Expert Forum “Future Clean 2026”: Shaping the Future of Cleaning

How can today’s challenges in hygienic production be translated into effective solutions for FMGC industries? The Future Clean 2026 expert forum addresses this question by presenting the latest technological developments and practical approaches for hygiene-sensitive production environments.

The event will take place on November 4–5, 2026, at the INNSiDE by Meliá Hotel in Dresden, Germany. It will offer a comprehensive program covering key topics such as adaptive cleaning and robotics, simulation and digital twins, and advanced technologies for hygiene-critical areas and surface sterilization.

The program demonstrates how cleaning processes can be made more efficient, sustainable, and reliable by showcasing innovative cleaning concepts such as plasma-activated water, gel-based cleaning, and air-water pulse technologies as well as digital solutions such as in-line monitoring and simulation-based optimization. The program also highlights current developments in microbiological safety, including strategies to control biofilms and new sterilization methods.

There is a strong focus on professional exchange. Participants engage directly with industry or research experts to discuss current challenges, share perspectives, and develop new solution-oriented ideas.

The forum is part of the established event series Future Clean and is jointly organized by Fraunhofer IVV and IVLV e.V. Due to growing international interest, this is the first year that the event will be held in English. Shaping the future of cleaning? Join us!