Festo Experience Center Hanover

The Festo Experience Center Hanover is a place where technology meets creativity. Here, visitors can explore the latest developments in automation technology, experience interactive exhibits and take part in exciting workshops and other events. Our aim is to provide you with an inspiring and educational space that allows you to discover the full potential of automation. The Festo Experience Center Hanover is not only a place for learning, but also for networking. Meet experts, exchange ideas and make valuable contacts in your industry. We look forward to welcoming you!

Event dates

Spotlight Safety on 9th April 2026

Spotlight Safety

Spotlight Safety on 9th April 2026 at FEC Hannover

Together with our experts in electric drive technology, you will explore the following topics in both theory and hands-on practice:

  • Introduction to the Festo Experience Center including live demonstrations of the exhibits
  • Theory and practice of commissioning motor controllers
  • Design and dimensioning of electric drive systems
  • Integration and control via Siemens PLC
  • Practical exercises in small groups
  • Knowledge of tools such as Electric Motion Sizing, Festo Automation Suite and Siemens TIA Portal
  • Time for your individual topics and questions

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed for design engineers, engineers, technicians, programmers, and commissioning specialists who want to expand their knowledge in Electric Automation.

We welcome everyone interested in Electric Automation and CMMT, especially those who use or implement it in their professional environment.

Look forward to an exciting day with our experts from the Festo Experience Center and our safety specialists from Vienna.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

For registration please use our registration page.

(The event and informations are only in german language available)

Workshop Automation Excellence - Electric Drive Technology on 29th April 2026

Electric Drive Technology

Workshop Automation Excellence - Electric Drive Technology on 29th April 2026 at FEC Hannover

Together with our experts in electric drive technology, you will explore essential steps of commissioning, sizing and controlling electric drive systems. The workshop includes:

  • Live demonstrations in the Festo Experience Center
  • Commissioning of motor controllers
  • Design of electric drive systems
  • Integration via Siemens PLC
  • Hands-on exercises in small groups
  • Use of tools such as Electric Motion Sizing, Festo Automation Suite and Siemens TIA Portal

Who is it for?

For design engineers, technicians, programmers and commissioning specialists, as well as anyone working with or interested in Electric Automation and CMMT.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

For registration please use our registration page.

(The event and informations are only in german language available)

Workshop Automation Excellence - Electric Drive Technology on  30th April 2026

Electric Drive Technology

Workshop Automation Excellence - Electric Drive Technology on 30th April 2026 at FEC Hannover

Together with our experts in electric drive technology, you will explore essential steps of commissioning, sizing and controlling electric drive systems. The workshop includes:

  • Live demonstrations in the Festo Experience Center
  • Commissioning of motor controllers
  • Design of electric drive systems
  • Integration via Siemens PLC
  • Hands-on exercises in small groups
  • Use of tools such as Electric Motion Sizing, Festo Automation Suite and Siemens TIA Portal

Who is it for?

For design engineers, technicians, programmers and commissioning specialists, as well as anyone working with or interested in Electric Automation and CMMT.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

For registration please use our registration page.

(The event and informations are only in german language available)

Workshop Automation Excellence on 19th May 2026

Automation Excellence

Automation Excellence Workshop - on May 19th, 2026 at the FEC Hannover

Your program:

Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits Learn the basics of the pneumatic control chain in four parts (45 minutes of theory and 45 minutes of practice each) Actuators: Correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminals Service units: Safe processes through correct compressed air preparation and configuration of the service unit Supporting tools from design to ordering Time for your topics and questions

The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Who is this workshop for? Designers, engineers, and technicians who want to expand their knowledge of pneumatics Anyone interested in pneumatics and who uses or applies it in their work environment The full PDF invitation can be found here.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

For registration please use our registration page.

(The event and informations are only in german language available)

Workshop Automation Excellence on 20th May 2026

Automation Excellence

Automation Excellence Workshop - on May 20th, 2026 at the FEC Hannover

Your program:

Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits Learn the basics of the pneumatic control chain in four parts (45 minutes of theory and 45 minutes of practice each) Actuators: Correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminals Service units: Safe processes through correct compressed air preparation and configuration of the service unit Supporting tools from design to ordering Time for your topics and questions

The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Who is this workshop for? Designers, engineers, and technicians who want to expand their knowledge of pneumatics Anyone interested in pneumatics and who uses or applies it in their work environment The full PDF invitation can be found here.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

For registration please use our registration page.

