Program
Additional results on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
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9:00
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09:30
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09:50
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09:50
Conference
Shaping a Sustainable Water Future: Insights from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz AlMusa, Feras Althuniyan
This session will present the rapid transformation of the water sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, driven by a strategic vision focused on resource sustainability, operational efficiency, and strengthened regulatory frameworks.
Exhibitor: Saudi Water Authority
Green Stage (C4)
Reduction of resource consumption
09:45
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10:35
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10:35
Conference
Experience it live: Processing technology for waste wood.
Represented companies: Doppstadt Umwelttechnik, Fuchs Terex, HAAS Recycling-Systems, Jenz, Komptech, Sennebogen, Vermeer Corporation und Willibald.
Partner: German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
Praxistage (VDMA)
Reduction of resource consumption
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10:00
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10:00
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11:00
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11:00
Conference
Official Opening of IFAT Munich 2026
Jessika Roswall, Carsten Schneider, Thorsten Glauber, Host Stefan Rummel
Official Opening of IFAT Munich 2026
With:
• Jessika Roswall, EU Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy
• Carsten Schneider, Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
• Thorsten Glauber, Bavarian State Minister of the Environment and Consumer Protection
Host: Stefan Rummel, CEO Messe München
Partner: Messe München GmbH
Blue Stage (B2)
Reduction of resource consumption
10:15
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10:45
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10:45
Conference
The JS20MH Material Handler as Part of JCB’s Solutions for the Recycling and Waste Handling Industry
Kleine-Harmeyer
The JCB JS20MH is a material handler specifically developed for the recycling and waste handling industry, delivering high efficiency, stability, and excellent all round visibility. Thanks to its high level of manufacturing vertical integration and wide range of specification options, it provides a robust solution for demanding applications.
Partner: German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
VDMA Recycling Stage (FS)
Reduction of resource consumption
10:35
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11:40
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11:40
Conference
Experience it live: Processing technology for waste wood.
Represented companies: CBI Europe, Doppstadt Umwelttechnik, HAAS Recycling-Systems, Komptech, Lindner Recyclingtech, Steinert, Terex Ecotec, Untha shredding technology, Vecoplan, Vermeer Corporation
Partner: German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
Praxistage (VDMA)
Reduction of resource consumption
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11:00
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11:30
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11:50
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11:50
Conference
Water’s Digital Moment: Convergence with Energy and the Race Toward Unified Smart Infrastructure
Johannes M. Koch
Water’s digital moment is driven by the convergence of water and energy systems, where holistic view on resources enable smarter planning and operations. Unified multi-segment monitoring of metering points becomes essential to manage scarcity, optimize networks, and accelerate the shift toward fully integrated smart infrastructure.
Exhibitor: Landis+Gyr
Green Stage (C4)
Reduction of resource consumption
11:30
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11:45
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11:45
Conference
With its first sustainability report under CSRD, Stadtreinigung Hamburg AöR gained important insights. The presentation demonstrates how this opens up new opportunities and why the standards represent more than mere regulatory compliance.
Partner: Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e. V. (VKU)
VKU Stage (A5.129)
Reduction of resource consumption
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12:00
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12:00
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13:30
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13:30
Conference
An impressive live demonstration of high-quality recycling of construction and demolition waste.
Represented companies: Arjes, Doppstadt Umwelttechnik, EuRec environmental technology, JCB, Kleemann, Komplet, Rockster, Sennebogen, Volvo Construction Equipment, WIMA Wilsdruffer Maschinen- und Anlagenbau, Zemmler Siebanlagen, Zeppelin Baumaschinen
Partner: German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
Crushing Zone (VDMA)
Reduction of resource consumption
12:00
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12:50
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12:50
Conference
An event in collaboration with the TH Cologne
Moderation:
Friedrich Hetzel, DWA, Peter Frenz, DVGW
- Why IFAT matters for the future of sustainability
- Where I come from
- Disptach from 2050: The Legacy of IFAT 2026
- A song about Pakistan
- Water from a kid's perspective
- Open
- Who does clean water belong to?
