Convention

International Conference on Gears 2025– Your most important event of the gear industry!

Course number: 02TA210

  • Network with experts: Engage with over 500 industry professionals and researchers to foster collaborations and partnerships.
  • Stay informed: Discover and discuss the latest innovations in gear and transmission technology across diverse fields.
  • FZG laboratory tours provide a firsthand opportunity to experience gear technology.
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The 11th International VDI Conference on Gears 2025 will be held in Garching, Munich at the Gear Research Centre (FZG) of the Technical University of Munich from September 10th to 12th, 2025. Supported by national and international associations, the conference brings together over 500 leading experts from the international gear and transmission industry. Visiting the conference gives you the opportunity to take part in this leading international forum and learn about the latest developments and research results in the powertrain industry and academia.

Share ideas and learn from key players in the field of gears and transmission

Don´t miss out on being part of this unique meeting point for equipment manufacturers, producers and researchers of gear and transmission systems and present your new solutions, latest research results and technical ideas.



Discover innovative gear technology, network around the world and build partnerships!

Following the success of the past conference, the “International Conference on Gears” will surely again be a unique meeting point for propulsion system manufacturers and researchers of gear and transmission systems. It will therefore be an exceptional opportunity to present your new solutions, latest research results and technical ideas. You will find answers to questions such as “Where are the potentials for innovative tooth geometry and optimized modifications?”, “How can you increase the load carrying capacity?” or “What are the best techniques for condition monitoring and system diagnosis?”, and many more.

Advantages

  • Network with experts: Engage with over 500 industry professionals and researchers to foster collaborations and partnerships.
  • Stay informed: Discover and discuss the latest innovations in gear and transmission technology across diverse fields.
  • FZG laboratory tours provide a firsthand opportunity to experience gear technology.
  • Connect in the gear world: Two evening events – perfect for networking and exchange are included in your ticket.
  • Poster exhibition & impulse talks: Fresh insights and trends from the gear world compact and to the point.

Program

With over 120 technical lectures by first class speakers the conference provides an excellent platform to discuss latest developments and key market updates!

Topics of discussion will be in 2025:

  • AI in gear design and gear failure prediction
  • Numerical methods and multiscale simulation tools to improve gear performance
  • Optimization of gear design and geometry
  • Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
  • Advancements in NVH simulation and optimization
  • Innovative gear materials
     

These leading experts from industry and academia present best practices, real-world challenges, and innovative solutions in gear and transmission technology.

Learn e.g. from following companies:

AC2T research • AKGears • AVL Deutschland • ExxonMobil Chemical Central Europe • Flender • FVA • Getriebebau Nord • Hyundai Mobis • Imk Health Intelligence • IMS Gear • Johnson Electric Aachen • JTEKT Corporation • KISSsoft • REDEX Group • RENK • Rotax • Saden • Safran Transmission Systems • Schaeffler Technologies • SEW-EURODRIVE • Siemens Digital Industries Software • TEAM23 • UNIVANCE CORPORATION • Valeo Power Division • ZF Friedrichshafen
 

Renowned universities and research institutes from all around the world will present their latest research results. Meet speakers from countries like:

Belgium • Brasil • China • France • Germany • Italy • Japan • Korea • Spain • Taiwan • USA
 

Discover the full program agenda!

And the best part:
One ticket — full access to three conferences!
Benefit from even more content, even more networking opportunities, and an even broader perspective on the focus areas of Gear Production and Plastic Gears.

 


Guided by experts - for your best conference experience

Conference presidents and program committee experts collaborate to create an exceptional program tailored just for you. With their combined expertise, our conference president, vice presidents, and board members ensure an optimal experience.

Conference President:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karsten Stahl, Full Professor, Institute of Machine Elements, Director, Gear Research Center (FZG), TUM School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Garching, Germany

Vice Presidents:

Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Bouché, Director of Research and Development Mechanics, Getriebebau NORD GmbH & Co. KG, Bargteheide, Germany

Prof. i.R. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Bernd-Robert Höhn, TUM emeritus of excellence, Gear Research Center (FZG), TUM School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Garching, Germany

Dr.-Ing. Burkhard Pinnekamp, former Head of Central Technology, RENK GmbH, Augsburg; President of Research Association for Drive Technology (FVA), Frankfurt, Germany

