Events
2026
In the search for answers to the pressing challenges facing our society—such as resource scarcity, sustainability, and CO₂ reduction—industry and science quickly come up against a key task: materials and components must be further developed and optimized.
Characteristic values must be reliably determined, new materials and operating conditions are coming into focus, and existing solutions are being critically questioned. At the same time, our society is undergoing profound change with the aim of consistently digitizing processes. In this area of tension between technical advancement and digital transformation, there is much to report and discuss.
Against this backdrop, the Materials Testing Conference will take place again this year. Under the main theme
“Materials and components on the test bench,”
that reflect the current social and technical conditions.
The exchange between materials testers, manufacturers of measurement and testing technology, researchers, and users of material properties promoted by the conference promises to be a technically sound and stimulating event. It offers space for information, discussion, and networking.
June 8, 2026: Deadline for submitting presentation proposals (prolonged)
June 22, 2026: Notification of authors
August 17, 2026: Deadline for submitting manuscripts
September 21, 2026: Deadline for submitting manuscripts revised after review
November 16, 2026: Submission of presentation materials
The VDEH Steel Institute will once again hold its Steel Day in 2026. And once again at the Henrichshütte Hattingen. Following the great success at this “atmospheric” location
The 49th lecture event “Long-term behavior of heat-resistant steels and high-temperature materials” will focus on future requirements and associated solutions for the long-term behavior of base materials and welded joints in elevated and high temperature ranges.
The first presentations can already be submitted. Click here to submit your presentation
The Research Association for Heat-Resistant Steels and High-Temperature Materials will once again hold the 49th lecture event at the Steel Center in Düsseldorf.
OXI 2026 - A conference addressing oxide scale formation and the control and removal of scale in high temperature metals processing and final applications.
Following the success of the last three conferences, OXI 2014, OXI 2018 and OXI 2022 held in London, which dealt with oxidation mechanisms, oxide scale behaviour and removal as well as characterisation and detection, OXI 2026 will build on these foundation themes. It will address for steel, the transition to low carbon steelmaking and the impact of oxidation where there is an increased used of second-life material (recycling).This one and a half day conference will specifically focus on improved means of targeting and controlling the oxide scale and metallic substrate interface. The key aim is to optimise overall oxidation in order to improve thermo-mechanical processing (heat transfer/cooling, friction, descaling, etc.), product surface state (reduced surface defect) and in service surface properties for a range of metallic ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The significance of regime maps for oxide scale behaviour and the scale/metal interface and fracture behaviour is also of particular importance to this conference series. For this event we also welcome studies on the consequences of the transition to low carbon steelmaking for high-temperature oxidation.
The fundamental mechanisms of oxidation and decarburisation across a range of metal processing sectors will be covered, together with means and new developments in scale removal techniques such as hydraulic descaling. The conference will also look at low and high temperature oxidation and decarburisation coatings and whether these coatings can be detrimental to downstream processes or surface integrity. Measurement and instrumentation opportunities exist at increasing physical length and size scales, e.g. combining the assessment of the in-line surface state in harsh industrial environments with ever improving off-line micro and nano characterisation techniques. Finally, it is important to review advancements in modelling though the physical length and time scale (atomistic to macro/mesoscale), Calphad techniques as well as deformation/fracture models and digital twin simulations.
2027
Welcome to ICSTI 2027, the 11th International Congress on the Science and Technology of Ironmaking will be held from 14 to 18 June 2027, in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. It will be organized by the Iron and Steel Institute of Japan (ISIJ).
The first ICSTI was held in Sendai, Japan, in 1994, with the aim of deepening and exchanging scientific knowledge and technology in ironmaking, as well as promoting international collaboration among researchers and engineers. Since then, the congress has been held in Toronto, Canada (1998); Düsseldorf, Germany (2003); Osaka, Japan (2006); Shanghai, China (2009); Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2012); Cleveland, USA (2015); Vienna, Austria (2018); Bremen, Germany (2022); and Beijing, China (2025). Throughout its history, ICSTI has consistently provided participants with the latest insights into ironmaking technologies reflecting contemporary industrial and societal needs.
In recent years, the global steel industry has been undergoing unprecedented transformation amid accelerating societal efforts toward carbon neutrality. ICSTI2027 aims to provide an international platform for academia, researchers, and engineers from around the world to showcase cutting-edge research, exchange innovative ideas, and discuss the future of ironmaking in a rapidly evolving landscape.
We look forward to welcoming you to Sapporo, a city renowned for its natural beauty and warm hospitality, for fruitful discussions and collaborations that will help shape the next generation of ironmaking.
