Research on aluminum alloys in 2026 faces challenges of sustainability, recycling and digitalization of processing. From 13 to 17 September the conference is held in Berlin and in a hybrid format, with a program focused on alloy design, advanced characterization, processing and sustainable applications.
Dates, venue and hybrid format at ICAA 20
Icaa 2026 takes place from 13 to 17 September at the Henry-Ford-Bau in Berlin and online. The venue is listed at Garystraße 35 14195 Berlin and is close to the Freie Universität/Thielplatz U-Bahn stop. The organization highlights the hybrid experience and a virtual platform that allows following presentations and participating remotely.
Technical topics and attendee profile
The technical scope of Icaa 2026 includes alloy design, microstructural characterization, modeling, artificial intelligence applied to materials, additive manufacturing, processing, corrosion, recycling and industrial applications. The target audience is researchers in materials science, metallurgical process engineers and specialists in industrial applications of aluminum. There are also opportunities for providers of characterization equipment and simulation software companies, according to the published program.
Program and featured activities in Berlin
The scientific program of Icaa 2026 includes plenary sessions, special symposia and poster presentations. Among the activities listed on the website are the poster call with a submission deadline of 30 July 2026, the Early Career Researcher Awards, the Dr. David J. Lloyd Memorial Symposium and social events such as the conference dinner and the Women‘s Evening. The organization also publishes a final program and maintains an exhibitor directory and sponsorship options.
How to prepare B2B prospecting for Icaa 2026
If your goal is to generate commercial or technical contacts, plan based on the conference’s researcher profile. Identify sessions and symposia relevant in the final program and prioritize posters linked to your product or service areas. Use the exhibitor directory and sponsorship options to set up meetings before the event. Take advantage of the hybrid platform to arrange virtual meetings with attendees who cannot travel and to extend your agenda to remote conferences.
On site, prioritize demonstration spaces and coffee-break times according to the schedule. For technical presentations, adapt your pitch to scientific audiences: characterization data, reproducibility and application case studies tend to connect better than general commercial arguments. If you participate with a booth or poster, include technical references and direct contacts to facilitate follow-ups.
Final recommendation and official link
Icaa 2026 brings together technical advances on aluminum alloys and practical proposals for their industrialization. If you work in metallurgy, materials or manufacturing processes, consult the final program and the poster calls to prioritize your agenda. More details and registration are available on the official website http://dgm.de/icaa
