Submit proposal by
03 Mar 2027
Submission
Submit Your Abstract
Abstract submission for SuMAT 2027 is open through the DGM Abstract Management System (AMS). Prepare your topic, contribution format, author data and a short abstract before you start.
Currently accepting
Lecture, Poster Pitch Presentation & Poster
Language
English
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.
-
Lecture
17-minute talk + 3-minute Q&A in a thematic session.
-
Poster pitch
Short plenary teaser (3 min short presentation) followed by discussion at your poster board.
-
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.
-
01
Pick a topic and format
Select one conference topic and choose lecture, poster and poster pitch.
-
02
Enter title, abstract and authors
Add the title, short abstract, and all author affiliations.
-
03
Indicate on-site or virtual attendance
Conference is on-site & online. Tell us whether you plan to travel to Düsseldorf or attend online.
-
04
Submit and wait for review
The scientific committee reviews every submission.
-
05
Upload final files after acceptance
After acceptance, register and upload the extended abstract PDF, slides or poster in the same portal.
The submission timeline
| Milestone | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract Submission Open | 12 Aug 2026 - 03 Mar 2027 Open now | Abstracts for lecture, poster and poster pitch can be submitted during this period. |
| Notification of Acceptance | May 2027 | 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. |
| Publication of the Preliminary Program | May 2027 | Take a first look at the preliminary scientific program of SuMAT 2027. |
| Early Bird Rate Ends | 15 May 2027 | Reduced registration fees available until Early Bird registration deadline. |
| Publication of the Final Program | July 2027 | The final scientific program of SuMAT 2027 will be published. |
| Standard Ticket Rate Ends | 11 Aug 2027 | Standard registration fees available until standard registration deadline. After this date, late registration fees will apply. |
| Deadline for Poster Pitch Presentation File Upload | 07 Sep 2027 | 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. |
| Deadline for Abstract PDFs | 07 Sep 2027 | Extended abstract PDFs for lecture, poster and poster pitch, must be uploaded via the submission portal by this date. |
| Deadline for Lecture Presentation File Upload | 07 Sep 2027 | 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. |
| Start of SuMAT 2027 | 08 Sep 2027 | Start of the 1st Sustainable Materials Summit - SuMAT 2027. |