Exhibitors

  • ARRK Engineering GmbH
  • Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
  • Ecoroll AG Werkzeugtechnik
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • FVA GmbH
  • Giorgio Bonori Engineering S.r.l.
  • IMS Gear SE & Co. KGaA
  • Kuraray Co., Ltd
  • MAHLE ZG Transmissions GmbH
  • Manner Sensortelemetrie GmbH
  • MESYS AG
  • Particleworks Europe
  • REM Surface Engineering GmbH
  • Smart Manufacturing Technology Ltd., UK
  • Telemetrie Elektronik GmbH
  • baier & michels GmbH & Co. KG
  • Delrin Switzerland Sàrl
  • EVAMO
  • Framo Morat GmbH & Co. KG
  • FZG Forschungsstelle für Zahnräder und
  • High Tech Coatings GmbH
  • KISSsoft AG
  • LEHVOSS Group
  • Mahr GmbH
  • Melectric-Systems GmbH
  • MS-Schramberg GmbH & Co. KG
  • RD Motion, d.o.o.
  • SHW Powder Systems GmbH
  • Stagnoli T.G. S.r.L.
  • Weißer und Grießhaber GmbH
Exhibitor packages with complementary ticket, net stand space and company entry in the exhibitor directory (print and online) can still be booked. Reserve one of the limited stand spaces in the specialist exhibition. Or become a sponsor for a comprehensive presence before and during the event.
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Sponsors

Exhibitors from the parallel International Conference on Gears 2025, Plastic Gears and Gear Production are showcasing their products in the accompanying trade exhibition. The exhibitor list includes exhibitors of all events.


 

Additional benefits: Explore gear technology with FZG laboratory tours

Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the test and laboratory facilities at the Gear Research Centre (FZG). Guided tours cover various core topics, offering firsthand experiences with innovative gear test rigs and laboratory equipment. Further information and registration for the tours will be available at the FZG information desk during the conference.

Accompanying conferences focus on high-performance plastic gears and gear production

Explore specialized tracks on high-performance plastic gears and gear production alongside the main International Conference on Gears 2025 program. These parallel running conferences provide in-depth insights into:

>> Gear Production 2025

>> High Performance Plastic Gears 2025

Registered participants of the main conference enjoy free access to these supplementary sessions, offering valuable networking opportunities and expanding professional connections.
 

Enjoy excellent networking opportunities at our conference

The conference offers many opportunities to meet up with colleagues - old and new - during the breaks. For even more networking, join us for two exciting social events designed to foster valuable connections.

We invite you to join us on the first day for an evening event at the renowned 'Löwenbräukeller,' featuring a traditional Bavarian evening downtown Munich. Experience authentic Bavarian hospitality and cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. On the second day, we'll host a delightful social evening in the main hall of the university. Both social events are included in the conference fee, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees.

 

Ensure your participation – register for the International Conference on Gears 2025 today!

Secure your spot now to join the foremost global platform for gear and transmission system manufacturers, experts, and researchers. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the conference!

Looking for a hotel nearby?

Limited room contingents at special rates are available for you here:

Courtyard by Marriott München Garching (from EUR 134 incl. breakfast),
Walther-von Dyck-Straße 12, 85748 Garching near Munich,
​ + 49 89 950 95 985
Booking link
Contingent expires on August 19, 2025
 


 

 

 

 

B&B Hotel München-Garching (from EUR 115 excl. breakfast),
Daimlerstr. 3, 85748 Garching near Munich
​ +49 89 3270952-0
​ muenchen-garching@hotelbb.com
Mention keyword: "VDI-GEARS"
Contingent expires on August 9, 2025

 

 

Motel One München Garching, (from EUR 139 excl. breakfast),
Daimlerstrasse 5a, 85748 Garching near Munich
Phone: +49 89 3603525-0
Email: muenchen-garching@motel-one.com
Mention keyword: "VDI-GEARS"
Contingent expires on July 22, 2025

Ideational Partners

Media Partners

Program Committee

Albert Albers

Albert Albers

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) IPEK-Institut für Produktentwicklung / Karlsruhe

Dr.-Ing. Luc Amar Ph.D.

Dr.-Ing. Luc Amar Ph.D.

[Translate to English:]

Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Bouché

Getriebebau Nord GmbH & Co. KG / Bargteheide

Prof. Christian Brecher

Prof. Christian Brecher

RWTH Aachen University / Aachen

Prof. Bingkui Chen

Prof. Bingkui Chen

Chongqing University / Shapingba,Chongqing

Dr. Ing. Rolf Döbereiner

Dr.-Ing. Rolf Doebereiner

AVL List GmbH / Graz

Prof. Jože Duhovnik

Prof. Jože Duhovnik

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering University of Ljubljana / Ljubljana

Dr.-Ing. Carsten Gitt

Dr.-Ing. Carsten Gitt

Mercedes-Benz AG / Stuttgart

Prof. Carlo Gorla

Prof. Carlo Gorla

Politecnico di Milano / Milano

Dipl.-Ing. Norbert Haefke

Dipl.-Ing. Norbert Haefke

FVA GmbH / Frankfurt

Dr. Tobias Hertter

Dr. Tobias Hertter

BMW Group / München

Prof. Manfred Hirt

Prof. Manfred Hirt

FZG Projekthaus Augsburg - Technische Universität München / Augsburg

Prof. Haruo Houjoh

Prof. Haruo Houjoh

Tokyo Institute of Technology / Kawasaki-Shi

[Translate to English:]

