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October 9, 2027 | Vogel Convention Center Würzburg

Conference for Independent Workshops and Service Companies

The trade media brand “kfz-betrieb” and the Central Association of the German Automotive Trade (ZDK) are the organizers of the conference and have developed it as a unique forum for owners and executives of independent repair shops and service centers. The practical lectures and live presentations are a special feature of the event and cover the entire scope of operations for independent and brand-affiliated automotive businesses.

With the German Workshop Award(October 8), the German Automotive Trade Association ( kfz-betrieb ) honors independent repair shops that stand out for their innovative service concepts and sophisticated marketing strategies.

About the participation options

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Facts and figures

400
Participants
98 %
recommendation rate
35+
Exhibitors

German Workshop Award 2026

German Workshop Prize

The trade media brand kfz-betrieb awards the German Workshop Prize to independent workshops that distinguish themselves through innovative service concepts and sophisticated marketing strategies.

The competition is aimed at independent car dealerships, dealerships and service companies as well as owner-managed and non-owner-managed independent garages. Evaluation criteria include innovative service ideas, clear processes and outstanding customer service.

The German Workshop Award ceremony will take place on the evening before the Independent Workshops and Service Companies symposium on October 10, 2026 at the Vogel Convention Center in Würzburg.

Be a sponsor of the German Workshop Award in combination with the Free Workshop Conference and benefit from double the attention for your company: Discover the entire package here!

package components

In addition to the Business Partner Platinum sponsorship package at the Freie Werstätten conference, you will receive the following exclusive services in the award sponsorship:


  • Accompanying the jury meeting and tour as well as assessing the best applications
  • Inclusion in the winner clips during the jury tour
  • Pre- and post-event reporting in the » kfz-betrieb « Print and Online
  • Press work: preparation and dispatch of a press release
  • Mention in publications, application documents, advertising media, etc.
  • Integration of the company logo into selected communication measures (e.g. advertisements, flyers, apps)
  • Marketing kit for your own communication (logo, flyer, banner, etc.)
  • Inclusion in the aftermovie »German Workshop Prize«
  • Presentation of the company profile on the event website
  • Placement and linking of the company logo on the event website

All packages at a glance

Services S - "Be there" M - "Get access" L - "Presenting"
Platinum - "Sponsor"
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Sold out
Platinum - "Sponsor, including the German Workshop Award"
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Fully booked
Stand & Team
Exhibition area with chairs, a table, electricity and WiFi 4m² (2x2) 6m² (3x2) 8m² (4x2) 12m² (4x3) 12m² (4x3)
Each additional square meter
(Please note the minimum quantity depending on booth depth)
500 € 500 € 400 € 400 € 400 €
Tickets for the stand staff with catering and evening event 2 3 4 6 6
premium positioning of the stand • •
branding
Placement & linking logo on the event website • • • • •
Advertisement in the event guide or insert in the conference documents • • •
Logo in the Live Workshop • • •
Branding in/at the event location • •
company profile on the event website • •
branding visibility on event website • •
Highlighted logo in event communication • •
Mention in print/online reporting • •
Participation in shaping the main topics of the program • •
partner of the award ceremony "German Workshop Prize" •
leads
List of participants (surname, first name, company) as .pdf • • • •
Present
Lecture in the Live Workshop (10+5) after consultation with the editorial team • • •
complete price 2.300 € 3.800 € 5.800 € 13.000 € 26.000 €

Further individual sponsorship opportunities

add-ons

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Let us talk

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Max Stern

Director of Commercial Operations

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