Venue

Aachen is a historic city located in the westernmost part of Germany, near the borders of Belgium and the Netherlands. With a population of over 240,000, it is the westernmost major city in Germany and a significant cultural and economic center of the region. Aachen’s rich history dates back to the Roman Empire, where it served as a spa town due to its natural hot springs. In the Middle Ages, Aachen was the coronation site for 31 German kings and the location of the famous Aachen Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, Aachen is a bustling university town, home to RWTH Aachen University, one of Germany’s leading technical universities. The city’s vibrant culture and stunning architecture attract visitors from all over the world. 

Further information:
https://www.aachen-tourismus.de/en/discover/

This year’s conference will be held at the RWTH Aachen University. Both conference days will be held in the Lecture Hall LU in the “Aerospace Engineering” (“Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik”) building.

Address: Wüllnerstraße 7, 52062 Aachen

Further information:
https://www.fsd.rwth-aachen.de

The Aldenhoven testing center (ATC) is a modern and highly advanced testing facility located near Aachen. As an interdisciplinary test and research facility for connected mobility, the ATC provides a link between unmanned aviation and vehicle-based rescue forces for this year’s IMAV outdoor rescue competition. There will be a bus transfer connecting the ATC with Aachen city center.

Address: Industriepark Emil Mayrisch
52457 Aldenhoven, Germany

Further information:
https://www.aldenhoven-testing-center.de/en/

The Derby Arena with its sports bar forms a multifunctional hall where indoor soccer and badminton can be played. As already at IMAV2015, the indoor competition at IMAV2023 will take place here again.

Address: Kaiserstraße 96
52134 Herzogenrath

Further information:            https://derbyarena.de/

The welcome and registration will take place at the former cogeneration plant of the RWTH Aachen. The old combined heat and power plant has been converted into an auditorium building. Popularly referred to as a toaster by students, the building stands out with its striking lighting at night.

Address: Wüllnerstraße 1                                    52062 Aachen