Program

Lectures, workshops, impulses and panel discussions

Live formats, inspiration, presentations and training. The VERTICAL PRO supporting programme is varied and extensive: from exciting discussions and presentations by experts on the stages and in the Conference-Centre East to workshops and demonstrations in the DEMO + TEST AREA.

The preliminary programme for VERTICAL PRO 2025 (times subject to change):

17 Hit(s)
Show past
Friday 11/21/2025
Friday 11/21/2025
10:00 am until
11:00 am
Safe installation of photovoltaic systems
Speaker: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marco Einhaus, TU München
Friday 11/21/2025
10:45 am until
11:30 am
Assembly instructions – ‘How a piece of paper can save lives!’
Speaker: Thomas Reykers, ABS Safety GmbH
Friday 11/21/2025
11:15 am until
11:45 am
Subjective grades – objective problems: Why ratings in climbing gyms are more than just numbers
Presentation by Christopher Igel, Alexandra Schweikart, Routenbauzentrale
Friday 11/21/2025
12:00 pm until
1:00 pm
Climbing for a better future – wie die Kletterindustrie soziale Ungleichheiten ausgleichen kann
Paneldiscussion
Friday 11/21/2025
12:00 pm until
1:00 pm
Routesetting Roundtable
Interactive discussion among colleagues about challenges, experiences and best practices Examples with Peter Zeidelhack and Julius Kerscher
Friday 11/21/2025
1:30 pm until
2:30 pm
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Speaker: Ulla Lohmann, Volcanologist and photographer
Friday 11/21/2025
2:15 pm until
3:00 pm
Documentation – “Not documented? Not done!”
Speaker: Thomas Reykers, ABS Safety GmbH
Friday 11/21/2025
3:00 pm until
3:45 pm
DAV bouldering certificate for children and young people
A two-stage 'Indoor Boulder Check' presented by Julia Dörffel
Friday 11/21/2025
4:30 pm until
5:30 pm
Route building showdown: competition with a panel of experts
In the moderated discussion round, the routes set by four route setters will be evaluated after they have been climbed by the experts during the day.
Friday 11/21/2025
5:30 pm until
10:00 pm
Halls & Walls Get together
Meeting of the climbing gym community in the Halls & Walls Lounge with free drinks sponsored by Boulders Kletterhallenservice and T-Wall
Friday 11/21/2025
6:30 pm until
9:00 pm
REEL ROCK 18
Immerse yourself in four gripping climbing films from across the globe.
Saturday 11/22/2025
Saturday 11/22/2025
10:00 am until
11:00 am
History of permanent anchorage devices – ‘The journey from PPE to construction product’
Speaker: Thomas Reykers, ABS Safety GmbH
Saturday 11/22/2025
10:00 am until
10:45 am
Management positions in climbing gyms – know the scope of responsibilities and utilize personnel skills
Speaker: Rebekka Schütze, gym manager at the DAV Centre in Darmstadt
Saturday 11/22/2025
11:00 am until
12:00 pm
Is everything organised for the rescue by rope?
Panel discussion - Moderator: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marco Einhaus, TU München
Saturday 11/22/2025
11:30 am until
12:30 pm
Reaching new heights as a woman. A life spent on and dedicated to expeditions – even with a child?
Speaker: Ulla Lohmann, Volcanologist and photographer
Saturday 11/22/2025
1:00 pm until
1:30 pm
Communication is key! – But how does that actually work?
Practical tips for everyday professional route planning. Speaker: Rebekka Schütze, gym manager at the DAV climbing centre in Darmstadt
Saturday 11/22/2025
2:00 pm until
2:45 pm
Autobelay devices: Critical incidents, accidents, risks and recommendations from the DAV
Speakers: Dr Tanja Ganz and Lorenz Berker, DAV Federal Office

Contact

Would you like to take part in the supporting programme with a presentation or do you have any questions?

Sonja Heß
Project Manager Side Events