Welcome to the 14th Dessau Gas Engine Conference on 06 and 07 May 2026

Large bore engines play a central role in stationary power generation as well as in mobile applications such as shipping, rail transport and on- and off-highway vehicles. In the context of the energy transition, carbon-free and climate-neutral fuels are becoming increasingly important, requiring the development of new, highly efficient combustion processes. At the same time, the complexity of the challenges and the development effort are increasing significantly, driven in particular by the growing relevance of retrofit solutions, dual-fuel concepts and the integration into existing infrastructures as well as operating environments. As a result, the world of large bore engines is becoming increasingly “colorful” and diverse, reflecting the wide range of requirements they must meet.
The 14th Dessau Gas Engine Conference 2026 offers a platform to discuss current developments, research findings and practice-oriented solutions across the entire value chain.

• New combustion processes and concepts for carbon-free and climate-neutral fuels such as hydrogen, methanol, ammonia or e-fuels
• Thermodynamic and mechanical optimization of gas engines
• Emission reduction and exhaust gas aftertreatment
• Innovative injection, ignition and control technologies
• Dual-fuel concepts, retrofit solutions and system integration
• Materials, component development and fatigue strength
• Digitalization, simulation and model-based development
• Operational experience, reliability and service life management
• Infrastructure and market requirements for alternative fuels