SID-MEC Winter 2026 Online Talks “Near-to-eye Augmented-reality Applications”

Online / January 26, 2026, 3-5 pm CEST

SID-MEC Winter 2026 Online Talks

“Near-to-eye Augmented-reality Applications”

SID-MEC Winter 2026 Online Talks “Near-to-eye Augmented-reality Applications”

The Mid-Europe Chapter of the Society for Information Display (SID-MEC) invites you to its online conference in January 2026. Under the title “Near-to-eye Augmented-reality Applications”, experts from the display industry and research institutions will discuss current developments and challenges.

The event will take place online on January 26^th, 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00 CET (UTC+1), and offers a platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas.

The conference will focus on display applications, with an emphasis on topics such as materials science, interfaces, manufacturing, and applications of displays.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Björn Schwerdtfeger

(AR-Experts GmbH, Managing director, Germany)

„Nine Years of Augmented Reality Training: Simple Tips for Industrial “

Christopher Kearney

(Universität der Bundeswehr München, Industrial Design, Platform Design for Mission)

„Combat Augmented Reality”

Finn Mecke

(TKMS GmbH, Head of Advanced Manufacturing AI & Technology Development)

„Augmented Reality in the production of submarines”

Finn Mecke specializes in immersive technologies with expertise in Computer Science and Data Science. He began his career at TKMS, where he successfully introduced an Augmented Reality system into production processes, setting a benchmark for digital transformation in manufacturing. He later took over the Advanced Manufacturing division, driving the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as Extended Reality (XR), mobile systems, 3D data visualization, Artificial Intelligence, and Business Intelligence. His expertise lies in combining digital innovation with practical industrial solutions, enabling smarter, more efficient, and future-ready production environments.

The conference will provide space for discussions and interaction between speakers and participants and is aimed at scientists, students, and industry stakeholders.

Details and Registration

Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM CEST
Format: Online Conference
Registration link

Background

The SID-MEC is the Mid-European branch of the Society for Information Display (SID). Founded in 1962, SID is one of the largest associations of scientists, developers, and companies in the field of electronic and information displays worldwide. Embedded in SID, the SID-MEC acts as a Mid-European branch covering a wide geographical spectrum from Eastern to Western Europe.

With a primary focus on displays, the association's forward-looking work encompasses all devices that enable image display, such as smartphone displays, projectors, AR/VR smart glasses, televisions, or display devices in automation technology. The SID-MEC is organized by four board members. For more information about SID-MEC, please visit the SID-MEC website.

SID Mid-Europe Chapter (SID-MEC) Officers

The SID-MEC is organized by four officers. The previous officers have handed over the organization to the next generation in April 2024. The new Officer Board consists of

Chair: Dr. Uwe Vogel

(Fraunhofer IPMS)

Portraitaufnahmen für gewerbliche Zwecke — Vice-Chair: Dr. Mark Goebel (Merck Electronics KGaA)

Secretary: Prof. Dr. Rigo Herold (Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau)

Treasurer: Dr. Yohan Kim (Fraunhofer IAP)

Further information:

Components and Systems

Microdisplays and Sensors

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SID-MEC Winter 2026 Online Talks

SID-MEC Winter 2026 Online Talks “Near-to-eye Augmented-reality Applications”

Online / January 26, 2026, 3-5 pm CEST

SID-MEC Winter 2026 Online Talks

SID-MEC Winter 2026 Online Talks “Near-to-eye Augmented-reality Applications”

Registration

SID Mid-Europe Chapter (SID-MEC)

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Björn Schwerdtfeger

(AR-Experts GmbH, Managing director, Germany)

Christopher Kearney

(Universität der Bundeswehr München, Industrial Design, Platform Design for Mission)

Finn Mecke

(TKMS GmbH, Head of Advanced Manufacturing AI & Technology Development)

Details and Registration

Background

SID Mid-Europe Chapter (SID-MEC) Officers

Further information:

Microdisplays and Sensors

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