1st Thuringian Aerospace Day October 1, 2026 | Jena | ad hoc Arena at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld Jena

The industry is undergoing change – shaped by technological sovereignty, resilient supply chains, security requirements and international competitive pressure. The event brought together representatives from industry, SMEs, research and politics. The focus was on transformation, decarbonization and future developments in the sector.

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in cooperation with JenaWirtschaft, N3 Engine Overhaul Services GmbH & Co. KG and Jena-Optronik GmbH

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2nd Thuringian Aerospace Day | September/October 2027 | Jena

That was the 1st Thuringian Aerospace Day

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- Impressions
- Program

Photos: © LEG / KNSTUDIOS

from 1:00 PM	Arrival, Registration and Networking
14:00	Joint Opening Andreas Krey \| Spokesman of the Management Board, LEG Thüringen Dr. Egbert Gärtner \| Chairman of the Board, LRT Sachsen Thüringen e. V.
14:10	Welcome address Colette Boos-John \| Thuringian Minister for Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Rural Areas Elisabeth Kaiser \| Member of the Bundestag, Minister of State and Federal Government Commissioner for East Germany Benjamin Koppe \| Mayor and Head of Finance Department, City of Jena
14:30	Aviation: Civil and Military
	Opportunities and challenges in a changing market and resource environment Keynotes: Holger Sindemann \| Managing Director, N3 Engine Overhaul Services Christoph Bernstiel \| Senior Vice President Government Relations Germany, Rolls-Royce Power Systems
	Panel: Holger Sindemann \| Managing Director, N3 Engine Overhaul Services Christoph Bernstiel \| Senior Vice President Government Relations Germany, Rolls-Royce Power Systems Dr. Jonas Benjamin Weber \| Head of Digital Innovation, BIKAR Aerospace GmbH Dr. Anja Christmann \| Head, ZEISS Simulation Projection Solutions
15:15	Welcome address Mario Voigt \| Minister-President of the Free State of Thuringia
15:30	Break, networking and exhibition
16:30	Space: Civil and Military
	Opportunities and challenges of modern space programs Keynotes: Peter Kapell \| Managing Director, Jena-Optronik GmbH Prof. Dr. Burkart Voß \| EAH Jena Jonas Quinque \| EAH Jena & VESPE Jena e.V.
	Panel: Dr. Reinhard Berger \| Head of Programs and Projects, Jena-Optronik GmbH Dr. Frank Dressel \| Acting Institute Director, DLR Institute of Data Science Jena Sebastian Kaldun \| Head of Mirror and Infrared Optics Business Unit, asphericon GmbH Prof. Dr. Burkart Voß \| EAH Jena
17:30	Digital Sovereign IT Solutions for Aerospace Pitches: Ronny Reinhardt \| CFO, Cloud and Heat GmbH Anastasia Vöhringer \| DISQU GmbH Dr. Jonas Benjamin Weber \| Head of Digital Innovation, BIKAR Aerospace GmbH Dr. Georg Puhlfürst \| CIO, VP Products & Safety, Spleenlab GmbH & Part of Quantum Systems Group Konstanze Olschewski \| CEO, Alpha Analytics UG & Co. KG Moderation: Helena Ott \| ALASCA
18:05	Summary & Outlook Andreas Krey \| Spokesman of the Management Board, LEG Thüringen Dr. Egbert Gärtner \| Chairman of the Board, LRT Sachsen Thüringen e. V.
18:15	Buffet, Exhibition and Networking
20:30	End of the event