Aerospace & Deep Tech in Conversation
3 December 2026 · Swagelok München · Garching
Aerospace, deep tech and defence: on 3 December, MADE in Bavaria and Swagelok München are bringing these communities together in Garching. Swagelok Space Day feat. MADE in Bavaria connects students, researchers, engineers, industry professionals and decision-makers for an afternoon and evening of technical talks, industry insights and networking.
Speakers from four organisations cover everything from current rocketry projects to why the industry changed and why it matters. In the afternoon, WARR, the student rocketry group at TUM, and DLR present their current rocket projects. In the evening, Women in Defense Tech and MADE Network give two short talks on the industry, followed by discussion, food and drinks.
Free of charge. Places are limited, and the hosts approve requests.
Who is it for?
Whether you’re actively working in the industry, conducting research, building something new or simply curious about the sectors, you’re welcome to join us.
- Students curious about aerospace, engineering and deep tech
- Researchers and people from universities and research institutions
- Engineers and technical specialists
- Industry professionals and decision-makers from aerospace, defence and deep tech
- Anyone interested in exchanging technical perspectives with people outside their usual circle
How the day works
The event begins in the afternoon with a programme for students and everyone interested and transitions into the shared evening.
If you’re working during the day, join us later. The format is deliberately designed so professionals can come after work and move straight into the technical programme, conversations and networking.
Technical talks
- ArrivalGetting to know each other and first technical exchange for students and young professionals
WARR Rocketry Projects & Innovations 2026Jannis Gordziel and team · WARR / TUM
Current Sounding Rocket ProjectsThomas Röhr · DLR- Welcome and transition into the eveningThe official welcome and the move into the shared evening programme
Short talks, conversation and networking
Keynote: Why the industry changedMarla Judemann · Women in Defense Tech
Why it matters, seen through the madenetwork.de job boardDr. Jonathan Meyer · MADE Network · Project Atlas- DiscussionQuestions and open conversation on both talks
- Open networking, food and drinksTime for the conversations the talks have started
The idea is simple
Short talks. More conversation.
Rather than filling the evening with presentations, we want to create opportunities for meaningful conversations between people from research, industry and the next generation of aerospace, defence and deep-tech professionals.
Meet people working on interesting problems. Share what you’re working on. Ask questions. Compare perspectives. Make connections.
Wissen teilen · Perspektiven verbinden
Good to know
- Date
- Thursday, 3 December 2026
- Time
- 15:00 to 22:00. Technical talks from 15:30, welcome at 17:00, evening talks from 18:00, open networking with food and drinks from 19:00.
- Language
- The talks are in English.
- Place
- Swagelok München, customer centre, Parkring 17, 85748 Garching bei München
- By public transport
- U6 to Garching-Hochbrück, then about 8 minutes on foot.
- By car
- A9, exit Garching-Süd, towards Business Campus Garching.
- Registration
- Through Luma. Places are limited, and the hosts approve requests.
- Cost
- Free of charge.
- Food and drinks
- Provided by Swagelok München. A big thank you to Swagelok München for hosting us at their location in Garching and providing food and drinks for the evening.
- Photos
- Photos may be taken at our events for documentation and for our website and LinkedIn. If you prefer not to be photographed, just tell a member of the team when you arrive.
Swagelok München, Garching
Thursday, 3 December 2026
Registration runs through Luma and is free of charge. The hosts approve requests.
Who is behind the day
Swagelok München
Swagelok München (B.E.S.T. Fluidsysteme GmbH München) is the Swagelok sales and service centre in Garching bei München: fluid system components and assemblies, field engineering, services and training. It hosts the day at its customer centre and runs the afternoon programme.
The event at Swagelok München ↗
MADE in Bavaria
MADE in Bavaria (Munich Aerospace & Deep-Tech Exchange) is an open, deliberately uncomplicated networking format for Munich's aerospace, defence and deep-tech community, with rotating hosts. It is run by Dr. Jonathan Meyer and Sebastian Mößmer. No sales pitches and no big stage: a small programme as a starting point for conversations, and time to have them.
The job board →