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Put Your Brand in Front of 1,500 Materials Scientists.

MSE 2026 is Europe's largest forum for materials science R&D, where suppliers, instrument manufacturers, software vendors, publishers, and recruiters meet the people specifying, buying, and publishing in the field.

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Conference Website

1,500+

Expected Attendees

60+

Symposia

800+

Lectures

250+

Posters

Past exhibitors include

Exhibition Booths

Three Booth Options. One Audience.

Pick the configuration that matches your goal.

Basic Booth

Cost-Effective On-Site and Online Presence

6 sqm (2x3m)

Best for

Recruiters · publishers · start-ups

€4,000excl. VAT

6 sqm exhibition space

6 square meters of exhibition space (3x2 meters) near the catering stations or along the direct path to the lecture rooms
1 power connection (Schuko)

A 230V/16A connection with a maximum power output of 500 watts. Extension cords and power strips are provided.
1 table + 2 chairs

1 table (120 x 60 cm) with 2 chairs. The table and chairs can be arranged flexibly within the booth space.
2 on-site exhibitor tickets

On-site tickets for 2 booth attendants, including access to the full program of lectures and posters, the poster evening, and the MSE party.
1 online exhibitor ticket

1 online exhibitor ticket for an additional team member, granting access to the virtual platform, including the full program of presentations and posters, live streams, chats, and video meetings.
Technical and Organizational Support

Our team will assist you from the initial planning stage through to the final on-site realization.
Virtual Company Profile

Company profile featuring a logo, contact information, and a company description of up to 2,000 characters on the virtual event platform.
Company logo on the event website

Includes a direct link to your company website.
Logo placement in the scientific lecture program

Includes a direct link to your company profile on the virtual event platform.
Access to the digital participant list

Get an overview of all attendees and contact them directly via the built-in chat and contact form.
Publication of your company logo in the DGM annual report

Visibility within the DGM network.

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Premium Booth

Fully Furnished, High-Traffic, Including Company Presentation

6 sqm (2x3m)

Best for

Instrument vendors · software · contract research

€5,500excl. VAT

6 sqm exhibition space, including a pre-built booth

6 sqm of exhibition space (3x2 meters) in a prime location near the main catering station.
Wall elements & counter

Professional white wall elements plus a small counter for an inviting, professional first point of contact.
Includes prefabricated booth setup

Professional prefabricated booth setup consisting of white wall panels (2.50 meters high), a small counter for a welcoming, professional first impression, a bar table, two bar stools, a brochure rack, and lighting.
1 power connection (Schuko)

A 230V/16A connection with a maximum power output of 500 watts. Extension cords and power strips are provided.
2 on-site exhibitor tickets

On-site tickets for 2 booth attendants, including access to the full program of lectures and posters, the poster evening, and the MSE party.
1 online exhibitor ticket

1 online exhibitor ticket for an additional team member, granting access to the virtual platform, including the full program of presentations and posters, live streams, chats, and video meetings.
Technical and Organizational Support

Our team will assist you from the initial planning stage through to the final on-site realization.
Virtual Company Profile

Company profile featuring a logo, contact information, and a company description of up to 2,000 characters on the virtual event platform.
Company logo on the event website

Includes a direct link to your company website.
Logo placement in the scientific lecture program

Includes a direct link to your company profile on the virtual event platform.
Access to the digital participant list

Get an overview of all attendees and contact them directly via the built-in chat and contact form.
Publication of your company logo in the DGM annual report

Visibility within the DGM network.
5-minute company/product presentation

Exclusive 5-minute presentation slot within the scientific program. Present directly to the research audience.
Logo on the login page of the virtual event platform

Your logo on the login page of the virtual event platform.
A push notification to all event participants

Maximum of 255 characters. You are free to write your own text. The push notification will be sent to all event participants during coffee and lunch breaks.
A full-page advertisement (DIN A4) in the abstract booklet

The abstract booklet will be made available to all event participants as a free download.
Additional display of your company logo in the virtual poster exhibition

Your company logo will be displayed in the virtual poster area, where all on-site and online posters are shown on the virtual platform. The logo is directly linked to your company profile on the virtual platform.
Includes support contributions for the social evening of 1,500€

As a Premium Exhibitor, you automatically contribute to the MSE social evening. This amount is already included in the total cost of the exhibition package and will not be billed separately.

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Virtual Booth

Virtual exhibition booth with two booth designs and up to 15 links to videos, PDFs, and websites.

online only

Best for

Global vendors · pure-digital products

from€500excl. VAT

Virtual booth with interactive links to your website, products, documents, or videos

A prominent, branded company profile with a virtual booth design. Choose from two different designs and create your interactive trade show booth.
Keep track of all visitors

See who is visiting your booth in real time and contact them using the built-in chat feature.
Available at Any Time

Visitors can reach you at any time via the built-in booth chat. Even if you’re not online at the moment, the message will remain in your chat history and you can reply to it later.
2 online exhibitor tickets

2 online exhibitor tickets granting access to the virtual platform, including the full program of presentations and posters, live streams, chats, and video meetings.
Company logo on the event website

Includes a direct link to your company website.
Logo placement in the scientific lecture program

Includes a direct link to your company profile on the virtual event platform.

