiesl (center) accepted the Heinz Leuze Prize from Klaus Decker and Prof. Dr. Andreas Bund.
After the official portion of the event, the evening came to a close with a casual get-together in the exhibition space.
After the official portion of the event, the evening came to a close with a casual get-together in the exhibition space.
Einige Walking Acts sorgten für humoristische …
Einige Walking Acts sorgten für humoristische …
… and musical entertainment.
… and musical entertainment.
Auch für das leibliche Wohl war bestens gesorgt.
Refreshments were also plentiful.
The lecture program for the next two days also took place at the Stadthalle.
The lecture program for the next two days also took place at the Stadthalle.
ZVO Reception and Help Desk
ZVO Reception and Help Desk
A total of 569 participants had registered for the event.
A total of 569 participants had registered for the event.
A Japanese delegation also visited the ZVO and attended the event.
A Japanese delegation also visited the ZVO and attended the event.
70 exhibitors showcased their products and services.
70 exhibitors showcased their products and services.
The Technical University of Ilmenau had its own booth at the event, …
The Technical University of Ilmenau had its own booth at the event, …
… as well as Female SurFaces, the ZVO’s women’s network.
… as well as Female SurFaces, the ZVO’s women’s network.
Panel discussion during the Female SurFaces session on the topic “Women in Surface Technology: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects”
Panel discussion during the Female SurFaces session on the topic “Women in Surface Technology: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects”
The “Regulatory Developments” seminar, led by Dr. Malte-Matthias Zimmer, was also back this year, featuring Dr. Roland Appel from the Bavarian Chemical Industry Associations as a speaker (right).
The “Regulatory Developments” seminar, led by Dr. Malte-Matthias Zimmer, was also back this year, featuring Dr. Roland Appel from the Bavarian Chemical Industry Associations as a speaker (right).
At the invitation of ZVO and DGO, many young people from the industry once again attended the event; here, students from the Schwäbisch Gmünd vocational school with their teacher, Volker Rogoll (left).
At the invitation of ZVO and DGO, many young people from the industry once again attended the event; here, students from the Schwäbisch Gmünd vocational school with their teacher, Volker Rogoll (left).
In the session ‘Young Colleagues Report’, early-career researchers presented their research findings; pictured here is Max Braungardt from Aalen University.
In the session ‘Young Colleagues Report’, early-career researchers presented their research findings; pictured here is Max Braungardt from Aalen University.
Dr Torsten J. Koerting followed up his keynote speech with a workshop.
Dr Torsten J. Koerting followed up his keynote speech with a workshop.
Fabian Kühnle and Andrea Ziegler in the session on cathodic corrosion protection
Fabian Kühnle and Andrea Ziegler in the session on cathodic corrosion protection
Lorenz Thaden demonstrated how digital visibility can be optimised using new AI tools.
Lorenz Thaden demonstrated how digital visibility can be optimised using new AI tools.