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 | Bowling & Dinner Meetingpoint Reception Desk Erzherzog Johann Tract (Ground Floor) We’ll go to the Gasthaus Altmann (Südbahnstraße 32, 8700 Leoben) together. After bowling, we’ll round off the evening there with dinner together. (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