The industry association SPECTARIS represents the innovative sectors of consumer optics, photonics, medical technology, and analytical, biotechnology, and laboratory technology. On September 16, 2026, we cordially invite you to Berlin—start with our members’ meeting and then immerse yourself in the Future Festival: our annual highlight featuring inspiring presentations and special encounters in an extraordinary location! And a two-time Olympic champion will show us small and medium-sized business owners how to succeed in a cutthroat competitive environment.
PROGRAM
Wie gelingt erfolgreiche Transformation in Hightech-Unternehmen? Neue Technologien, Geschäftsmodelle und Unternehmensprozesse eröffnen neue Möglichkeiten für Innovation und Wachstum. Doch wie können Unternehmen diese Chancen nutzen, Veränderung erfolgreich gestalten und neue Wachstumspfade erschließen? Unter dem Motto „Transformation & Wachstumspfade“ dreht sich auf dem SPECTARIS Zukunftsfestival alles um die zentralen Veränderungen von Geschäftsmodellen, Technologien und Unternehmensprozessen. Die Veranstaltung verbindet wertvolle Denkanstöße mit vielfältigen Möglichkeiten für persönlichen Austausch und Networking.
Freuen Sie sich auf inspirierende Keynotes und Impulse vonKatharina Hochfeld (Fraunhofer IAO), Jan-Frederik Jerratsch (Boston Consulting Group), Stefan Weidlich (SCHOTT), Daniela Bartscher-Herold (EAC - Euro Asia Consulting), Frauke von Polier (Viessmann) sowie Britta Steffen (Doppelolympiasiegerin und Weltmeisterin im Schwimmen) zu den Zukunftsthemen:
- Transformationsfähigkeit als Wettbewerbsfaktor
- Internationale Märkte und neue Wertschöpfungsketten
- Unternehmenskultur für erfolgreiche KI-Transformation
- Neue Entwicklungen in der Augmented Reality
- Mentale Stärke als Wettbewerbsvorteil
Das ausführliche Programm finden Sie unter Download:
>> Programm SPECTARIS Mitglieder - Mitgliederversammlung & Zukunftsfestival
>> Programm Nicht Mitglieder - Zukunftsfestival
In keeping with the theme, transformation will also be on full display at the venue: At the former Stadtbad in Prenzlauer Berg, the impressive pool hall of the Hotel Oderberger will be transformed into an enchanting event space for the day.
REGISTRATION
The members' meeting in the morning is exclusively for SPECTARIS member companies. External guests are also welcome to attend the Future Festival, which begins in the afternoon.
Register now and join us in shaping the future growth paths of your industry:
Registration is open until September 4, 2026 here .
Participation is free of charge. The number of participants is limited.
Partners
SPONSORSHIP: BECOME AN EVENT PARTNER!
Would you like to participate as a sponsor at our annual event? You can find the sponsorship packages here:
We appreciate your interest and would be happy to discuss the sponsorship opportunities with you in more detail during a personal meeting.
Your contact: presse@spectaris.de.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY / PHOTONICS INDUSTRY DAYS
The following day, September 17, 2026, the Medical Technology and Photonics Trade Associations will host their industry days. Both events will take place near Berlin’s main train station, so you can easily make your way back home. Registration is handled separately. Both events are primarily aimed at SPECTARIS member companies. The Medical Technology Industry Day will also be open to external guests starting at 10:30 a.m.
Further information: Medical Technology Industry Day / Photonics Industry Day
ROOM ALLOCATIONS
If you would like to book your accommodations now, the first room allocations for September 15–17, 2026, are already available. Please note that the venue also serves as a hotel, and rooms must be booked directly.
1. Titanic Chaussee Hotel | Innside by Meliá Berlin Mitte | Myer's Hotel | Park Inn by Radisson Alexanderplatz
- Reservation: www.zimmerkontingente.de/SPECTARIS
- Category: Misc., starting at 186 €
- Keyword: SPECTARIS
Bookings can be made exclusively by email or phone. These terms and conditions are available only through July 1, 2026.
- Reservations: Tel. 030/780 089 760 or email info@hotel-oderberger.de
- Category: Double Room for Single Use, Maisonette/Comfort, including breakfast: 269 € (including VAT / plus city tax)
- Keyword: SPECTARIS.
We look forward to welcoming you to this special event in Berlin!
Your SPECTARIS Team
