The Conference on Learning Factories (CLF) is the yearly held conference of the IALF that attracts the top academics and researchers in the field of learning factories to meet, engage and share about their R&D findings. The goal of the CLF is to promote cooperation among members to achieve excellence in teaching and research in the field of manufacturing engineering and production management. Each year the conference attracts about 150 participants worldwide to attend.
- Upcoming 15th CLF2025 in Stellenbosch, South Africa
- 14th CLF2024 in Enschede, The Netherlands
- 13th CLF2023 in Reutlingen, Germany
- 12th CLF2022 in Singapore, Singapore
- 11th CLF2021 in Graz, Austria
- 10th CLF2020 in Graz, Austria
- 9th CLF2019 in Braunschweig, Germany
- 8th CLF2018 in Patras, Greece
- 7th CLF2017 in Darmstadt, Germany
- 6th CLF2016 in Gjøvik, Norway
- 5th CLF2015 in Bochum, Germany
- 4th CLF2014 in Stockholm, Sweden
- 3th CLF2013 in Munich, Germany
- 2nd CLF2012 in Vienna, Austria
- 1st CLF2011 in Darmstadt, Germany
15th Conference on Learning Factories 2025 in Stellenbosch, South Africa
25.-28. March 2025
Conference Chair: Prof. Louis Louw
The 15th Conference on Learning Factories (CLF) will be hosted at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. The Department of Industrial Engineering welcomes you to participate in this conference, which attracts academics and researchers in the field of learning factories to meet, engage and share about their R&D findings. The goal of the Conference on Learning Factories is to promote cooperation among members to achieve excellence in teaching and research in the field of manufacturing engineering and production management.
More information on this conference is available via the conference website.
14th Conference on Learning Factories in Enschede, The Netherlands
17.-19. April 2024
Conference Chair: Prof. Sebastian Thiede, Prof. Eric Lutters
Main topics:
- Learning Factory Design and Industry 5.0
- Digital Twin and VR/AR
- 5G/6G in Learning Factories
- AI for Manufacturing Systems
- Human-Centred Work-Design
- Human Robotic Collaboration
- Sustainability in Learning Factories
- Cross Learning Factories Product Production System
Volume 1: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-65411-4
Volume 2: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-65400-8
Fore more information on this conference see conference website.
13th CIRP-sponsored Conference on Learning Factories in Reutlingen, Germany
9.-11. May 2023
Conference Chair: Prof. Vera Hummel
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Technology and Approaches for Cyber Physical Production Networks
- Digital Twins, Machines, Humans, IoT and Simulation
- Learning Factory and Industry 5.0
- Learning Factory Concepts and Business Models
- Learning and Didactics for Future Work
12th CIRP-sponsored Conference on Learning Factories in Singapore, Singapore
11.-13. April 2022
Conference Chair: Dr. Tan Puay Siew
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Mixed Reality & Immersive Learning
- Learning Factory Concepts
- Machine Learning and AI in Learning Factories
- Cyber Physical Production Systems in Learning Factories
- 5G & IIoT in Learning Factories
- Sustainability & Circular Economy in Learning Factories
- Building Learning Factories in Actual Production Environment
- Harnessing Synergy in Learning Factory Ecosyste
11th CIRP-sponsored Online-Conference on Learning Factories in Graz, Austria
31. June -2. July 2021
Conference Chair: Prof. Christian Ramsauer
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Learning Factories
- Teaching Global Value Chains in Learning Factories
- Sustainability and Circular Economy in Learning Factories
- 5G and IoT in Learning Factories
- Mixed Reality in Learning Factories
- Learning Factory Concepts
10th CIRP-sponsored Online-Conference on Learning Factories in Graz, Austria
15.-17. April 2020
Conference Chair: Prof. Christian Ramsauer
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Learning factories across the value chain: from innovation to service
- Mixed reality in learning factories
- Workforce agility in learning factories
- Interdisciplinary education in learning factories
9th CIRP-sponsored Conference on Learning Factories in Braunschweig, Germany
26.-28. March 2019
Conference Chair: Prof. Christoph Herrmann
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Learning Factories and Industry 4.0 Learning with Cyber Physical Manufacturing Systems
- Sustainable Manufacturing through Learning Factories
- Mixed Reality and immersive learning environments
- Learning approaches and evaluation
- Learning Factories and interdisciplinary cooperation
8th CIRP-sponsored Conference on Learning Factories in Patras, Greece
12.-13. April 2018
Conference Chair: Prof. Dimitris Mourtzis
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Advanced Engineering Education
- Training for Manufacturing Innovation
7th CIRP-sponsored Conference on Learning Factories in Darmstadt, Germany
4. April 2017
Conference Chair: Prof. Joachim Metternich
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Learning factory concepts
- ‘Industrie 4.0’ production systems
- ‘Industrie 4.0’ use cases
- Integration of digital learning
- Competency development
6th CIRP-sponsored Conference on Learning Factories in Gjøvik, Norway
29. June 2016
Conference Chair: Prof. Kristian Martinsen
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Learning in Industry 4.0 / cyber physical manufacturing systems
- Learning factories
- Cooperation, flexibility, transparency in manufacturing education and learning
- Research based innovation and learning
5th Conference on Learning Factories in Bochum, Germany
07. June 2015
Conference Chair: Prof. Dieter Kreimeier
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Didactical approaches
- Resource efficiency and sustainability
- New learning factory concepts
- Industry 4.0 and cyber-physical systems
- Productivity management and lean production
4th Conference on Learning Factories in Stockholm, Sweden
28. May 2014
Conference Chair: Prof. Bengt Lindberg
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Learning factories for optimization of resource efficiency
- Sustainability in production and logistics through lean learning factories
- Innovation through virtual production in digital learning factories
3rd Conference on Learning Factories in Munich, Germany
7. May 2013
Conference Chair: Prof. Gunther Reinhart
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Learning Factories for optimization of energy efficiency
- Sustainable efficiency in production and logistics through lean learning factories
- Creating the future with digital learning factories
2nd Conference on Learning Factories in Vienna, Austria
10. May 2012
Conference Chair: Prof. Wilfried Sihn
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Universities
- Industry
- Learning and innovation factory of the Vienna University of Technology
1st Conference on Learning Factories in Darmstadt, Germany
19. May 2011
Conference Chair: Prof. Eberhard Abele
Main topics:
Main topics:
- Learning and competency-building as a competitive factor
- Learning factories in operational application
- Leaders as teachers