Welcome to the 86th SAWE International Conference 2027 in Hamburg
Collaborate with us to make this conference a memorable event.
The SAWE European Chapter is proud to host the 86th International Conference on Mass Properties. We are very pleased to welcome all SAWE members, partner companies, and other colleagues from around the world to what will undoubtedly be a great opportunity to share ideas, projects, processes, and discussions related to the world of mass properties. We look forward to seeing you there!!!
06. – 11. June 2027
Venue of Conference
ZAL Center for Applied Aviation Research GmbH
Hamburg – Germany
A list of nearby hotels will be available end of summer 2026.
Corporations/Institutions planning to attend:
Airbus, Lufthansa Technics, Swissair, DLR, TGM Lightweight Solutions, B&A Software
Why should you attend the Conference?
This unique possibility to exchange with peers from all over the world and from all industries is enabled by various topics. Synergies identified will enable you to work more efficiently.
Neither the list of topics nor the details are finalized. This is your opportunity to shape the conference! See below for more information.
- Forums
- Facilitate exchange between the attendees on predefined subjects, for example (envisioned).
- Airline operations.
- Lightweight design.
- Cross industry challenges.
- Student/Expert Exchange: Why is working in Mass Properties a good opportunity to learn a lot about a vehicle?
- Facilitate exchange between the attendees on predefined subjects, for example (envisioned).
- Papers, Presentations and Workshops
- Learn about the latest technologies, methods, techniques.
- Learn first-hand about the latest SAWE activities and programs including our Certified Mass Properties Engineer and Mentoring Programs.
- Participate in the development and updates of mass properties industry standards.
- Networking
- Share experiences and get problem solving advice through personal conversations with experts and peers.
- Meet vendor representatives and get acquainted with tools that are essential to our jobs.
- Learn about career enhancement opportunities.
- Recruit from the best Mass Properties Engineering talent in the world.
- Training
- Attend mass properties specialty training courses, for example (envisioned):
- Aircraft Weight&Balance
- AWBS
- Ship Inclining
- Attend mass properties specialty training courses, for example (envisioned):
- Speed-mentoring
- Get support with your burning issue.
- Social Events
- Relaxing and enjoyable.
- Awards Dinner (planned to be on a dinner-cruise through our harbor)
- Silent Auction (donate something special and let the bids go up, proceedings go to the SAWE Scholarship Fund).
- Off-Site events/Guest Events (before, during and after the conference, will be announced later).
- Off-Conference activities
- See Hamburg Tourism (https://www.hamburg-travel.com/)
- Relaxing and enjoyable.
How can you shape the conference?
- Voice your ideas.
- We will do our best to integrate all suggestions.
- Utilize the online-survey or contact Kim Mittler (kim.mittler@airbus.com) or Dirk Petersen (dirk.petersen@sawe.org).
- Support the preparation and execution of the conference.
- We are hoping to get support for the various activities necessary to prepare and run the conference.
- Contact Kim Mittler (kim.mittler@airbus.com) or Dirk Petersen (dirk.petersen@sawe.org).
- Spread the word.
- Share the event with your colleagues in your and other corporations.