Lightweight Dialogues – IMS x HFT
Under the motto ‘Lightweight Dialogues - IMS x HFT’, the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences (HFT) is organising an exciting series of events together with the Institute for Membrane and Shell Technology (IMS BAUHAUS® Archineer® Institutes e.V.).
At the kick-off event, students, experts and interested parties from the membrane industry and the Stuttgart region will gain exciting insights into current developments and pioneering technologies. Renowned experts from research and practice will present innovative approaches to sustainable and resource-saving construction. The focus will include the use of artificial intelligence to reduce the CO2 footprint in lightweight construction and the complex challenges involved in modelling and simulating membrane structures.
We cordially invite you to become part of this inspiring series of events. Take the opportunity to find out about the latest state of the art, make valuable contacts and discover new perspectives for the future of construction together with other experts.
Kick-Off Event 24. July 2025
2:30 pm Arrival of the members of the IMS BAUHAUS® Archineer® Institute e.V.
3:00 pm General IMS Member Meeting 2025
4:00 pm Registration Lightweight Dialogues Event
4:30 pm Welcome by Rector Prof. Dr. Katja Rade - Foreword by Prof Dr.-Ing. Heidrun Bögner-Balz
4:45 pm Keynote Speakers
Innovative and unconventional membrane structures
Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Paech, sbp schlaich bergermann partner
Using AI to reduce the carbon footprint of lightweight structures
Dr.-Ing. Diego Apellániz, Kevee, Universität der Künste Berlin
Challenges of modeling and simulation in the design cycle of membrane structures
Dr.-Ing. Ann-Kathrin Goldbach, Technische Universität München
Q&A sessio
7:00 pm Get Together
Participation fee
IMS Members & Speakers: free
Students: 5 € (please provide Student ID)
Regular Participant: 30 €
After the presentations, all participants are cordially invited to enjoy snacks, drinks and good conversation.
Become a partner of the Lightweight Dialogues
The Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences will become a hotspot for all those who are enthusiastic about lightweight construction and future technologies. The Lightweight Dialogues hosted by the HFT and the IMS will bring together around 100 guests from industry, research and academia - live on site and online.
To organise this event, we need strong partners like you! And the best thing is: As a sponsor, you are right in the middle of it all - visible, present and optimally networked.
Your sponsorship options:
- 500 € package → Your name and logo appear on all event media – printed and online. Participation for free.
- 1000 € package → On top: You will be named as the main sponsor and receive your own post on our social media channels. You will also have the opportunity to set up your own stand on site! Show your products and meet the participants directly.
Sounds exciting?
Then become part of Lightweight Dialogues 2025 - we look forward to creative partnerships and exciting ideas!
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Whether a specialist seminar, lecture series or international co-operation - our events offer space for exchange, innovation and further training in the field of lightweight and adaptive construction. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our next events.