PEMT 2026 – Annual Meeting of Process Engineering and Materials Technology (Konferenz | Karlsruhe)

The Annual Meeting of DECHEMA/VDI Division „Process Engineering and Materials Technology (PEMT)“ will take place from 16 – 17 November 2026 at GenoHotel in Karlsruhe. 

The PEMT Annual Meeting has been held in English for 2 years. We cordially invite all national and international experts to submit abstracts in English on one of the following topics.

Together with the specialist groups “Process and Plant Safety,” and „Process Analytical Technology (PAT)“ we are planning dedicated sessions.

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Main Topics 2026

• A) Circular Value Creation
• B) Transformation in Energy Supply and Raw Materials
• C) Seamless Engineering from Process and Plant Design to Construction and Operation
• D) Advancements in Plant Engineering and Operation through Digitalisation
• E) Trends in Process Development and Process Simulation 
• F) Development and Operation of Modular Plants 
• G) Process and Plant Safety
• H) Trends in Materials Development and Application, Equipment, and Supply Chains 
• I) New Business Opportunities and Potential Technology Breakthroughs (Session for Start-ups and SMEs)
• J) Process Analysis Technology (PAT) as a Key to Modular Production Concepts: from Measurement to Process Intelligence

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The lecture and poster programme will be complemented by an accompanying company exhibition.

Networking is at the heart of PEMT — we actively foster exchange among students, early-career researchers, and experienced professionals from academia and industry during all breaks and the evening poster and exhibitors party.

Eventdatum: 16.11.26 – 17.11.26

Eventort: Karlsruhe