Materials Day 2026
In cooperation with the A2LT Lightweight Platform, we are pleased to invite you to Materials Day 2026 – the Austrian Forum for Lightweighting, Material Innovation and Circular Economy.
The event brings together experts, companies, and decision-makers from various sectors – including mobility, security & defense, and other material-intensive industries – to discuss current developments, future trends, and cooperation opportunities along the entire materials value chain.
Key topics include:
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Development and testing of innovative lightweight designs and manufacturing concepts (including joining technologies, additive manufacturing, etc.) across various sectors
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Development and use of novel or alternative (lightweight) materials, including optimized production processes
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Approaches to ease of disassembly, repairability, recyclability, and reuse
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Substitution of conventional materials with sustainable and lightweight alternatives featuring a lower ecological footprint
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Use of digital technologies for circularity, life cycle analysis, and material tracking
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Transferable and scalable business models for circular (lightweight) design and production
Have a look on our program here.
Please be informed, that the 4a Technology Days 2026 will take place from 24th to 25th March 2026. Materials Day 2026 will build the program of 4a technology Days on 25th March 2026.
Materials Day 2026 offers a unique platform to learn about the latest developments, discover best-practice examples, and establish valuable connections.
As an exhibitor, you have the opportunity to present your products, technologies, and services to a high-level professional audience and engage directly with potential partners and customers.
Apart from exhibitor participation, partner companies of ACstyria and A2LT may attend the event free of charge as visitors.
For non-partners, a ticket price of EUR 299.00 (excl. VAT) applies.
We look forward to welcoming you on 25 March 2026 at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
