Conference

Key Dates & Deadlines

Everything from the call for abstracts through the conference in Düsseldorf and the on-demand window after - one chronological view of what's due when.

  1. 12 Aug 2026 - 03 Mar 2027
    Active Abstract Submission

    Abstract Submission Open

    Abstracts for lecture, poster and poster pitch can be submitted during this period.

  2. May 2027
    Participation

    Notification of Acceptance

    Authors will be notified about the acceptance of their submitted abstracts and the assigned presentation format. Presenting authors whose contributions have been accepted must complete their conference registration within three weeks of receiving the acceptance notification. At least one presenting author per accepted contribution must register within this period to confirm that the contribution will be included in the conference program.

  3. May 2027
    Scientific Program

    Publication of the Preliminary Program

    Take a first look at the preliminary scientific program of SuMAT 2027.

  4. 15 May 2027
    Participation

    Early Bird Rate Ends

    Reduced registration fees available until Early Bird registration deadline.

  5. July 2027
    Scientific Program

    Publication of the Final Program

    The final scientific program of SuMAT 2027 will be published.

  6. 11 Aug 2027
    Participation

    Standard Ticket Rate Ends

    Standard registration fees available until standard registration deadline. After this date, late registration fees will apply.

  7. 07 Sep 2027
    Abstract Management

    Deadline for Poster Pitch Presentation File Upload

    Authors of an accepted poster pitch must upload their presentation file as a PowerPoint or PDF file by this date. The file should preferably be prepared in 16:9 format.

  8. 07 Sep 2027
    Abstract Management

    Deadline for Abstract PDFs

    Extended abstract PDFs for lecture, poster and poster pitch, must be uploaded via the submission portal by this date.

  9. 07 Sep 2027
    Abstract Management

    Deadline for Lecture Presentation File Upload

    All lecture presenting authors must upload their presentation file as a PowerPoint or PDF file by this date. The file should preferably be prepared in 16:9 format.

  10. 08 Sep 2027

    Start of SuMAT 2027

    Start of the 1st Sustainable Materials Summit - SuMAT 2027.

SuMAT 2027
08 - 10 Sep 2027 | SuMAT 2027 in Düsseldorf & online