ICAA 2026 takes place in Berlin and online. The hybrid format lets researchers and students take part wherever they are and lowers the barrier to joining the scientific exchange.

We want a conference in which women in materials science are visible. When composing the program we pay attention to inviting female speakers and to equal opportunities across all parts of the conference.

Water systems depend on components that last. Corrosion and surface research presented at the conference helps aluminium parts in water treatment and distribution stay reliable for longer.

Aluminium alloys are a backbone of modern engineering. ICAA 2026 covers alloy design, casting, thermomechanical forming and additive manufacturing, together with the advanced characterization that reliable industrial processes depend on.

Aluminium can be remelted again and again, which makes it a key material for the circular economy. Recycling, resource-efficient processing and the environmental impact of production run through the conference program.

Lighter vehicles and aircraft use less energy. Research on high-performance aluminium alloys for the automotive and aerospace industries contributes directly to lower emissions in transport.

Interdisciplinary collaboration is a foundation for peaceful and just societies. The conference connects researchers across fields and countries and strengthens institutions through scientific dialogue.

We believe in the power of partnerships. ICAA 2026 cooperates with the International Alliance of Societies for a Sustainable Future (SFS Alliance) to promote sustainable solutions on a global scale.