Circular Production Systems and Technologies - Enablers of the Future

In a world striving for sustainability, circular production is no longer optional, it's essential. The Circular Production Systems and Technologies conference is the meeting place for experts from research and industry to explore how circular technologies reshape production, minimize waste, and create lasting value. 

On June 9 and 10, 2026, the CRC 1574 (Collaborative Research Center “Circular Factory for the Perpetual Innovative Product”) invites you to Karlsruhe for two days full of in-depth specialist presentations, discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.

The conference will focus on strategies, technologies and systems for sustainable industrial production. The topics range from integrated circular production and product-production co-design to adaptive reprocessing, sensor-based condition assessment and changeable production systems. Perspectives from production and materials technology, computer science, robotics and knowledge modeling are brought together.

The aim is to discuss new solutions together with industry, create synergies and drive forward the implementation of circular principles in practice. One thing is clear: the production of the future must not only be efficient, but also sustainable and adaptable - and this is precisely where this conference comes in.

Join us in shaping the circular production of tomorrow - we look forward to your participation!

Conference Topics

Preliminary Conference Program

Key Dates and Information

All accepted contributions will be published in peer-reviewed Springer Nature Conference Proceedings.

* All presentations given will be published in a collection at KITopen. Be aware that participation in the conference is independent of the full paper acceptance. An accepted abstract and conference participation do not guarantee acceptance of the subsequent full paper.

**When submitting a paper, the full conference fee must be paid and the paper must also be presented on the of the conference.

Registration

Registration will open in November.

Publication Process

Participants must submit an abstract (max. 250 words, no images) by 28 February 2026 to be eligible to submit a full paper. Acceptance notifications will be sent by 21 March 2026. Accepted papers will be published in Springer Nature Conference Proceedings. All presentations, regardless of paper acceptance, will be made available on KITopen directly after the conference.

 Conference Dinner

The CCPT 2026 Conference Dinner will take place at the ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe. Guests can look forward to an elegant evening with dinner in a unique setting, complemented by an exclusive guided tour of the museum with special opening hours reserved for CCPT participants.

Industry Visits

We are organizing an industry visit to Liebherr in Ettlingen, a leading company in the development and production of advanced machine tools. Participants will gain exclusive insights into current manufacturing processes as well as innovative technologies and ongoing research projects. The visit also offers the opportunity to speak directly with experts and get to know the company firsthand.​

Daedalus
We are also planning a visit to Daedalus, a company specializing in digital manufacturing, automation, and flexible production systems. Participants will experience cutting-edge manufacturing solutions, innovative process chains, and forward-looking automation concepts. In addition, the visit provides the chance to discuss current challenges and emerging trends in industrial production with professionals on site.

Accommodation

For CCPT 2026 participants, special hotel contingents have been reserved at selected hotels in Karlsruhe. These hotels are located within easy reach of the conference venue and the city’s main transport connections.

The Q – Quadro City Hotel

• Business Twin Room: €106.00 (single occupancy) / €123.00 (double occupancy), each including breakfast
• Free cancellation until 7 days before arrival
• Contingent can be accessed under the keyword “CCPT” until 08 May 2026
• Reservations by phone at +49 721 37170 or by email at karlsruhe3∂plazahotels.de

IntercityHotel Karlsruhe

• Business Single Room: €120.00 including breakfast
• Free cancellation until 1 June 2026
• Contingent can be accessed under the keyword “CCPT” until 27 April 2026
• Reservations by phone at +49 721 20 117 0 or by email at karlsruhe∂intercityhotel.com

For both offers, an additional local tax of €3.50 per person per day applies.

Contact Information

For any further information or inquiries, please contact us at the following email address: 

info-ccpt∂wbk.kit.edu