(The event and informations are only in german language available)

Compressed Air Summit on 18th June 2026

Energy Efficiency

Compressed Air Summit on 18 June 2026 at the FEC Hannover

Experience the Compressed Air Summit together with Festo and our partners Kaeser Kompressoren, Baelz automatic, Optenda, FLIR and CS Instruments. Discover how energy consumption along the automation chain can be measured and optimized.

Look forward to exciting content, tips and tricks for more energy-efficient generation and automation, with live demonstrations and hands-on technology.

Topics at a glance

  • Energy efficiency in compressed air generation
  • Sustainable heat recovery
  • Next-generation leakage detection
  • Energy efficiency in automation
  • Optimization through digital solutions

Time: 09:00 – 16:30

Who should attend?

The Compressed Air Summit is aimed at all companies and departments looking to improve energy efficiency in compressed air generation, automation, and maintenance, especially:

  • Plant managers & energy managers
  • Design engineers & development engineers
  • Technicians & maintenance personnel
  • Sustainability & Industry 4.0 specialists

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

For registration please use our registration page.

(The event and informations are only in german language available)

Workshop Automation Excellence - Electric Drive Technology on 23rd June 2026

Electric Drive Technology

Workshop Automation Excellence - Electric Drive Technology on 23rd June 2026 at FEC Hannover

Together with our experts in electric drive technology, you will explore essential steps of commissioning, sizing and controlling electric drive systems. The workshop includes:

  • Live demonstrations in the Festo Experience Center
  • Commissioning of motor controllers
  • Design of electric drive systems
  • Integration via Siemens PLC
  • Hands-on exercises in small groups
  • Use of tools such as Electric Motion Sizing, Festo Automation Suite and Siemens TIA Portal

Who is it for?

For design engineers, technicians, programmers and commissioning specialists, as well as anyone working with or interested in Electric Automation and CMMT.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

For registration please use our registration page.

(The event and informations are only in german language available)

Workshop Automation Excellence - Electric Drive Technology on 24th June 2026

Electric Drive Technology

Workshop Automation Excellence - Electric Drive Technology on 24th June 2026 at FEC Hannover

Together with our experts in electric drive technology, you will explore essential steps of commissioning, sizing and controlling electric drive systems. The workshop includes:

  • Live demonstrations in the Festo Experience Center
  • Commissioning of motor controllers
  • Design of electric drive systems
  • Integration via Siemens PLC
  • Hands-on exercises in small groups
  • Use of tools such as Electric Motion Sizing, Festo Automation Suite and Siemens TIA Portal

Who is it for?

For design engineers, technicians, programmers and commissioning specialists, as well as anyone working with or interested in Electric Automation and CMMT.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

For registration please use our registration page.

(The event and informations are only in german language available)

EduTech Workshop on 07.10.2026

EduTech

EduTech Workshop on 07.10.2026

The EduTech Workshop focuses intensively on a single topic and combines theoretical content with practical hands‑on training for all participants. With the support of a subject matter expert, you will deepen your knowledge in a practical way using current industry solutions and examples. Our trainers will bring the necessary equipment so that you can work directly on realistic tasks in small groups.

Based on the currently published PAL examination materials (spring or autumn), you will gain concrete insights into the implementation of Final Examination Part 1 for industrial mechanics using a small controller. Together, we will look at how a potential exam task could function, interpret the small‑controller program provided by PAL based on SIEMENS LOGO!, and derive a potential function from it. Additionally, we will examine the interaction with electropneumatic actuators to provide a comprehensive understanding of the exam requirements.

Duration: 09:30–15:00

Agenda & Registration

Trends in Qualification Live on 12th November 2026

TiQ Live

Trends in Qualification Live on 12th November 2026

Get an overview of current trends and innovations in technical education and training. Inspiring keynotes and diverse marketplaces focusing on key technology topics provide valuable impulses for the education of tomorrow. In addition, TiQ Live invites participants to engage in active exchange and networking.

Duration: 09:00–14:00

To the agenda & registration

Events at the Festo Experience Center: New solutions and real results

Our exciting and regular events such as innovative workshops, informative forums, spotlight events and much more will help you to further improve your automation know-how.

Find out again here which content of our regular events suits your daily challenges: