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Kick-off of the 39th International A+A Congress: People matter! What does that mean for us?
28/10/2025
The main theme, ‘People matter! What does that mean for us?’, will be the focus of the kick-off event of the 39th International A+A Congress on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. It will begin at 1 p.m. in Room 14, Hall 1, 1st floor.
Skilled trade, agriculture & community: A conversation with skilled trade influencer and master carpenter Jule Rombey
21/10/2025
To Jule Rombey, skilled trade is more than working with wood; it’s a profession, a mission and a way of life. On Instagram, she shares her daily work, trade projects and ideas about sustainability and community with over 80,000 followers.
Surpassing ourselves – with record exhibition space and fresh impetus for the future of work
20/10/2025
89,000 square meters – a new record. Weeks before opening, we know: A+A 2025 will be the largest in our history. With 2,321 exhibi-tors from 69 countries, we are setting new standards and reaffirm-ing our position as the world's leading trade fair for personal protec-tion, occupational safety and health at work.
Occupational safety in transition: ai, personal protective equipment and the role of dguv, german social accident insurance
16/10/2025
Occupational safety has never been a static set of rules. It evolves continuously instead, just like the world of work it-self: Today, smart helmets replace simple headgear, exoskel-etons relieve muscles and joints, and AI supports risk as-sessment processes.
EVERY DAY LIVE: EFFECTIVE CORPORATE FIRE PREVENTION AND INNOVATIONS IN DANGER PREVENTION – LEARN HOW FACTORY FIRE DEPARTMENTS DO IT.
07/10/2025
Prevent accidents and respond correctly in critical situations. Gain insights into cutting-edge safety concepts, helping companies prepare and protect themselves effectively.
Systematic Protection: An interview with attorney Thomas Lange
19/09/2025
An interview with attorney Thomas Lange, Managing Direc-tor of GermanFashion, on new requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Building safely, showing reality – carpenter Annalena May about PPE, ergonomics and her trade
04/09/2025
Balancing on the roof ridge, a cordless screwdriver in her hand and a smile on her face – that’s how Annalena May (@zimmerin.annalena) is known to roughly 20,000 followers.
Interview with Niklas.on.fire
10/07/2025
Interview with Dr. Urs Schneider Niklas Röder, known on social media as Niklas.on.fire, is a professional firefighter in Dresden and one of Germany’s most recognized influencers in the fields of emergency services, personal protective equipment (PPE), and outdoor activities. His Instagram community counts around 140,000 followers, with an impressive engagement rate exceeding 13 %.
Innovative seating solutions – An interview with Bimos
10/07/2025
An interview with Bimos Those who must provide precision every day in industry or laboratory settings need a work environment that promotes health and concentration – not just from an organizational but also from an ergonomic point of view.
The Future of Work is WOW… if we do it right
30/06/2025
In a joint study, VDMA Software and Digitalization Association and Strategy& showed that the targeted use of GenAI (generative AI) could increase the profit margin in machinery and plant engineering by up to 10.7%. In terms of numbers, this means an increase in turnover by 28 billion euros for the industry in Germany.