Kobe – Bremen Space & Aerospace Business Exchange at ECOMAT

23.10.2026 10:30 - 15:50


Save the Date: Friday, 23 October 2026 | 10:30 – 15:50 | ECOMAT, Bremen, Germany

Bremen and Kobe are about to write the next chapter in their growing aerospace partnership. On Friday, 23 October 2026, the Kobe – Bremen Space & Aerospace Business Exchange will bring together leading aerospace companies, research institutes, and innovative SMEs from Germany and Japan for a full day of exchange, pitching, and networking at ECOMAT in Bremen.

Earlier this year, Bremen’s Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte traveled to Japan as President of the German Bundesrat, leading a high-level delegation that represents Bremen’s business, science, and culture. Over seven days, the delegation visited Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe to expand international partnerships and create new opportunities for collaboration in aerospace, science, and technology.

The October Business Exchange at ECOMAT brings this vision to the next level by connecting companies, research institutions, and innovation leaders from both regions.

Agenda

09:00 – 10:30 | Registration & Arrival

10:30 – 10:35 | Opening Remarks

  •  Welcome from ECOMAT / Bremen and Kobe City

10:35 – 10:40 | Welcome Address by State Councillor Maike Frese 

10:40 – 11:20 | Presentations

Kawasaki Heavy Industries（Hydrogen Aircraft Development）Dr.Eng Masahide Kazari

Kobe University（Nano Coating, Additive Manufacturing）Prof. Hiroaki Matsumoto

Airbus（ZEROe）Matthias Holzwarth

ArianeGroup （Future Projects & Partnerships with Japanese Companies）Marie-Sophie NIZOU oder Lennart SEIFERT

11:20 – 12:00 | Company Pitch Session

(2 minutes per company)

Each company presents:

  • Key technologies / capabilities

  • What they are looking for (partners, projects, business opportunities)

12:00 – 12:45 | Round Table Session

Participants join one of the following tables:

1. Space Transportation & Satellite Systems

2. Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies

3. Sensors, Electronics & Space Component

12:45 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch

Standing lunch & informal discussions

14:00 – 15:45 | Site Visit tour ArianeGroup

14:00 – 15:45 | Individual business meeting

Especially for Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kobe Steel, Kobe University

15:45 – 15:50 | Closing

Note: The agenda is subject to change prior to the event. 

📄 Download the event flyer (PDF)

Interested in joining? Simply contact us directly at info@aviaspace-bremen.de to register or learn more about the event.