From resource extraction to innovative utilisation and sustainable recycling management - this year's 76th BHT - FREIBERGER UNIVERSITÄTSFORUM once again offers a platform for exchange between science, business and society. From 4 to 6 June 2025, a diverse and interdisciplinary programme awaits you at TU Bergakademie Freiberg, offering insights into the latest research results and pioneering technologies.

The following specialist colloquia are already planned:

• Keynote: 34. Krüger Colloquium
• FK1: Freiberger Stahltag - 150 Jahre Institut of Iron and Steel Technology
• FK2: 4. Freiberger Kolloquium Elektrische Antriebstechnik (FKEA)
• FK3: AKITA-TUBAF Partnership
• FK4: The potential of the geological subsurface for Germany's energy security after the fossil age
• FK5: Thermal energy storage and utilisation in aquifers and mines
• FK6: DAAD alumni colloquium "Circular Economy - Innovations for a sustainable future"
• FK7: New Technologies for Sustainable High Quality Glass Production
• FK8: European Li-Resources: Characterisation and New Beneficiation Approaches
• FK9: The Digital Underground - Digital Geosystems
• FK10: Freiberger Robotik-Forum
• FK11: 9th Workshop: Digitisation in Geoscience Collections
• FK12: 9th Freiberg PhD Conference
• FK13: 19th Freiberg Colloquium of Young Researchers (EURECA-PRO)
• FK14: 4th Africa Colloquium

Since its origins in 1947, when students launched the "Mining and Metallurgy Day", the forum has developed into an internationally recognised major event. In 2025, we are continuing this tradition and promoting dialogue and collaboration between the various disciplines and sectors.

We cordially invite you to be part of this inspiring and forward-looking exchange. You can look forward to exciting discussions, interesting presentations and valuable contacts. Join us as we discuss innovative solutions for a sustainable future together!