About the Conference
Connecting Researchers and Industry Leaders in ThermoMechanical Processing
ThermoMechanical Processing (TMP) is a well-established and strategic approach for enhancing and controlling the mechanical properties of metallic materials. By combining deformation and heat treatment, TMP enables the optimization of microstructural features, allowing metals to meet the demanding requirements of modern mechanical and structural applications. The TMP 2026 Conference continues this tradition, while also addressing today's pressing challenges such as sustainability, digitalization, and the development of new material systems.
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Our Sponsors
Proudly supporting TMP 2026
Bronze Sponsors
Climax Molybdenum Company
Climax Molybdenum Company, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, is the world’s leading molybdenum producer and supplier. Founded in 1916, our global operations include both primary and byproduct molybdenum mines. Integrated global operations and local customer care provide our worldwide partners with the most reliable supply and highest quality molybdenum and rhenium products.
www.climaxmolybdenum.com
International Molybdenum Association
IMOA is the voice of the molybdenum industry, representing producers, converters, traders, and users of molybdenum worldwide. The association promotes the safe and responsible use of molybdenum and supports research into its applications across steelmaking, chemicals, and advanced materials.
www.imoa.info
City of Vienna
The City of Vienna proudly supports TMP 2026 as the host city, welcoming the international metallurgy and materials community to Austria’s capital — a centre of science, research, and innovation.
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Conference Topics
1. Relevance of TMP and Microalloying to Sustainable Production of Steel and Nonferrous Alloys
- Sustainable Production of Microalloying Elements
- Potential of TMP and Microalloying for Sustainable Production
- Emerging Technologies for Advanced Decarbonization
2. Metallurgical Fundamentals of TMP
- Computation and Modelling
- Microstructure and Properties
- Complex Microstructures and Ultrafine Microstructures
- Solidification Mechanism of Continuous Casting
- Recrystallization, Precipitation and Phase transformation
- Cooling Effects and Hardenability
- Annealing and Softening
3. Intelligent Manufacturing
- Industrial Big Data Analysis on TMP
- Development of Digital Twin System on Key Processes
- In Process Quality Control of TMP
- Implementation of AI-algorithmic on Key Process of TMP
4. Technology and Product Development in TMP
- Hot Deformation (Forging and Rolling) referred to TMP
- Compact Strip Production and Endless Strip Production
- Extrusion and Wiredrawing
- Online Heat Treatment, Direct Quenching, Tempering
- Non-Ferrous Alloys (Al, Cu, Mg and Ti)
Paper Publishing
Selected papers will be published in the following reviewed journals:Important Deadlines
| Extended Abstract Submission | March 31, 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | April 30, 2026 |
| Preliminary Program | End of May 2026 |
| Full Paper Submission | July 3, 2026 |
| Early Bird Registration | August 15, 2026 |
Conference Organization
Conference Chairs
MOHRBACHER Hardy
NiobelCon, BE
SOMMITSCH Christof
TU Graz, AT
Scientific Committee
- BÖNISCH Matthias, KU Leuven, BE
- DE MOOR Emmanuel, Colorado School of Mines, US
- DETEMPLE Eric, AG der Dillinger Hütte, DE
- KAIJALAINEN Antti, Oulu University, FL
- KERN Andreas, Thyssenkrupp, DE
- KLÖSCH Gerald, voestalpine Stahl Donawitz, AT
- MESQUITA Rafael, CBMM, BR
- MILITZER Matthias, The University of British Columbia, CA
- PICHLER Andreas, voestalpine Stahl Linz, AT
- POLETTI Cecilia, TU Graz, AT
- PRAHL Ulrich, TU Freiberg, DE
- QUIDORT David, ArcelorMittal Industeel, FR
- RITTERBACH Benedikt, Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung, DE
- SETO Kazuhiro, JFE-Techno-Research, JP
- SUH Dong Woo, Postech, KR
- TOSONE Ramona, AMAG, AT
- URANGA Pello, CEIT, ES
- VALENTINI Renzo, University of Pisa, IT
- VODÁREK Vlastimil, Technical University of Ostrava, CZ
- XU Wei, Northeastern University, CN
Plenary Speakers
Learn from leading voices in thermomechanical processing — from steel-industry technology officers to niobium pioneers.
Fabio d’AIUTO
General Manager EMEA
CBMM | Niobium
Niobium effects on thermo-mechanical processes
José BACALHAU
Global Market Development Manager
CBMM | Niobium
Niobium effects on thermo-mechanical processes
Josef BERNEDER
Head of Technology
AMAG rolling GmbH
Impact of preheating and hot rolling on AA6016 sheet texture and formability
Klaus HULKA
Former Managing Director (retired)
Niobium Products Company GmbH · Steel Industry Veteran
Milestones and Anecdotes from the Niobium Market Development Programme
Bernd LINZER
Technology Officer
Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH
High Performance, Low Emissions: The Role of Thermomechanical Treatment in Tomorrow’s Steel Industry
Andreas PICHLER
Head of R&D, Business Unit Coil
voestalpine Stahl GmbH
The production of sustainable, high-quality thin sheet grades via the EAF route as a new challenge for the steel industry
Contact Us
Get in touch with the conference organizers
Conference Secretariat
tmp2026@asmet.at
+43 3842 402 2290
Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn, Vienna, Austria
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Conference Location and Hotels
AUSTRIA TREND HOTELS
Single-Room incl. breakfast for € 169,-/night