Expert Day @ ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT
Expert Day:
Science meets Industry
Connect your science to industry. Discover innovation opportunities and real collaboration potential.
The Expert Day is a curated half-day event for researchers who want to connect their research with real-world applications.
Whether you’re curious about industry collaboration or want to bring your research into the world – this is your platform to explore it.
Participation, including food and beverages, is free of charge. The event is supported by the KIT incubator.
Date:
Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 from 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Place:
ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT in Karlsruhe
TRAVEL:
Shuttle from Karlsruhe Main Station will be provided at 12:40 PM (South Exit Bus Station) and back to Main Station 6 PM
Research topics
Participating Companies
If your research aligns with these topics, this event offers an excellent opportunity to engage with leading industry experts.
AGENDA December 2025
Half a day dedicated to collaboration and innovation
Connect with industry experts and peers driving the transfer of research

1:30 – 2:00
Welcome, snacks & opening
2:00 – 3:00
Keynote (Inspiration: how research becomes innovation) & Company flashlights (Understand industry needs)
3:00 – 5:00
Matching & Topic Stations (1:1 conversations – explore project matches & collaborations)
5:00 – 5:30
Networking & Dinner (Casual exchanges with researchers & industry)
Our speakers
Keynote and company flashlights from different experts
Zeiss innovation hub @ KIT as a location
Be where innovation happens
Set in an inspiring environment of innovation and collaboration, the ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT offers a bold space where ideas come to life. Surrounded by startups, researchers, and visionaries, this is where the future gets built.
CONTACT
Do you have any questions?
Then contact Tanita Martsch directly by email. We look forward to hearing from you.

Tanita Martsch
Senior Talent Success Manager















