Dr. Sebastian Schneider
Saskia Osing
Company tours
The program overview
of the 39th International A+A Congress 2025
- The A+A Congress will take place from November 4 to 7, 2025 in Düsseldorf – parallel to the A+A trade fair.
- Topics include digitalization & sustainability in occupational safety, Vision Zero and prevention strategies for practice.
- The program is continuously updated – it’s worth taking a regular look!
Here you will find an overview of all events that will also be held in German.
EVENT FLYERS
On course for success with certification -
Quality that becomes visible
Your visit is doubly worthwhile: in addition to valuable content and professional exchange, you have the opportunity to receive certification points for your participation – depending on the professional group and accreditation body. Whether for safety specialists, company doctors or other specialist disciplines: You will find the relevant information directly opposite. Further inquiries have been made to:
- German Society for Occupational Hygiene
This overview is updated on an ongoing basis.
Use the congress to deepen your knowledge, further your professional development and at the same time supplement your training certificates.
Doctors
- The North Rhine Medical Association has recognized the A+A Congress 2025 as an advanced training measure in accordance with § 6 ff. of the advanced training regulations and awards the following points:
- Per congress day: 6 continuing education points, category B
- Per half-day congress: 3 continuing education points, category B
- Scientific Director: Prof. Dr. Thomas Auhuber, BG prevent GmbH
Company doctors, occupational safety specialists, safety engineers
- The congress is an advanced training event for company doctors and occupational safety specialists in accordance with § 2 (3) ASiG and § 5 (3) ASiG.
Works and staff councils
- The A+A Congress is recognized as a suitable training measure within the meaning of the Federal Staff Representation Act (Section 54 (2)) and the Works Constitution Act (Section 37 (6) and (7)).
Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP)
- 4-day event in total - 14 CDMP hours
- For participation in a 1-day visit (04/05 or 06/11/2025) - 7 CDMP hours
- For participation in a 2-day visit (04.-05. or 05.-06.2025) - 10 CDMP hours
- Participation on 07.11.2025 - 3 CDMP hours
Quality Office Consultants
- AI-based potential in occupational health and safety I+II - 4 QO points
- Expert forum on workplaces I+II - 4 QO points
VDSI - German Association for Safety, Health and Environmental Protection at Work
- Tue, 04.11.2025: 2 points à 1 A (occupational safety) + 1 G (health protection)
- Wed, 05.11.2025: 2 points à 1 A + 1 M (management systems)
- Thu, 06.11.2025: 2 points à 1 A + 1 G
- Fri, 07.11.2025: 1 point à 1 G
- Total, i.e. participation on all days: 7 VDSI points (distribution: 3x A, 3x G and 1x M)
As part of the A+A Congress, we offer exclusive factory tours at Mercedes, Teekanne and Westnetz, providing fascinating insights into modern working environments, innovative safety concepts and sustainability in practice – right where the future is being shaped.
Register now:
- Fill in the contact form
- Accept conditions of participation
- Pay the participation fee of 48,00 € after receiving the confirmation by mail and be there!
As part of the A+A Congress, you can look forward to an exclusive guided tour of the Mercedes-Benz Group’s largest van plant worldwide. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Sprinter production and experience the latest production technologies at first hand:
Observe the precise interaction of the robots in the body shell – a real ballet of technology
Marvel at the world’s largest pane center in assembly
Explore the “supermarket of logistics”, where vehicle parts are efficiently prepared for assembly
You may even come across our driverless transport systems that navigate autonomously through the halls
The tour takes place on foot over a distance of around 4-5 km. Please wear sturdy, closed shoes and long pants or skirts and bring some stamina with you. For safety reasons, the tour is not barrier-free and unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users.
As part of the A+A Congress, Teekanne is opening its doors for an exclusive factory tour at its traditional site in Düsseldorf. Experience at first hand how modern production processes, practiced occupational safety and decades of experience in tea production work together.
Program schedule
Welcome by the management with a short image film on the company’s history and philosophy
Insights into cooperation with occupational safety: the head of production and the head of plant safety present key measures such as instructions and risk assessments
Presentation of the company medical service by the company doctor – with a focus on prevention and health protection
Tour of selected areas
Fine-cutting center – this is where the journey of the tea in its refined form begins
Raw materials warehouse with pressure disinfestation chamber and inertized high-bay warehouse – an area with special occupational health and safety requirements
Production – experience how the well-known Teekanne products are made from high-quality raw materials
This tour not only offers exciting insights into the world of tea production, but also shows how occupational health and safety is actively practiced at Teekanne.
Note: Please bring your S1 safety shoes with you.
Westenergie is the largest regional energy service and infrastructure provider in Germany. We supply over 6.6 million people in North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Lower Saxony with electricity, gas, water and broadband internet. Westenergie assumes responsibility in the West – not only for issues such as security of supply and climate protection, but also for the well-being of each individual. Because when it comes to security, we do a lot. But no compromises.
Our visit will take you to the Mettmann training campus of Westnetz GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westenergie. There we will present how we create added value through (digital) innovations / technologies in the area of HSE (Health, Safety Environment). Let us surprise you – we look forward to the exchange.
A unique experience on the Rhine
For our congress visitors, we offer a special accommodation option: a comfortable hotel ship moored on the Rhine, offering you an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the river and experience the comfort of a modern hotel, right on the water.
The hotel ship is only a few minutes away from the congress site and offers you not only comfortable accommodation, but also an exceptional opportunity to discover the city from a completely new perspective. The rooms are stylishly furnished and have all the amenities you need for a pleasant stay.
Your advantages
- Immediate proximity to the congress site
- Unique location directly on the Rhine
- Comfortable rooms with modern facilities
- Wonderful view of the river and the surrounding city
- Relaxed ambience for a good night's sleep
Further accommodation options for congress visitors
To make your stay during the congress as pleasant and comfortable as possible, we have prepared a practical solution for you. The link below will take you directly to an exclusive hotel portal with all available hotels in Düsseldorf, where you can choose from a wide range of accommodation – according to your wishes in terms of facilities and price range.
Booking is quick and uncomplicated, so you can concentrate fully on the event.
Click here for the hotel portal:
We wish you a pleasant journey and look forward to your visit!
A+A is the world's largest and most important event when it comes to safety and health at work and will next take place from November 4-7, 2025 from 09:00 to 18:00 in Düsseldorf.
Together with the International Congress for Occupational Safety and Health, which is organized by the Federal Working Group for Safety and Health at Work (Basi) e.V. and takes place at the same time, the trade fair covers all aspects of a holistic prevention culture, from occupational health management and personal protection to workplace design and occupational safety management. A+A is also the largest platform for workwear and corporate fashion.
A+A presents a wide range of topics, including personal protective equipment (PPE), occupational safety and information on health at work. Companies will be presenting comprehensive safety solutions designed to reduce accidents at work and health risks. Corporate fashion also plays an important role at the trade fair. Here, manufacturers showcase professional, functional and fashionable workwear that ensures the comfort and safety of employees. In the Fire Protection & Emergency Management area, innovative solutions for fire protection and the effective management of emergencies will be presented. In addition, the trade fair offers a large selection of high-quality components, fabrics and preliminary products, as the quality of the components plays a decisive role in the performance and safety of work equipment.
the A+A 2025
Doing business sustainably while taking responsibility for people, the environment and the climate. The experts at A+A will be discussing all aspects of the circular economy (packaging and recyclability of products), the Supply Chain Duty of Care Act, certification and sustainable products.
Digital tools are paving the way for the smart future of the industry. These include solutions for digital process optimization, automation in procurement, production and delivery.
