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VDMA Process Plant and Equipment represents around 370 manufacturers from the fields of process engineering for the chemical industry, sterile process engineering, recooling technology, water and wastewater technology, and process engineering for oil, gas, and petrochemicals.

Our members combine a broad portfolio of technologies and solutions for the processing of oil, gas and petrochemicals, for water treatment, wastewater and sludge treatment as well as mechanical and thermal solutions for the chemical industry. We support the companies with industry-specific economic information, market reports and networking opportunities.

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Tue. 04.11.25 Wed. 05.11.25

  • Plant Engineering
  • Large Industrial Plant Manufacturing

The 11th Engineering Summit is coming up!

The 11th Engineering Summit is coming up!

Sat. 08.11.25 Wed. 12.11.25

  • Climate Policy
  • Oil and Gas

From 09.11.2025 to 12.11.2025, our partner MENA Business GmbH is organizing a business delegatio to Qatar (Doha) and the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi / Dubai) on behalf of the German Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection and with the support of VDMA and in cooperation with the German-Emirati Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK UAE) and the Representative Office of German Business Qatar. The delegation trip is already fully booked. Applications for the waiting list will be accepted till August 11th.

From 09.11.2025 to 12.11.2025, our partner MENA Business GmbH is organizing a business delegatio to Qatar (Doha) and the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi / Dubai) on behalf of the German Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection and with the support of VDMA and in cooperation with the German-Emirati Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK UAE) and the Representative Office of German Business Qatar. The delegation trip is already fully booked. Applications for the waiting list will be accepted till August 11th.

Sun. 23.11.25 Tue. 25.11.25

  • Exhibitions
  • Wastewater Technology
  • Process Plant and Equipment.
  • Process Technology
  • Water and Wastewater Technology
  • Process Plant and Equipment
  • North Africa

Interested companies can register for the fifth edition of the IWWI in Cairo, Egypt, until September 10th, 2025.

Interested companies can register for the fifth edition of the IWWI in Cairo, Egypt, until September 10th, 2025.

Tue. 25.11.25 Wed. 26.11.25

  • Power-to-X

The fourth edition of "From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference" will again focus on practical and technical challenges along the entire value chain of hydrogen and downstream products

Places available

Thu. 27.11.25 Thu. 27.11.25

  • Power-to-X

Technology and regulations relating to hydrogen and its derivatives are constantly changing, making it difficult to stay up-to-date. This affects employees of authorities and agencies who need information on the latest developments, as well as those of companies who need to understand and comply with the latest regulations. For this reason, the Association of German Trade Supervisory Officers (VDGAB) and VDMA Power-to-X for Applications are jointly inviting participants to an exchange of hydrogen experience. Participants will receive up-to-date information on the state of the art in R&D, the current status of regulations for hydrogen economy plants such as electrolysers, gas filling plants, etc. will be presented, legal requirements will be discussed and information on approval and licensing procedures will be provided. In particular, frequently asked questions will be addressed and discussed. Sounds exciting? Then register now.

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Tue. 03.02.26 Fri. 06.02.26

  • Exhibitions
  • Process Plant and Equipment.
  • Petrochemical Plants
  • Process Plant and Equipment
  • Oil and Gas
  • India

in 2026, the petrochemical industry will meet again in growing India. Applications for the Official German Pavilion will be accepted until October 31st, 2025.

in 2026, the petrochemical industry will meet again in growing India. Applications for the Official German Pavilion will be accepted until October 31st, 2025.

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