Partner: German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA)
DWA/DVGW WaterStage (EWE.5)
Reduction of resource consumption
12:30
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13:20
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13:20
Conference
Raw material security and value creation – Securing Europe's future with the circular economy
Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea, Herwart Wilms, Holger Lösch, Mona Neubaur Sandra Parthie
The European Commission plans to present an EU circular economy act in autumn. We are discussing with representatives of the Commission, industry, the recycling sector and the European Parliament what the law needs to contain in order to get the circular economy up and running and enable it to realise its potential for raw material security and value creation in the EU.
Partner: Federation of the German Waste, Water and Circular Economy Management Industry (BDE)
Orange Stage (A5)
Reduction of resource consumption
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13:00
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13:00
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13:50
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13:50
Conference
The future of municipal vehicles – alternative drive systems, sustainable production and the circular economy
How sustainable is the future of municipal vehicle technology?
The procurement of municipal vehicles plays a key role in the transition to climate-neutral municipalities. In this panel discussion, we take a look at current developments in the field of alternative drive systems – from e-mobility and hydrogen to hybrid solutions.
Partner: Verband der Arbeitsgeräte- und Kommunalfahrzeug-Industrie e.V. (VAK e.V.)
The Truck in Action Show (VAK)
Reduction of resource consumption
13:30
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13:50
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13:50
Conference
The presentation will examine the influence of steam sterilization with fractionated pre-vacuum and integrated shredding on three selected plastics that are typical of medical waste. Both chain degradation and oxidation as well as the influence on important mechanical characteristics will be considered.
Exhibitor: MACS Sterilisationsanlagen GmbH
Green Stage (C4)
Reduction of resource consumption
13:30
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14:00
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14:00
Conference
Science Corner: AI, Innovation, and Transformation – Where Is Waste Management Heading?
Partner: Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e. V. (VKU)
VKU Stage (A5.129)
Reduction of resource consumption
13:45
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14:35
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14:35
Conference
Experience it live: Processing technology for waste wood.
Represented companies: Doppstadt Umwelttechnik, Fuchs Terex, HAAS Recycling-Systems, Jenz, Komptech, Sennebogen, Vermeer Corporation und Willibald.
Partner: German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
Praxistage (VDMA)
Reduction of resource consumption
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14:00
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14:00
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14:15
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14:15
Conference
Science Corner: Strategic Foresight in Waste Management
Partner: Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e. V. (VKU)
VKU Stage (A5.129)
Reduction of resource consumption
14:15
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14:45
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14:45
Conference
Fresh wood, MDF, plywood – the raw materials in your waste wood. Sensor sorting brings them circle
Andreas Jäger
Virgin wood is a scarce resource and demand for clean secondary wood keeps growing. This presentation shows how magnetic and sensor-based sorting technology is used to remove contaminants such as metals, stones, and plastics. With practical examples from ferrous and non-ferrous metal separation as well as NIR and X-ray detection.
Partner: German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
VDMA Recycling Stage (FS)
Reduction of resource consumption
14:30
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15:20
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15:20
Conference
Panel Discussion: The Future of the Circular Economy
Silke Karcher, Andreas Bruckschen, Henry Forster Tom Wilfer
Keynote by BMUKN for implementation of the NKWS. Followed by the panel discussion is held between BMUKN; BDE, bvse and VKU for the design of the platform and funding opportunities.
Partner: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
Orange Stage (A5)
Reduction of resource consumption
14:30
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14:50
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14:50
Conference
The partners in the ‘Circular Textiles’ Spotlight Area use a series of stations to illustrate the textile cycle, from the processing of raw materials and the manufacture of textiles, through the collection and sorting of used textiles, to their recycling and reuse in new textile products.
Partner: Federation of the German Waste, Water and Circular Economy Management Industry (BDE)
Circular Textiles - spotlight area (BDE & textil+mode, A6)
Reduction of resource consumption
14:30
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14:45
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14:45
Conference
Science Corner: AI-Supported GHG Accounting
Partner: Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e. V. (VKU)
VKU Stage (A5.129)
Reduction of resource consumption
14:35
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15:40
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15:40
Conference
Experience it live: Processing technology for waste wood.
