The plenary lectures are among the highlights of the 25^th Symposium Verbundwerkstoffe und Werkstoffverbunde, which will take place from 11 to 13 March 2026, in Chemnitz and online. With their expertise, the speakers will address key issues in materials engineering and provide important impetus for the rest of the conference program. The focus will be on current challenges, strategic perspectives, and application-oriented research. 

The following experts will shape the plenary program: 

• Prof. Dr. Paul Ludwig Geiß, RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau (Germany)
• Dr. Jolanta Janczak-Rusch, EMPA – Eidgenössische Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt (Switzerland)
• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anna Trauth, Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)
• Peter Wagner, Isovolta AG (Austria) 

The plenary program not only structures the main topics of the conference, but also highlights the connecting themes between basic research and industrial implementation. 

Presenting Research: Submissions Still Possible 

The preliminary conference program is available online. Scientists, especially young researchers, are still invited to submit their poster contributions. The deadline for submitting abstracts for posters and oral posters is 26 February 2026. 

Verbund 2026 offers a platform for exchange, technical discussions, and new collaborations on site in Chemnitz or online. 

Register Now and Submit Your Abstract 

All information on submitting contributions and participating is available on the conference platform.