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Why Exhibit

Reach the Full Materials Community.

MSE brings together the people who specify, recommend, and adopt new materials, instruments, and methods.

Three Audiences, One Venue

Senior leaders, specialists, and PhDs/postdocs in one place.

Three Days of Stage Time

Premium booths get a 5-minute slot in the scientific program.

Hybrid = Global Reach

Reach participants both on-site and online.

Brand Exposure Beyond the Booth

Website, platform, program and displays.

Targeted Attendee Discovery

Find and contact relevant people.

Long-Tail Content for Sales

Recordings on the virtual platform extend visitor engagement and visibility.

Sponsoring

Sponsoring Packages With Visible Touchpoints.

Choose event-wide visibility or sponsor individual symposia.

Event Sponsoring

Symposium Sponsoring

Coffee Break Sponsoring

Exclusive

4 stations across 3 buildings

€5,000 excl. VAT

2 roll-ups per station (8 total)

Place two roll-up banners provided by you (approx. 85 x 200 cm) at each of the 4 coffee break stations. High visibility during all breaks.
2 Brochures or Flyers

Place two different flyers or brochures directly at the catering stations.
Full-page Book of Abstracts ad

A4 full-page color ad in the digital Book of Abstracts, distributed to every attendee.
Maximum visibility during breaks

Coffee breaks are the number one networking moment. All 1,500 attendees gather at break stations multiple times daily.
Logo on break signage

Your logo on all directional and informational signage pointing attendees to coffee break locations.

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MSE Party Sponsoring

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Exclusive Party Sponsorship

€4,000 excl. VAT

Branding at official MSE Party

Placement of two beach flags provided by you on the stage, as well as two roll-ups (approx. 85 x 200 cm) provided by you at the entrance to the party.
4 Brochures or Flyers

Display up to four different flyers or brochures in the MSE Party area.
High visibility evening event

MSE Party is the highlight social event, with a relaxed atmosphere where attendees are most receptive.
Networking with all attendees

Nearly all congress participants attend. A strong opportunity for informal, high-quality networking.
Logo on Transparencies

Your logo will be displayed on the break stations.

VIP Area Sponsoring

Exclusive

Restricted to Chairs & Organizers

€3,000 excl. VAT

Area named after your company

The VIP area is designated on signage and in communications as the “Your Company Name” VIP Area.
Brand Presence starting at the entrance

A roll-up provided by you will be placed both right at the entrance and in the VIP area.
Big-screen display in VIP area

Dedicated large screen in the VIP area displaying a corporate video or branded content on a continuous loop.
Flyers and brochures to take with you

Up to four flyers or brochures will be displayed in the VIP area.
Premium audience

Access exclusive to Topic and Symposium Organizers, Award Recipients, and Plenary Speakers: relevant decision-makers and leading scientists.

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Basic Symposiumssponsoring

€1.500 excl. VAT

1 speaker ticket

Full congress access for one speaker of your choice.
1 roll-up banner in the lecture room (provided by the sponsor)

The roll-up display you provide (approx. 85 x 200 cm) will be exhibited in the lecture room throughout the entire duration of the symposium.
Logo placement in program

Your company logo will be displayed alongside the sponsored symposium in the official program.

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Recommended

Standard Symposium Sponsorship

€2.500 excl. VAT

2 speaker tickets

Full congress access for two speakers of your choice.
1 roll-up (sponsor-provided)

The roll-up display you provide (approx. 85 x 200 cm) will be exhibited in the lecture room throughout the entire duration of the symposium.
Distribution of 200 flyers/brochures

200 copies of your brochure or flyer will be placed on the seats or displayed at the entrance prior to the start of the sponsored symposium.
Logo in program & signage

Your company logo will be displayed alongside the sponsored symposium in the official program.

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Premium Symposiumssponsoring

€4.000 excl. VAT

2 speaker tickets

Full congress access for two speakers of your choice.
1 employee ticket included

Full congress access for an additional team member, in addition to the two tickets for the speakers.
60-second commercial spot

60-second video immediately before the start of the symposium.
2 roll-ups in session room

Two roll-up display you provide (approx. 85 x 200 cm) will be exhibited in the lecture room throughout the entire duration of the symposium.
Distribution of 3 flyers or brochures

200 copies each of up to three different flyers or brochures will be distributed in the lecture room.
Maximum Visibility at the Symposium

A video spot, two banners, and the distribution of flyers/brochures constitute the strongest package.

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Media Sponsoring

Media Sponsoring Options

Use digital and on-site media to make your brand visible at MSE 2026.

€3,000excl. VAT

Video Ad on TV Panels

Your video is displayed at least 25 times per day on video and information panels throughout the buildings.

