The 23rd FAD Conference will take place in Dresden on November 4th and 5th, 2026. As in previous years, this year’s FAD Conference will feature interesting presentations, intensive discussions and an exchange of ideas. The conference program will focus on the following key topics. The conference program will be published in June 2026. We cordially invite you to participate in the 23rd FAD Conference.

We would be delighted if you accept our invitation.

Thematic focus areas

1. Legislation and Emission Strategies

EURO 7/VII Implementation: Strategies for complying with the strict limits for passenger cars and heavy-duty vehicles (H2 – ICE, NOx, particle number down to 10 nm)

Global Harmonization: Comparison of legislation in China (China 7), the USA (EPA/CARB) and Europe

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): The impact of AGN on the CO₂ balance over the entire life cycle

 

2. Innovative System Components and Materials

Catalytic Converter Technology: Further development of SCR, DOC, and NSC (NOx Storage Catalyst)

Thermal Management: Electrically heated catalysts (E-Kat) and burners to ensure cleaning efficiency immediately after a cold start.

Particulate Filters (GPF/DPF): New substrates and coatings to reduce back pressure while maintaining maximum filtration efficiency.

 

3. Exhaust Aftertreatment for Alternative Fuels

Exhaust aftertreatment when using modern alternative climate fuels

Challenges in the application of future fuels

Applications and limitations of ammonia and methanol

Hydrogen (H2)

H2 – Combustion engines and pollutant emissions

NOx emissions & oil runoff

Specific H₂ SCR concepts

E-fuels

Maintaining particulate filtration

Optimization for synthetic hydrocarbons

Ammonia (NH₃)

NH₃ slip & N₂O formation

Cracking catalysts & oxidation protection

 

4. Exhaust gas aftertreatment for stationary systems

Exhaust gas aftertreatment concepts for combined heat and power plants (CHP units)

Exhaust gas aftertreatment concepts for emergency power generators

Emission reduction concepts for large stationary and marine engines

 

5. Exhaust aftertreatment for off-highway applications

SCR catalysts for large engines

Exhaust aftertreatment concepts for off-highway applications

Exhaust aftertreatment for EU Stage V mobile machinery

 

6. Innovations in Exhaust Aftertreatment

New exhaust aftertreatment concepts

Zero-Emission Solutions

Exhaust aftertreatment concepts for low-temperature NO_x aftertreatment

 

7. Special solutions for Exhaust Aftertreatment

Real Driving Emissions (RDE) measurements with PEMS for post Euro 6/VI vehicles

Retrofit solutions for exhaust aftertreatment

Technologies for reducing air pollution in major cities

 

8. New Challenges

Well-to-Wheel – Comparison of drive technologies

Exhaust aftertreatment for hybrid concepts

Quality requirements for CO₂-free fuels