Connecting Area powered by Wolfsburg AG
The Central Meeting Place at IZB 2026:
The 13th International Supplier Exchange (IZB) in Wolfsburg offers visitors and exhibitors a central meeting point in the heart of the trade show with the Connecting Area. Located in Hall 3 and spanning approximately 200 square metres, the area provides ample opportunity for networking, discussing innovative ideas and learning about the latest trends, insights and inspiration on the IZB Live Stage.
The Connecting Area will transform IZB 2026 into a platform for innovation and exchange.
The following highlights are part of the Connecting Area:
- The IZB Livestage, which showcases innovations and solutions. Visionaries, experts and decision-makers come together on the stage to discuss the industry's most pressing issues and generate new ideas.
- The Innovation Lounge is a space where new ideas can be developed, networks expanded and inspiring conversations held at any time. Visitors can also learn more about innovations from selected exhibitors and enjoy a freshly brewed speciality coffee at our coffee bar.
IZB-Livestage
The three focus areas provide the thematic framework for presentations, best practices, and discussions on the IZB Live Stage in the Connecting Area.
SPEED
Accelerating Innovation
The ability to rapidly transfer innovation into industrial application is becoming a key competitive differentiator. The focus is on technologies, processes, and organizational models that shorten development cycles, accelerate decision-making, and drive the implementation of new ideas.
Relevant contributions are those that demonstrate how companies reduce innovation cycles, accelerate development processes, and respond more quickly to customer and market requirements.
QUALITY
Delivering Market-Ready Solutions
Innovations create sustainable value only when they are robust, scalable, and market-ready. Today, quality means far more than technical excellence—it includes the ability to deliver high-performance solutions in an economically viable, sustainable, and customer-focused way.
Relevant contributions are those that demonstrate how companies enhance the quality and future viability of their solutions through innovative products, materials, processes, or technologies.
PARTNERSHIP
Creating Value Together
The challenges of transformation can only be mastered through collaboration. Customer-driven innovation emerges where OEMs, suppliers, technology partners, and research institutions work together early, share knowledge, and jointly develop solutions.
Relevant contributions are those that showcase successful collaboration models, joint development approaches, or new forms of cooperation across the value chain.
Book your presentation at the IZB-Livestage
Position your company as an innovation leader in the industry and present your topics live to a relevant audience of experts.
With a presentation slot on the IZB Live Stage in the IZB Connecting Area, you’ll have an eye-catching platform to showcase innovations, trends, and your company’s positioning.
Take advantage of direct access to industry professionals, decision-makers, and the media to highlight your expertise and strengthen your brand’s long-term presence in the industry.
The language of the stage is English. Presentations in German are possible but will not be translated.
Your benefits at a glance:
- Presentation slot on the IZB Live Stage
- Platform for innovations, trends, and corporate positioning
- Enhanced visibility as an innovation leader
- Presentations will be scheduled between those by high-ranking representatives of the Volkswagen Group
Technical Specifications:
- Location: IZB Live Stage in the IZB Connecting Area in Hall 3
- All presentations will be recorded and streamed afterward
- Custom arrangements available upon request (If interested, please contact izb@wolfsburg-ag.com)
- Price starting at 2,000.00 euros
Here's a sneak peek of the Connecting Area at IZB 2024!
