Conference Program and Focus Themes
6th International Polymer Process Innovation Conference (PPI) 2026 - September 1 to 4, 2026
In its 6th edition, PPI 2026 centers on three strategic themes that connect research excellence with industrial impact:
- Sustainable Polymers: Circular economy solutions—mechanical/chemical recycling, design‑for‑recycling, LCA/carbon footprint, and bio‑based/biodegradable materials.
- Smart Polymers: Function‑integrated materials—stimuli‑responsive behavior, embedded sensors, functional surfaces, and multi‑material/hybrid processes.
- Digital Polymer Science: Data‑driven development—ML‑assisted material modeling, process simulation/digital twins, real‑time control, and AI‑based quality assurance.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
| 17:00 | Registration & Welcome Reception Desk Erzherzog Johann Tract (Groundfloor) |
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
| 8:30 | Registration & Welcome Reception Desk Erzherzog Johann Tract (Groundfloor) |
Plenary Session
HS Kupelwieser | Session Chair:
| Time | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Opening and Welcome |
| 09:20 | Plenary Talk |
| 10:10 | Break Erzherzog Johann Tract (First Floor) |
| 10:40 | Panel discussion |
| 11:50 | Lunch Break Erzherzog Johann Tract (First Floor) |
Session 1:
HS Kupelwieser | Session Chair:
| Time | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|
| 12:50 | Keynote tbd |
| 13:20 | tbd |
| 13:40 | tbd |
| 14:00 | tbd |
| 14:20 | Coffee Break & Poster Session Erzherzog Johann Tract (First Floor) |
Session 2:
HS Kupelwieser | Session Chair:
| Time | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|
| 14:50 | Keynote tbd |
| 15:20 | tbd |
| 15:40 | tbd |
| 16:00 | tbd |
| 16:20 | Coffee Break & Poster Session Erzherzog Johann Tract (First Floor) |
Sponsor & Exhibitor Session
HS Kupelwieser | Session Chair:
| Time | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|
| 16:50 |
| 17:30 | Poster Session Erzherzog Johann Tract (First Floor) |
| 19:00 | City Tour Meetingpoint Reception Desk Erzherzog Johann Tract (Ground Floor) This will be followed by dinner together and a chance to wind down at the Arkandenhof Leoben (at your own expense) |
Thursday, September 3, 2026
| 08:30 | Registration & Welcome Reception Desk Erzherzog Johann Tract (Ground Floor) |
Session 3:
HS Kupelwieser | Session Chair:
| Time | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Keynote tbd |
| 09:30 | tbd |
| 09:50 | tbd |
| 10:10 | tbd |
| 10:30 | Coffee Break & Poster Session Erzherzog Johann Tract (First Floor) |
Session 4:
HS Kupelwieser | Session Chair:
| Time | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | Keynote tbd |
| 11:30 | tbd |
| 11:50 | tbd |
| 12:10 | tbd |
| 12:20 | Coffee Break & Poster Session Erzherzog Johann Tract (First Floor) |
Session 5:
HS Kupelwieser | Session Chair:
| Time | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|
| 13:30 | Keynote tbd |
| 14:00 | tbd |
| 14:20 | tbd |
| 14:50 | tbd |
| 15:10 | Coffee Break & Poster Session Erzherzog Johann Tract (First Floor) |
| 16:00 | Guided tour of the brewery and the GÖSSEUM, including beer tasting |
| 18:30 | Conference Dinner Gösser Bräu |
Friday, September 4, 2026
| 08:30 | Registration & Welcome Reception Desk Erzherzog Johann Tract (Ground Floor) |
Session 6:
HS Kupelwieser | Session Chair:
| Time | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Keynote tbd |
| 09:30 | tbd |
| 09:50 | tbd |
| 10:10 | tbd |
| 10:30 | Coffee Break Erzherzog Johann Tract (First Floor) |
Session 7:
HS Kupelwieser | Session Chair:
| Time | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | Keynote tbd |
| 11:30 | tbd |
| 11:50 | tbd |
| 12:10 | tbd |
Farewell
12:30 HS Kupelwieser
Labtour
13:00 Meetingpoint Reception Desk Erzherzog Johann Tract (Ground Floor)
Subject to change