The new date for the Bright World of Metals in Düsseldorf has been set! From June 21 to 25, 2027, GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST will present the latest developments in the industry. World's leading trade fair quartet 2027 in Düsseldorf.
The European Steel Tech¬no¬logy and Applic¬a¬tion Days – ESTAD will take place for the eight time after Paris 2014, Düsseldorf 2015, Vienna 2017, Düsseldorf 2019, Stockholm 2021, Düsseldorf 2023 and Verona 2025. ESTAD was founded with the aim of creating a flagship conference bringing together steel manufacturers, suppliers, users, universities, research institutes and plant engineers and has become a leading conference for metallurgy and materials technology
AOFKA is the new DACH conference series for applied surface and solid-state analysis, resulting from the merger of the AOFA and FKA conference series and building on a history of more than 50 years.
AOFKA has a strong interdisciplinary character, with a focus on scientific exchange between analytical-methodological developments and scientific-technological problem-solving. The conference covers all fields of research on solids and surfaces and features invited and contributed lectures as well as poster presentations from both academia and industry. Moreover, the conference is accompanied by a commercial exhibition featuring manufacturers of analytical equipment, as well as hands-on workshops.
The very broad range of topics, combined with the intimate character of the conference, has made AOFKA a very unique and highly valued event in the scientific community for many decades in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as among participants from neighboring countries.
SCT Steels in Cars and Trucks is the leading international conference on new steels, processing technologies and system solutions in passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturing. The conference brings together the automotive, supplier and steel industries and highlights the importance of partnerships across the entire value chain to overcome challenges and drive technological change forward together.
Save the date and come to Mainz – whether as a speaker, sponsoring partner or participant!
Conference topics will include:
- Steel Components in Cars and Trucks
- Manufacturing of Components
- New High Performance Steels
- Lightweight Design
- E-mobility with Components Made of Steel
- Green Steel
- Modelling, Simulation and Testing
- Recycling and Repair
The 12th International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Metallurgical Processes in Steel Production will take place in Düsseldorf in October 2027. STEELSIM 2027 is being organized by the Steel Institute VDEh.
The conference offers experts in the field of numerical modeling and simulation a great opportunity to learn about new scientific/technical achievements, exchange ideas, and discuss common challenges and possible paths for future development. Participants come from the fields of academic research and the iron and steel industry.
The conference provides a platform for scientific and industrial exchange on current developments in the field of modelling, simulation, and digitalization of metallurgical processes.
The focus is on innovative methods for describing, analysing, and optimizing processes along the entire steel production chain—from pig iron production through secondary metallurgy to continuous casting.
Researchers, engineers, and experts from industry and academia are invited to present and discuss the latest research findings, practical applications, and forward-looking developments. The event promotes interdisciplinary dialogue and offers numerous opportunities for professional exchange and networking.
The STEELSIM conference is part of the conference calendar of the International Society of Steel Institutes (www.issisteel.org)
It is our great pleasure to announce the Third Symposium on Carbon Ultimate Utilization Technologies for the Global Environment (CUUTE-3), to be held in Nara, Japan, in October 2027. We warmly welcome your participation.
Building on the success of CUUTE-1 (2021) and CUUTE-2 (2024), this symposium advances the mission of promoting innovative technologies for the ultimate utilization of carbon toward a carbon-neutral society. Since CUUTE-2, international efforts toward carbon neutrality have intensified, and the associated technological challenges have become increasingly complex and interdisciplinary.
As emphasized by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), reducing CO2 emissions is essential to limiting global warming within 1.5 °C. Japan, aligning with this goal, is pursuing ambitious policies to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Among industrial sectors, the iron and steel industry plays a pivotal role, requiring innovations beyond conventional energy-saving approaches. New concepts in carbon recycling, CO2 conversion, and the use of hydrogen and ammonia as energy carriers are indispensable.
CUUTE-3 will focus on the advances of carbon utilization technologies toward practical application. Topics include:
Perspective for Low Carbon Society
Advanced Carbon Utilization
CO2 Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)
The development of carbon resource utilization technologies transcends individual industries, requiring integration of expertise across chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and related disciplines. Through this symposium, we aim to foster innovations that accelerate decarbonization across manufacturing sectors, including ironmaking, and contribute to a sustainable, carbon-neutral society.
By bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government, CUUTE-3 provides a platform to share cutting-edge research and industrial strategies shaping the future of low-carbon manufacturing. We look forward to your active participation in Nara―a city that harmonizes tradition and innovation—as we collectively advance toward a carbon-neutral future.