Represented companies: CBI Europe, Doppstadt Umwelttechnik, HAAS Recycling-Systems, Komptech, Lindner Recyclingtech, Steinert, Terex Ecotec, Untha shredding technology, Vecoplan, Vermeer Corporation
Partner: German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
Praxistage (VDMA)
Reduction of resource consumption
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15:00
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15:30
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16:20
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16:20
Conference
Removal and destruction of PFAS from contaminated water streams by adsorption on activated carbon and subsequent reactivation of the saturated activated carbon
Uwe Lahl, Tobias Carstens Sylvia Lehmann
Effective removal of PFAS from industrial water streams through adsorption onto granular activated carbon has been demonstrated for the chemical production, waste treatment, and environmental services sectors. Mobile filters prevent leaks and activated carbon loss, thus ensuring the best possible compliance with waste regulations.
Partner: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Abfallwirtschaft e.V. (DGAW)
Blue Stage (B2)
Reduction of resource consumption
15:30
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16:20
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16:20
Conference
New EU Laws on Waste and Circular Economy - A boost for countries, a dream or even a nightmare
ISWA, Volker Ludwig, Valeria Branca, Christof Delatter, Jacobo Moreno Lampaya
The EU is accelerating legislation on waste, resources, and the circular economy to cut emissions, reduce virgin material use, and limit environmental impact. Product and packaging design will face stricter rules, while material management infrastructure must be upgraded. This session highlights local challenges and opportunities.
Partner: International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
Orange Stage (A5)
Reduction of resource consumption
15:30
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16:30
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16:30
Conference
Explore how startups are transforming waste streams into high-value materials – from advanced plastic recycling to bio-based and circular production systems. This tour showcases the next generation of technologies turning waste into valubale resources.
Tour Guide: Andra Riemhofer
Exhibitor: Startups
Solution Tours
Reduction of resource consumption
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16:00
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16:00
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16:20
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16:20
Conference
Reliability That Drives Efficiency and Lowers Costs: A Self-Priming Approach to Wastewater Pumping
Jeff Hannan
Discover how self-priming pump technology supports dependable wastewater handling in demanding conditions. Learn how design features that simplify maintenance and prevent clogging help reduce downtime, energy use, and lifecycle costs across municipal and industrial applications.
Exhibitor: Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Green Stage (C4)
Reduction of resource consumption
16:00
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17:30
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17:30
Conference
An impressive live demonstration of high-quality recycling of construction and demolition waste.
Represented companies: Arjes, Doppstadt Umwelttechnik, EuRec environmental technology, JCB, Kleemann, Komplet, Rockster, Sennebogen, Volvo Construction Equipment, WIMA Wilsdruffer Maschinen- und Anlagenbau, Zemmler Siebanlagen, Zeppelin Baumaschinen
Partner: German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
Crushing Zone (VDMA)
Reduction of resource consumption
16:00
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16:50
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16:50
Conference
Podcast with Sascha Müller-Kränner, National Director of Deutsche Umwelthilfe
Moderation
Lisa Irwin-Broß, DWA
Gast
Sascha Müller-Kränner, Deutsche Umwelthilfe
Partner: German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA)
DWA Stand (B2.127)
Reduction of resource consumption
16:15
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16:45
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16:45
Conference
At Komptech, service doesn’t just begin once the machine is in operation; it starts right from the development stage. Using the Nemus as an example, this presentation demonstrates how well-designed accessibility, easy component replacement and globally available parts contribute to maximum serviceability.
Partner: German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
VDMA Recycling Stage (FS)
Reduction of resource consumption
16:30
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17:20
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17:20
Conference
Making cities water-conscious now - Innovation Forum 2
Gudrun Winkler, Georg Dornaus, Ulf Jacob Ulf Jacob
Innovation Forum Block 2 - Making cities water-conscious now
Partner: German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU), German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA) , German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW)
Blue Stage (B2)
Reduction of resource consumption