Prof. Bernd-Robert Höhn

FZG Forschungsstelle für Zahnräder und Getriebesysteme Technische Universität München / Garching

Dr. Daisuke Iba

Dr. Daisuke Iba

Kyoto Institute of Technology / Kyoto-shi

Prof. Georg Jacobs

Prof. Georg Jacobs

RWTH Aachen / Aachen

Prof. Ahmet Kahraman

Prof. Ahmet Kahraman

The Ohio State University / Columbus

Dr.-Ing. Alex Kapelevich

Dr.-Ing. Alex Kapelevich

AKGears LLC / Shoreview, MN

Dr.-Ing. Andreas Klein

Dr.-Ing. Andreas Klein

Flender GmbH / Voerde

Prof. Oliver Koch

Prof. Oliver Koch

Rheinland- Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) / Kaiserslautern

Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Kohn

Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Kohn

Audi AG / Ingolstadt

Prof. Aizoh Kubo

Prof. Aizoh Kubo

Kyoto Institute of Technology / Kyoto-shi

Dr.-Ing. Jens Kunert

Dr.-Ing. Jens Kunert

SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG / Bruchsal

Dr.-Ing. Johannes König

Dr.-Ing. Johannes König

ZF Friedrichshafen AG / Friedrichshafen

Heinz Linke

Heinz Linke

Technische Universität Dresden / Dresden

Prof. Geng Liu Ph.D.

Prof. Geng Liu Ph.D.

Northwestern Polytechnical University / Xi'an Shaanxi

Dr.-Ing. Kai Lubenow

Dr.-Ing. Kai Lubenow

Eickhoff Drive Technology GmbH / Bochum

Prof. Athanassios Mihailidis

Prof. Athanassios Mihailidis

Aristotle University / Thessaloniki

Prof. Aleksandar Miltenovic

Prof. Aleksandar Miltenovic

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nis / Niš

Dr.-Ing. Ralf Möllendorf

Dr.-Ing. Ralf Möllendorf

Flender GmbH / Bocholt

Prof. Michel Octrue

Prof. Michel Octrue

Prof. Manuel Oehler

Prof. Manuel Oehler

Ruhr-Universität Bochum / Bochum

Robin Olson M.Sc.

Robin Olson M.Sc.

Regal Rexnord Corporation / Milwaukee

Prof. Jose Pedrero

Prof. Jose Pedrero

UNED / Madrid

Dr.-Ing. Bernd Pfeifer

Dr.-Ing. Bernd Pfeifer

Magna PT B.V. & Co. KGaA / Untergruppenbach

Dr.-Ing. Burkhard Pinnekamp

Dr.-Ing. Burkhard Pinnekamp

Prof. Gerhard Poll

Prof. Gerhard Poll

Leibniz Universität Hannover / Hannover

Todd Praneis

Todd Praneis

American Gear Manufacturers Association / Alexandria

Prof. Datong Qin

Prof. Datong Qin

Chongqing University / Shapingba District

Dr.-Ing. Todor Radev

Dr.-Ing. Todor Radev

Volkswagen AG / Baunatal

Prof. Bernd Sauer

Prof. Bernd Sauer

RPTU Kaiserslautern - Landau / Kaiserslautern

Prof. Berthold Schlecht

Prof. Berthold Schlecht

Technische Universität Dresden / Dresden

[Translate to English:]

Prof. Karsten Stahl

FZG, Forschungsstelle für Zahnräder und Getriebesysteme, Technische Universität München / Garching bei München

Dr.-Ing. Joachim Thomas

Dr.-Ing. Joachim Thomas

ZG Hypoid GmbH / Haar

Prof. Philippe Velex

Prof. Philippe Velex

INSA - Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Lyon / Villeurbanne Cédex

Dr.-Ing. Reiner Vonderschmidt

Dr.-Ing. Reiner Vonderschmidt

GEORGII KOBOLD GmbH & Co. KG / Horb

Dr.-Ing. Franz Völkel

Dr.-Ing. Franz Völkel

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG / Herzogenaurach

Dipl.-Ing. Michael Weigand

Dipl.-Ing. Michael Weigand

Technische Universität Wien Institut für Konstruktionswissenschaften und Produktentwicklung, Forschungsbereich Maschinenelemente und Luftfahrtgetri / Wien

Dr.-Ing. Toni Weiss

Dr.-Ing. Toni Weiss

GanaCon Gear analysis and consulting / Inning

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