No sound

4K portrait · max. 30 sec.

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Displayed at least 25 times per day
Shown on video and poster panels on-site
Sponsor provides 4K portrait video, no sound, max. 30 sec.

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€3,000excl. VAT

Video Ad Before a Plenary Lecture

Your 4k video will be shown immediately before the start of a plenary lecture in the main room.

With sound

4K · max. 45 sec.

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Your promotional video directly before a plenary lecture
Sponsor provides 4K video, with sound, max. 60 sec.

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€1,500excl. VAT

Virtual Exhibition Booth

Virtual exhibition booth with two booth concepts and up to 15 links for videos, PDFs, and web links.

Virtual presence

Online booth

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Visitors can reach you at any time via the chat module on your booth
2 free online registrations including access to the full congress program
Logo displayed on the MSE 2026 website as an online exhibitor
Logo listed in the event program overview
Logo displayed as an online exhibitor in the break videos

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€750excl. VAT

Full-Page Advertisement in the Digital Book of Abstracts

One DIN A4 advertisement in the digital Book of Abstracts, available to all participants on the virtual platform.

Book of Abstracts

DIN A4 · digital

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One full-page DIN A4 advertisement in the digital Book of Abstracts
Book available to all participants for free download on the virtual platform
Company listed as sponsor on the MSE 2026 website
Logo displayed as sponsor in the break videos

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€750excl. VAT

Advertising Email to All Event Participants

The promotional e-mail is sent on a predetermined date to all event participants.

CW 35-38 · CW 41-42

max. 2,000 characters

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Sent on a predetermined date to all event participants
Sponsor supplies text up to 2,000 characters including spaces
Links can be provided or words can be linked
Graphics or attachments cannot be sent.
You will receive a test email for approval.
Potential mailing period: calendar weeks 35-38 and 41-42

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Print & Giveaways

Take Your Brand Home With Them.

Every participant receives and wears a bag, a lanyard, a name badge, and a pen. Make at least one of these your medium.

Sold out

€4,000excl. VAT

Congress Bags

Exclusive front logo placement

Your brand carried by every attendee throughout the congress.

~1,500 bags + 2 inserts included

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MSE 2024 congress bags laid out for attendees

Material: High-quality cotton/canvas
Size: Approx. 38 x 42 cm
Print: Your logo/design on the front, MSE Design on the back.
Includes up to 2 brochure inserts per bag

€4,000excl. VAT

Lanyards

Exclusive custom design

Worn by every attendee for 3 full days. Your brand at eye level.

~1,500 lanyards distributed

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MSE 2024 green branded lanyards on registration rack

Width: 20mm polyester strap
Print: Full-color sublimation, both sides
Hardware: Metal swivel hook + safety break
Exclusive custom design with your branding

Waitlist

€4,000excl. VAT

Name Badge Backside

Complete Back Cover Design

Constant, repeated exposure. Attendees check badges multiple times daily.

~1,500 badges printed

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Format: DIN A6 (105 x 148 mm)
Printing: Complete Back-Side Design
Paper: 300 g Premium Cardstock
Complete creative freedom on the backside

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€4,000excl. VAT

Helper Shirts

Exclusive logo on volunteer shirts

The volunteer team is visible everywhere: along the pathways, at sessions, at registration, and in the service areas.

~70 volunteers wear throughout event

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MSE 2024 volunteer in green helper shirt distributing bags

Material: Cotton blend T-shirt
Logo: Chest and/or back placement
Quantity: ~70 shirts for all volunteers
Worn throughout all 3 congress days

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€1,500excl. VAT

Bag Inserts

Single brochure/flyer per bag

Guaranteed placement in every pocket. Cost-effective contact with all participants.

~1,500 inserts distributed

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Brochures and printed materials at MSE 2024 exhibition booth

Format: Up to DIN A4, folded or flat
Quantity: 1 insert per congress bag
Sponsor-provided printed material
Ship to venue before event

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€1,000excl. VAT

Pens

Exclusive provision of pens

A practical promotional item that participants continue to use long after the event.

~1,500 branded pens

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Type: Ballpoint pen with your branding
Quantity: ~1,500 pens, 1 per attendee
Print: Logo and/or company name
Distribution in the congress bags and at registration

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Gallery

Impressions From the Exhibition Floor.

A visual sense of booth traffic, networking, demos, and atmosphere.

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Tell us which package you are considering and we will confirm availability, placement, and next steps.

Reserve Your Booth Contact Exhibition Team

DGM-Inventum GmbH

Kamillenweg 16-18
53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany

+49 (0)69 - 75306 780

Event Overview

The partnerships team can combine booths, sponsorings, room rental, and print products.

29 Sep - 01 Oct 2026

3 days of congress & exhibition

Darmstadt, Germany

Hybrid format (on-site + online)

8 Topics

Biomaterials, Digital Transformation, Functional Materials, and more

Side-Events Included

On-site exhibitor tickets include access to side-events like the MSE party and Poster Evening

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