GET INSPIRED – The W3+ Fair in Jena/Thuringia is the new high-tech hotspot in Central Germany. Leading companies and specialized niche leaders meet here to present the latest solutions from the fields of photonics, optics, electronics and mechanics.
Visit one of Thuringia's largest technology fairs
Discover the technologies of the future: Here you’ll learn all about the latest developments and requirements. Make valuable contacts, exchange ideas with experts across industries, and gain ideas for new innovation projects.
Look forward to our top speakers and the latest topics at en-tech.talks, such as Regional innovation as a driver for global technological success, Aerospace: Mission & Technology, New markets: Agriculture, Food & Forestry, Defense & Security from OptecBB, Production of the future – driven for and by photonics, and much more.
CONFIRMED AND REQUESTED
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.
Dr. Jörg WagnerMember of the Advisory Board and Managing Director of Lej
Just as a prism unfolds the colors of light, the W3+Fair in Jena unveils the latest developments and technologies in precision and optics. The W3 in Jena is a real highlight for me! It's not just a trade fair, but also a tribute to the innovative strength and expertise that makes Jena so special as a globally recognized center of optics. Young talents and experienced experts come together here, even beyond the borders of Central Germany, to exchange knowledge and shape the future together. The spirit of research and passion for precision that drove Ernst Abbe and Carl Zeiss back then is alive and well here.
Kathleen StöhrMember of the Advisory Board
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”.
Dr. Ramona EberhardtMember of the Advisory Board, Fraunhofer IOF
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.
Alexander TelleMember of the Advisory Board, Acktar/ ACM Coatings
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!
Karsten SeifertMember of the Advisory Board, FAKT Kommunikation
Be there when the experts in future technologies meet in Central Germany!
What you can expect at the W3+ Fair Jena
250+ companies and partners
with the latest trends and innovations
40+ speakers
at the free accompanying conference “en-tech.talks”
Campus Area
with the latest findings from university research
Simply make contacts
and help shape the technological future
Increase your visibility and make valuable contacts in the high-tech industry. As a sponsor, you benefit from extensive media presence on our online channels, including our website, newsletter and the W3+ Fair app, as well as on-site on posters and LED screens. Our GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE sponsorship packages start from €1,900
Or secure one of our popular in-kind sponsorships such as the exclusive evening event W3+ AND FRIENDS, the FREE W-LAN, the innovative CAMPUS AREA and much more.
Contact us for customized sponsorship packages and secure your place in the spotlight at the W3+ Fair Wetzlar 2025!
W3+ Fair Jena 2024: Successful networking fair strengthens Central Germany's position as an innovation hub
With over 200 exhibitors and partners and more than 2,300 visitors, the event underlined the importance of Central Germany as a hub for future technologies.
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.
That's why you should take part in the W3+ Fair Jena:
Cross-industry concept
for cross-industry innovations
Matchmaking forums
for targeted networking
en-tech.talks accompanying conference
for free knowledge transfer
Campus Area
for current university research & recruiting
New meeting place for visionary technologies
in Central Germany
High-tech location
with a high density of expertise
International innovative strength
through trade visitors from over 20 countries
Strong partners
for new contacts and project ideas from industry and science
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For visibility and presence – digitally and on site