Welcome to the 2nd Global GIGA-Casting Congress

Taking place from March 10th to 11th, 2027, in Kassel, the second Global GIGA-Casting Congress is dedicated to professionals from around the world who are passionate about the latest developments and applications in GIGA-Casting.

Hosted by the Chair for Foundry Technology (GTK) at the University of Kassel, this event provides an excellent platform for international exchange on cutting-edge technologies, emerging strategies, and the future of the foundry industry.

Call for Speakers: Share Your Expertise

Are you working on innovative solutions, industry transformation, or groundbreaking research? We invite you to contribute to the congress by delivering an engaging 25-minute lecture to our international audience.

To apply as a speaker, please complete the speaker information form (available for download below), which includes a section for your abstract, and submit it to: GGC2027@uni-kassel.de

International experts attending a presentation on giga casting at the Global Giga-Casting Congress 2025 at the University of Kassel.Image: Sascha Mannel
Audience at the Global Giga-Casting Congress 2025 at University of Kassel
Specialist presenting giga casting topics at the Global Giga-Casting Congress 2025Image: Sascha Mannel
Mr. Alan Gonzalez from Ford Motor Company presenting at the Global Giga-Casting Congress 2025

Relevant Congress Topics

We welcome submissions that address a wide range of GIGA-Casting subjects, including but not limited to:

  • Strategic Insights: GIGA-Casting strategies of OEMs and suppliers
  • Innovative Concepts: New approaches for car designs, HPDC plants, and tools
  • Technical Advancements: Developments in alloys, machining, part treatment, and simulation
  • Specialized Processes: Thixomolding technologies
  • Science & Data: Calculations and ongoing research
  • Practical Applications: Implementation experiences and best-practice case studies
  • Industry Trends: Global market development and industrial transformation