ICEM 2025 Programme


October 8

13.00-15.00 3D Printing & Laser Cutting / Engraving Workshop

15.30-17.00 From Digital to Analog – Bring Your Photos to Life in the Darkroom!Hybrid Photography Workshop

October 9

10.00 – 10.20 Conference Opening

10.20 – 13.00 Plenary Session

13.00 – 14.30 Lunch

14.30 – 15.50 Parallel Sessions

15.50 – 16.10 Coffee Break

16.10 – 17.30 Parallel Sessions

17.30 – 17.50 Coffee Break

17.50 – 19.10 Parallel Sessions

19.30 Reception

October 10

9.00 – 12.00 Plenary Session

12.30 – 14.00 Lunch

14.00 – 15.20 Parallel Sessions

15.20 – 15.40 Coffee Break

15.40 – 17.20 Parallel Sessions

17.30 – 17.50 Closing Ceremony


3D Printing & Laser Cutting / Engraving Workshop

Discover the World of 3D Design, Printing & Laser Cutting – Workshop for Complete Beginners!

Discover the World of 3D Design, Printing & Laser Cutting – Workshop for Complete Beginners!
Curious about 3D printing and laser cutting but never tried either? Don’t worry – this workshop is made for absolute beginners! No prior experience or technical skills needed.
The workshop is free of charge and open exclusively to ICEM members. Due to the nature of the workshop, the number of participants is limited and registration is required.




What will you learn and do?
-Learn the basics of 3D printing and laser cutting/engraving
-Try out easy-to-use design tools for both techniques
-Design your first 3D-printed object
-Create a custom laser-cut or engraved item
-All your creations will be printed, cut and ready to take home

This workshop is for you if you…
-Have never tried 3D printing or laser cutting, but are excited to learn
-Love to create and want to explore the world of digital fabrication
-Have a creative idea and want to see it become a real object
-Enjoy hands-on learning in a relaxed, friendly environment

All materials and tools are provided – just bring yourself!


From Digital to Analog – Bring Your Photos to Life in the Darkroom!

Workshop: Developing Smartphone Images Using Traditional Wet Lab Techniques
Your smartphone photos don’t have to live on screens forever – this workshop shows you how to turn your digital shots into real, tangible prints using classic darkroom processes.

In this unique hands-on session, the digital meets the analog: you bring the photo, and we’ll guide you through developing it with traditional, wet lab techniques – just like in the old days of film photography.


The workshop is free of charge and open exclusively to ICEM members. Due to the nature of the workshop, the number of participants is limited and registration is required.


What will we do in the workshop?
-Learn how to prepare a digital image for analog printing
-Get introduced to the magic of darkroom printing using photo paper and chemicals
-Watch your own photo come to life – you’ll develop it yourself!

This workshop is for you if…
-You’re curious about the analog darkroom world, but don’t know where to start
-You love the vibe of film photography but still shoot digitally
-You want a truly special creative experience with your own images

No experience needed – just bring your smartphone and a photo you’d love to turn into a physical print!