Future Hub: Digitalization, Sustainability and Recruiting Young Talent

From September 15 through 19, 2025, SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN once again brings together the global community of professionals involved in joining, cutting and surfacing at Messe Essen, Germany. A standout feature of this world-leading trade fair is the premiere of the Future Hub in Hall 7. Industry experts, companies, start-ups and young professionals will gather here to address the current challenges and opportunities shaping the welding and cutting sectors. Designed as a central communication platform, the Future Hub presents cutting-edge technologies and hands-on innovations while fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.

Key topics include digitalization, sustainability and workforce development. “With the Future Hub, we are creating a vibrant space where not only technologies but also people and ideas take center stage. Our goal is to inspire, share knowledge and collaboratively shape the future of the industry,” says Christina Kleinpaß, Project Manager of SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN at Messe Essen.The Future Hub is dedicated to highly relevant topics such as automation, artificial intelligence, environmental protection, recruitment, cybersecurity and socialmedia. The focus is not only on knowledge transfer but also on meaningful
networking. Formats such as moderated talks, best-practice sessions, panel discussions and talent-oriented events will encourage intensive dialogue among stakeholders. Additional highlights include meet-and-greets with industry leaders
and prominent influencers offering fresh insights into communication, careers and collaboration in the digital age.

(Source: Messe Essen GmbH)