Overview of the efa:ON and netze:ON 2025 program

The conference program at efa:ON and netze:ON highlights current developments in electrical engineering, building technology, lighting technology, energy technology, distribution networks, and broadband networks.
Current trends, innovative solutions, and cross-industry topics will be presented in specialist lectures and workshops.
Expert Forums
efaforum
Hall 5 I Booth B20
Here you will find practical topics from the world of electrical engineering! Experts provide you with ideas for your daily work and answer your questions.
Topics include: DIN standards, TAR, TAB, occupational safety, installation technology, business administration in the workplace, charging infrastructure
Partners: Saxony/Thuringia Electrical and Information Technology Association, Saxony-Anhalt State Guild Association of Electrical Trades
ep-Forum "messen+prüfen"
Hall 3 I Booth A20
The experts at the trade journal ep-Elektropraktiker provide you with practical, manufacturer-neutral, and customized information.
Topics include: Measurement and testing – electrical devices, electrical systems and machines, PV systems, charging stations, testing organizations
Partner: Trade journal ep-ELEKTROPRAKTIKER
Forum ON:BUILDING
Hall 5 | Booth H22

Find out what new fields of activity the energy and building transition and digitalization have in store for you, and discover exciting developments in lighting technology at the same time.
Topics include: Fire protection in electrical systems, sector coupling, digitalization of energy systems, smart cities, best practices in lighting design
Partners: LiTG, KEDi, trade journal de – das Elektrohandwerk
Forum ON:ENERGY
Hall 3 I Booth L12
All aspects of energy technology—from generation, grid feed-in, and distribution to energy technology in buildings—are examined and supplemented with solutions for the energy systems of tomorrow.
Topics include: software in energy distribution, security of supply, local network stations, and arc faults.
Partner: VDE Dresden e. V.
Special ON:DIGITAL
Hall 3 I Booth L12

The focus is on services and software solutions that are essential for technological transformation.
Topics include: Building Information Modeling, digital planning, construction, and operation, artificial intelligence, software, IT security
YOUNG:efa
E:Training
Occupational safety seminars for apprentices
Hall 5 I Booth A20

BG ETEM provides practical workshops to train apprentices of all ages in occupational safety—avoiding accidents through safety on construction sites and being aware of potential hazards helps to prevent risks.
Occupational safety seminars for journeymen
Hall 5 I Booth A20

BG ETEM trains employees of specialist companies with practical instruction on occupational safety—the focus is on hazards during maintenance and installation work on PV systems in order to prevent accidents and raise risk awareness.
Performance competitions
Hall 5 I Booth B13

Skills competitions for young craftspeople in central Germany
Specialist Events
Glasfaserforum Sachsen

WHEN: September 24, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hall 3 | Booth L02, ON:Connect seminar room
Registration: Ticket shop
Focus on target groups
Theme Days
Each day of the trade fair, we focus on topics and issues raised by various stakeholders and users, providing inspiration for specific questions and facilitating direct exchange with professional colleagues.
- 23.9. Focus topics for industry and energy suppliers
- 24.9. Focus topics for municipalities and the real estate industry
- 25.9. Focus topics for planners and engineers