Event 05/20/2026: TARGETED DESIGN OF MATERIAL PROPERTIES BY THERMOMECHANICAL TREATMENT – May 2026 · Budapest, Hungary

Advanced Materials - Smarter Processes - New Ideas

Join Us for the 6th EXECUTIVE SUMMIT - TARGETED DESIGN OF MATERIAL PROPERTIES BY THERMOMECHANICAL TREATMENT – May 2026

We are excited to announce our upcoming Advanced Forming Technologies Symposium, taking place in May 2026. This event aims to establish a comprehensive platform that brings together leading experts across all major metallurgical disciplines—with a special emphasis on Press-Hardened Steel (PHS), aluminium hot forming, forging, and cold forming.

Our vision is to create an inspiring and efficient environment where OEMs, Tier suppliers, material specialists, equipment manufacturers and faculties can connect, exchange knowledge, and spark innovation.

Through high-quality technical presentations and open dialogue, we aim to foster new ideas and strengthen collaboration across the industry.

A number of renowned organizations have already expressed their interest in joining as partners and presenters, including:
Fraunhofer IWU | Fraunhofer IZFP | RUIHUI | AzolGas | Saint Gobain | Trumpf Laser Systems | Selmatec Systems GmbH | thyssenkrupp Steel Europe | Meprotec | Magna | Schwartz GmbH | HFQ Technology Associates | Imperial College London | AP&T I Billur Metal Form I TechAdvision I Anhui Keda Thermal Technology I strato7
…and more to come.

Why You Should Attend

At this exclusive industry event, you’ll gain the insights and tools you need to succeed in tomorrow’s car body production landscape:

✅ Learn from leading experts about the latest materials, production methods, and machinery
✅ Discover how AI and automation are redefining manufacturing standards
✅ Get inspired by real-world success stories and breakthrough innovations
✅ Connect with top decision-makers, engineers, and suppliers
✅ Stay ahead in a time of disruption – and turn change into competitive advantage

Why Budapest?

Hungary is one of Europe’s most dynamic automotive hubs with strong OEM presence, a skilled workforce, and a rapidly expanding EV battery industry, making it the perfect location to discuss the future of forming technologies.

Why now?

The industry faces rising cost pressures, growing sustainability demands and increasing component complexity. This symposium offers a valuable platform to share solutions, spark new approaches, and shape the next generation of manufacturing technologies.

Who Should Attend?

OEMs, suppliers, production managers, engineers, R&D teams, automation specialists, and anyone shaping the future of automotive manufacturing.

Be Part of the Transformation

By bringing together expertise, perspectives, and pioneering ideas, this symposium aims to provide valuable insights and collaborative opportunities to address these challenges collectively. Join us - and help push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Connect I Exchange I Innovate