Plan your visit now to one of Thuringia’s largest technology fairs
Decision-makers from
industry and research
Qualified
professional audience
New products
Experience it live
Knowledge &
Networking
In Jena, Thuringia, leading technology companies, innovative SMEs and specialised market leaders come together to showcase the latest solutions in photonics, optics, electronics and precision engineering.
Discover first-hand the technologies and trends shaping the industry. Exchange ideas with experts, build valuable business connections, and help shape the future of high-tech innovation.
Expected visitors
Exhibitors, partners & sponsors
Speaker
Please note: Exhibitor registration is currently available by prior arrangement only.
Security & Defence & Dual-Use
Spectaris Spring Conference
Defence & Security
3rd Security Dialogue – Diversification through Defence & Dual-Use by IHK Lahn-Dill + TeamMit
EPIC TechSession: New Developments for Defence & Security Applications
Start-ups & Innovation
Start-up Area
Start-up Pitches
Guided tour ‘Young Innovators’ by EIT Manufacturing
Start-up Matching by Business Angels Mittelhessen & Regionalmanagement Mittelhessen
More start-ups in the Campus Area, the IHK Area and at the VDI stand
Artificial Intelligence in Practice
IHK Conference: ‘AI in Practice’
AI in Industrial Practice
Vision AI for every sector: up and running in just a few clicks
AI as a booster for digital production
The en-tech.talks programme is taking shape. Look forward to presentations on MedTech & Life Science, Space & Aerospace, Defence & Security, AI & Robotics, Coatings & Precision Engineering, and much more.
The speaker line-up for W3+ Fair Jena 2026 will be announced soon.
I am looking forward to the upcoming W3+ in Jena because it provides an ideal platform for our local company to present itself on an equal footing with many other regional, national, and international exhibitors. I love the short distances, the high density of exhibitors, the high-caliber lecture program, and the enjoyable evening event. The sharp increase in the number of exhibitors shows that there is a great need in the region to showcase oneself, network better, and jointly initiate new projects in Central Germany—in an uncomplicated manner and across professional boundaries. The W3+ Fair absolutely lives up to this claim.
The W3+ Fair is an excellent platform for networking research and industry even more stringently and thus generating new innovations in photonics. The W3+ Fair is a great asset for Jena's “Optics Valley”.
For us, W3+ Jena is an inspiring meeting place that brings together innovative companies, research institutions, experts and students. The event brings the diverse network of the technology region to life.
Now in its third year and expanded to include a third (!) exhibition hall, the W3+ trade fair in Jena demonstrates the appeal of Thuringia as a business location. With exhibitors who are all key players in the photonics and precision supply industry, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers from a wide range of growth industries can find inspiration and ideas for new and expanded partnerships in technical discussions. And besides, the region in and around Jena offers a multitude of other very good reasons (not only) to visit, in addition to its technological attractions!
Increase your visibility and build valuable connections within the high-tech community. As a sponsor, you benefit from extensive brand exposure across our website, newsletters, W3+ Fair App, and on-site through signage, banners and LED screens.
Our Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsorship Packages start at €1,900.
Alternatively, choose one of our popular individual sponsorship opportunities, such as the exclusive W3+ and Friends networking evening, free Wi-Fi, the innovative Campus Area, and many more.
Get in touch with us – we’ll create a sponsorship package tailored to your budget, marketing objectives and visibility goals.
With over 230 exhibitors, partners, and sponsors, as well as more than 2,750 visitors, the event once again underscored the importance of Central Germany as a hub for future technologies.
Read more in our latest press release.
Big names from Jena are world-famous: Entrepreneurial success stories such as those of ZEISS, Jenoptik and SCHOTT began here.As the cradle of the European optics and photonics industry, Jena has long since established itself as a leading high-tech centre in central Germany.
International corporations, but also numerous small and medium-sized companies are based here.
Jena is not only a centre for research and development, but also for production for global markets – thanks to the high density of expertise in the economic sectors of optics, photonics, health technology, medical technology and precision engineering.
Cross-Industry Concept
for cross-sector innovation
Matchmaking Forums
for targeted networking
en-tech.talks Conference Programme
included with your ticket
Campus Area
featuring the latest university research & recruiting
The New Meeting Point for Photonics, Optics & Precision Engineering in Central Germany
Leading High-Tech Location
with a strong concentration of technological expertise
International Innovation Hub
welcoming trade visitors from more than 20 countries
Strong Industry & Research Partners
creating opportunities for new connections and collaborative projects
