Congress
Congress
Discover everything important about the congress - from welcome addresses and the organizing committee to key dates and FAQs.

Welcome Address

Welcome to the congress

Scientific Coordination

Shaping the scientific content

Guest Country

Spotlight on Italy

Key Dates & Deadlines

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FAQ

All answers to frequently asked questions

Congress Organizer & Contact

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Program
Program
Dive into our exciting program featuring scientific highlights, main topics, short courses, special speakers, and social events.

Preliminary Program

The current program, updated regularly as symposium reviews are completed.

Preliminary Program Structure

A first look at the Preliminary Program Structure

Plenary Lectures

Invited Experts will give an overview over their work

Poster Session

Exchange at the posters

Congress Party

Celebrating and networking

Innovative methods in MSE education

Join the Education-Session

Women‘s Lunch

Special Opportunity for Women

SFS Alliance Special Symposium

The sustainability crisis

Topics
Topics
Main topics of the congress

B: Biomaterials

C: Characterization

D: Digital Transformation

F: Functional Materials, Surfaces and Devices

I: Circular Materials

M: Modelling and Simulation

P: Processing and Synthesis

S: Structural Materials

Participation
Participation
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Tickets

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Hybrid Event Experience

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Venue & Accommodation

The location and where to stay nearby

Travel

How to reach the venue

Visa & Invitation Letters

Entry requirements and your invitation letter

About Darmstadt (Germany)

Welcome to Darmstadt

Previous Conferences

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Submissions
Submissions
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Abstract Submission

All information for submitting an abstract

Author Guidelines

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Templates

Official slide and poster templates

Exhibition
Exhibition
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Exhibitor Directory

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Program
Preliminary Program Preliminary Program Structure Plenary Lectures Poster Session Congress Party Innovative methods in MSE education Women‘s Lunch SFS Alliance Special Symposium
Topics
B: Biomaterials C: Characterization D: Digital Transformation F: Functional Materials, Surfaces and Devices I: Circular Materials M: Modelling and Simulation P: Processing and Synthesis S: Structural Materials
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MSE 2026

Materials Science and Engineering Congress

MSE 2027 – Materials Science and Engineering by DGM brings together experts from research, academia, and industry to exchange ideas, present innovations, and discuss future developments shaping the materials community.

29 Sep - 01 Oct 2026 Darmstadt & online
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MSE 2026

MSE 2027 – Materials Science and Engineering by DGM brings together experts from research, academia, and industry to exchange ideas, present innovations, and discuss future developments shaping the materials community.

Biomaterials

Explore biomaterials for medical devices, drug delivery, and tissue engineering in interdisciplinary biomedical innovation.

Topic Coordinators: Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Dr. h.c. Aldo R. Boccaccini, Prof. Dr. Silvia Farè, Prof. Dr. Cornelia Lee-Thedieck

Characterization

Explore advanced materials characterization across scales, highlighting 3D, in-situ, operando, and high-throughput techniques.

Topic Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Riccardo Casati, Dr.-Ing. Karl Peter Leibenguth, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Mücklich

Digital Transformation

Explores how digitalization transforms materials science through design, simulation, innovation, and collaboration.

Topic Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Chris Eberl, Dr. rer. nat. Tilmann Hickel, Prof. Dr. Martina Zimmermann

Functional Materials, Surfaces & Devices

Explores innovative functional materials, structured surfaces, and devices advancing energy, water treatment, transportation, and materials science.

Topic Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Antonio Ancona, Prof. Dr. Carsten Gachot, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andrés Fabián Lasagni

Circular Materials

Explores recycling, remanufacturing, and reuse strategies to advance sustainable circular material use across diverse material classes.

Topic Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Gesa Beck, Dr. Alexander Roald Michael Gramlich, Prof. Dr. Giovanni Perotto

Modelling and Simulation

Explore material modelling and simulations that connect process details, scales, and evolving properties across material classes.

Topic Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Alexander Hartmaier, Prof. Dr. Marco Salvalaglio, Prof. Dr. Yunzhi Wang

Processing and Synthesis

Explore innovative material synthesis techniques linking microstructure and properties across thin films, nanoscale materials, and coatings.

Topic Coordinators: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Haase, Prof. Dr. Dr. (h.c.) Sanjay Mathur, Prof. Dr. Ralf Riedel

Structural Materials

Explores structural materials linking structure, properties, performance, and reliability for advanced sustainable engineering applications.

Topic Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Mathias Göken, Prof. Dr. Julia Kristin Hufenbach, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Niendorf

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29 September - 01 October 2026 | Hybrid Congress in Darmstadt (Germany) & Online
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  • Congress
    • Welcome Address
    • Scientific Coordination
    • Guest Country
    • Key Dates & Deadlines
    • FAQ
    • Congress Organizer & Contact
  • Program
    • Preliminary Program
    • Preliminary Program Structure
    • Plenary Lectures
    • Poster Session
    • Congress Party
    • Innovative methods in MSE education
    • Women‘s Lunch
    • SFS Alliance Special Symposium
  • Topics
    • B: Biomaterials
    • C: Characterization
    • D: Digital Transformation
    • F: Functional Materials, Surfaces and Devices
    • I: Circular Materials
    • M: Modelling and Simulation
    • P: Processing and Synthesis
    • S: Structural Materials
  • Participation
    • Tickets
    • Hybrid Event Experience
    • Venue & Accommodation
    • Travel
    • Visa & Invitation Letters
    • About Darmstadt (Germany)
    • Previous Conferences
  • Submissions
    • Abstract Submission
    • Author Guidelines
    • Templates
  • Exhibition
    • Exhibitor Directory
    • Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor
  • Impressions of MSE 2024
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