Programme highlights

In just 30 minutes, visitors get a concise overview of the day’s program highlights and current industry topics. With fresh insights from Quantum BW and TechnologyMountains, plus a morning coffee on the EFX Stage, it’s the perfect way to start your day at the trade show.

The focus is on current industry topics such as resilient supply chains, PFAS regulation, artificial intelligence, and the digital product passport. Concise technical presentations on the EFX Stage provide valuable insights and open up new perspectives for the electronics industry.

Exhibiting startups will present innovative products, services, and visionary business ideas at the EFX Bar. Discover new trends, get to know the companies of tomorrow, chat with founders, and vote for your favorite.

The FED program showcases how quality, sustainability, and digitalization are driving the advancement of electronics manufacturing. Practical presentations on process optimization, the Digital Product Passport, sustainable panel cutting, and reliable electronics provide valuable insights for industrial practice.

The BME’s exclusive lecture series offers valuable insights into current developments and trends in modern purchasing. The program is complemented by a members’ meeting, practical BME Talks, and a guided tour featuring exciting insights into the purchasing landscape.

What issues are shaping the electronics industry? At the “Topic of the Day” wall, visitors can suggest current questions, trends, and topics for discussion. Each day, one topic is selected from the suggestions and discussed together at the EFX Café.

At the EFX Techie Cube, visitors can receive practical advice on specific technical challenges—from the initial idea through prototyping and design optimization to production readiness, EMC testing, and CE certification. Individual consultations can also be scheduled confidentially.

The Guided Tours offer fascinating insights into electronics manufacturing—from raw materials and European production sites to quality and sustainability, and on to artificial intelligence and smart production lines. Experts lead tours covering selected topics and companies through the EFX.

This special exhibition shows how electronics shape our everyday lives and have transformed modern products over the years. Selected exhibits illustrate technological innovations—including a vehicle featuring a generator component and an electronic assembly.

Live hacking demonstrations vividly show how IT networks can be taken over, passwords cracked, and smart devices manipulated. In the panel discussion that follows, experts will discuss current cyber threats, controversial issues, and effective protective measures for businesses.

At EFX, you can look forward to live podcasts, interviews, and video recordings featuring exciting guests, exhibitors, and industry experts.

With the EFX Matchmaking App, you can find relevant exhibiting companies, contacts, and industry professionals. Schedule appointments, chat with them, and use the Matchmaking Area in the EFX Café for one-on-one conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.

The EFX Xchange Evening Events offer daily opportunities for inspiring exchanges, new ideas, and relaxed networking. At “Cocktail & Collaboration,” “Tech & Music Fusion,” and “Prosecco & Perspectives,” visitors, exhibitors, and partners wind down after a day at the trade show.

At the daily EMS Speed Dating sessions, you’ll meet a variety of conversation partners to discuss a range of industry topics, such as defense, digitalization, and sustainability. These moderated short conversations offer a casual opportunity to network and can be followed up on later.

EFX Riders brings together the world of electronics manufacturing with a passion for motorcycling. At the Riders Table, industry professionals gather to exchange ideas, network, and share their enthusiasm for technology and motorcycles.

The Female FutureTech Summit brings together women from STEM, future technologies, and industry—ranging from artificial intelligence and quantum technology to electronics manufacturing, medical technology, and energy. The focus is on exchange, inspiration, clear career paths, and strong networks to promote greater diversity in high-tech industries.

The interactive EFX Rallye takes participants through the electronics manufacturing process chain. At various stations, short videos provide fascinating insights into the individual production steps—illustrated using the example of a vehicle alternator at the EFX Academy.

The Career Call Box offers confidential conversations and personalized advice on career development in the electronics industry. The team at SchuhEder Consulting provides feedback on your professional profile, guidance on the job market, and concrete ideas for your next career move.

The VDI TecMobil brings technology and STEM subjects to life through hands-on experiences. Children and teens can test VEX robots, write their own programs, and solder a circuit board to make it light up—all without any prior knowledge.

The digital job board brings together current job openings from participating companies and offers a quick overview of a wide range of entry-level and career opportunities. Discover positions that match your interests, learn more about potential employers, and plan your next career move.