8th Construction Equipment Forum 2025 – Rethinking Construction Machinery: Sustainable. Digital. Autonomous.
02.07.2025On October 7 and 8, 2025, the construction equipment industry will gather for the 8th Construction Equipment Forum at the Coreum in Stockstadt (Rhine)/Germany. Under the theme "Rethinking Construction Machinery: Sustainable. Digital. Autonomous.", this high-level management conference will bring together over 350 professionals and executives from across the sector - including machinery manufacturers, construction companies, and suppliers. The forum will address the industry's most pressing challenges and future-oriented topics:
- Alternative drive concepts
- Digitalisation and networking
- Assistance systems and automation
- Market dynamics and global challenges
Inspiration, Innovation, and Interaction
The forum features a top-tier conference program with more than 50 renowned speakers. Setting the tone is the opening keynote by Ralf Lüddemann, Member of the Board at Strabag, who will deliver a compelling talk titled " Straight Talk: What construction companies really need from OEMs for a networked construction site". His presentation will offer practical insights into the evolving expectations of construction firms in the digital era.
A technical highlight follows with Dr. Matthias Szupories, Managing Director of JCB Germany GmbH, presenting his keynote "Hydrogen as a drive for construction machinery: technical implementation and challenges in operation" He will explore the potential and practical hurdles of using hydrogen technology on construction sites – from safety considerations to integration into existing workflows.
The impulse panel "Automation and autonomous working: Technical feasibility and the implications for the industry?" will spotlight the opportunities and limitations of autonomous technologies. Experts will discuss real-world applications, technology maturity levels, and the societal and structural changes involved in deploying automated processes. Panelists include
Dr. Stefan Klumpp, Executive Board Member of HAMM AG, and representatives from Luis Technology, a provider of AI-based assistance systems.
On Day 2, the panel discussion "Real-time data and efficiency: how far have we actually come with the digitalisation of construction sites?" will address how real-time data is transforming construction operations and where challenges remain. Alfred Bacher (Head of Machinery Department, ÖSTU-STETTIN Hoch- und Tiefbau GmbH), Alexander Haag (Chief Digital Officer, SITECH), and Michael Klein (Product Manager Digital Products, Wirtgen Group) will provide practical perspectives and spark lively discussion.
Luis Weirich, Head of Condition Monitoring at Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH, will present his keynote "Smart Machines, Smarter Business - Condition Monitoring as a Gamechanger for Construction Machinery". He will demonstrate how data-driven monitoring is setting new standards in maintenance, planning, and fleet management.
Numerous other keynotes and panel discussions will further enrich the discourse.
Women in Construction Summit & Networking
A highlight of the event is the 3rd Women in Construction Summit – an exclusive networking opportunity for women in the construction industry. Under the patronage of Miria Wellenzohn (JCB) and Maximiliane Straub (Goldbeck), the summit will focus on visibility, exchange, and empowerment.
Experience, Exchange, and Expertise
Beyond the conference program, attendees can take part in hands-on deep dives and an interactive workshop to deepen their technical knowledge. A complementary exhibition with around 40 exhibitors serves as a central platform for innovation, product showcases, and personal dialogue.
Generous breaks, an AI-powered networking app, targeted matchmaking formats, and a networking kick-off session will bring stakeholders from across the value chain together. The first evening’s flying dinner offers an atmospheric highlight and the perfect setting for strengthening existing relationships and creating new ones.
The unique venue adds to the experience: At Coreum, the latest construction equipment is not just on display – it can be seen in action and tested live on site. Innovation made tangible.
