Hybrid Conference: Solutions Against Undesirable Microorganisms in Companies

Regarding fresh and process water or water cycles in companies, microorganisms can cause significant damage up to endangering employees and the environment. (Image source: Fischer Surface Technologies)

Biofilms like the one shown here provide an ideal breeding ground for, for example, Legionella, which can cause life-threatening pneumonia. (Image source: Peter M. Kunz)

Microorganisms can cause significant damage in companies. The range extends from unpleasant odors to problems with production equipment and quality losses in surface finishing, as well as endangering employees and the environment. fairXperts provides information on the causes of unwanted microorganism development, immediate and long-term measures against it, and the regulations to be observed through the professional conference "Microbiology in Companies." It will take place on November 30, 2021, as an in-person event at K3N in Nördlingen and as an online event.

Molds, slime, biofilms, and especially Legionellosis are phenomena caused by microorganisms that pose health risks to employees in companies, including life-threatening pneumonia, and can severely damage the environment. Furthermore, these microscopic organisms, when growing uncontrollably, have the potential to impair the function of technical systems and equipment, damage materials, and cause quality losses. The cause often remains undetected for a long time. The "Microbiology in Companies" professional conference by fairXperts GmbH & Co. KG imparts fundamental knowledge on how to manage the microbiome in everyday business.

Conducted as a hybrid seminar

The event will be held on November 30, 2021, as an in-person event at K3N in Nördlingen. Simultaneously, virtual participation is possible. All presentations, each followed by a Q&A session, will be streamed live. Online participants can engage in discussions with the speakers via live chat and pose questions about their specific issues and challenges.

Causes and measures to prevent hazards

The thematic focus areas of the conference led by Prof. Dr. Peter M. Kunz are divided into the following topics:

- A microbiome in the company and how to live with it: causes and practical solutions for odors, Legionella, mold, and other inconveniences caused by microorganisms
- Current administrative frameworks and support to meet these requirements
- Microorganisms and their control at problem points in fresh and process water
Water-based cleaning and degreasing systems
Cooling lubricant systems
Water-based painting systems

In the presentations of the third topic area, experienced practitioners address typical issues from everyday business. Due to their example-based nature, the solutions presented can also be transferred to other company areas where microbiology causes problems.

The target audience of the conference includes managers and employees from plant and operations management, environmental and process engineering, occupational safety, internal analytics, operational laboratories, and quality assurance across various industries.

The accompanying exhibition offers companies the opportunity to present solutions and new developments targetedly and to exchange ideas directly with participants on-site and online.

Further information about the complete program, speakers, online participation, and registration documents can be found at www.fairXperts.de and www.wissenstransfer.events.