Submit by
10 June 2026
Submission
Submit Your Abstract
Abstract submission for LightMAT 2027 is open through the DGM Abstract Management System (AMS). Prepare your topic, contribution format, author data and a short abstract before you start.
Presentation types
Lecture, poster pitch or poster
Language
English
Publication
Unreviewed with DOI
Pick one format per submission
Each abstract is assigned to one conference topic and one contribution format. Early-career researchers are especially encouraged to submit.
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Lecture
17-minute talk + 3-minute Q&A in a thematic session.
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Poster pitch
Short plenary teaser (3 min short presentation) followed by discussion at your poster board.
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Poster
Standard poster in a dedicated session. Poster awards will be handed out.
Five steps in the portal
The Abstract Management System saves drafts automatically. You can return to your submission and edit until the deadline.
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Pick a topic and format
Select one conference topic and choose lecture, poster pitch or poster.
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Enter title, abstract and authors
Add the title, short abstract, and all author affiliations.
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Indicate on-site or virtual attendance
Conference is on-site & online. Tell us whether you plan to travel to Siegen (Germany) or attend online.
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Submit and wait for review
The scientific committee reviews every submission. Notifications are planned for November 2026.
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Upload final files after acceptance
After acceptance, register and upload the final abstract PDF, slides or poster in the same portal.
What to upload
One template, one figure, one language. Submissions that miss the specification may be returned for revision.
| Length | One A4 page |
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| Figures | One figure per abstract |
| Language | English |
| File type | PDF, rendered from the .docx template |
| Template | |
| Upload window | During submission, or any time before the deadline |
Slides and poster files are uploaded after acceptance. See the presentation guidelines for slide size, poster size and on-site setup.
The submission timeline
No public timeline milestones are available.