Heat Treatment Congress (HK) 2025 - Metal Treatment Event in Germany

The Heat Treatment Congress (HK) is a prestigious gathering that seamlessly combines a scientific symposium with a practitioners' conference, upholding a well-established division. As the largest European congress dedicated to heat treatment, materials technology, manufacturing, and process engineering, it stands out as a renowned event in the industry. The 81st Heat Treatment Congress is scheduled to take place from September 30 to October 2, 2025, at the Dorint-Pallas-Hotel in Wiesbaden, Germany.

About the organizers of HK

Organized by the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Wärmebehandlung und Werkstofftechnik e.V. (AWT), the congress serves as a premier platform for professionals in the field to exchange knowledge, discuss innovations, and explore advancements in manufacturing and process engineering. The scope of these events encompasses a broad array of topics, ranging from heat treatment processes, sustainability within heat treatment, and the intricacies of component production and machining to delving into material properties, exploring new material advancements, conducting material analysis, and recognizing the pivotal role played by artificial intelligence, simulation, and digitalization.

Heat treatment processes and innovation in a single gathering

The Heat Treatment Congress 2025 combines a high-level scientific symposium with a practitioners' conference, fostering knowledge exchange between researchers and industry professionals. The event features an exhibition showcasing the latest technologies, equipment, and services in heat treatment and materials engineering. Attendees also benefit from extensive networking opportunities, connecting with experts, peers, and industry leaders to foster collaborations. This edition will highlight topics such as heat treatment processes, advanced equipment, sustainability, new material developments, and the integration of AI and digitalization in the field.