About the conference
Modern Metallurgy 2026 presents the latest developments in iron and steel metallurgy, foundry engineering, sustainability and related material disciplines. The conference also reflects the growing importance of recycling and by-product recovery, both of which are significantly shaping modern industry.
Objectives
- Create a platform for presenting new knowledge, trends and the results of research and development.
- Support networking and the formation of new international collaborations.
- Connect scientific and research institutions with industrial practice.
Main topics
- Iron and steel production, raw materials and technological innovations
- Development, properties and processing of metallic, ceramic and other non-metallic materials
- Foundry
- Ferroalloys, refractory materials, ceramics and functional materials, with an emphasis on environmental aspects
- Processing and recycling of metal-bearing waste
- Energy transformation in industry
- Simulations of metallurgical processes
- Decarbonisation of the metallurgical industry
What's new this year
Current topics, such as sustainable material solutions and the decarbonisation of the metallurgical industry, have been incorporated into this XXXIII annual Modern Metallurgy conference.
- High professional standards and a strong international community.
- Tradition of the event and emphasis on sustainability and ecological aspects of production.
- Current topics: energy conversion, simulations, foundry, recycling, decarbonization.
Date and venue: October 14, 2026 – October 16, 2026; Hotel Bešeňová*** (Liptov region).
Conference language:
- Plenary lectures: English (without a interpreter),
- Section meetings: English recommended (without a interpreter).
Key topics of the conference
Venue – Hotel Bešeňová
Hotel Bešeňová is a modern resort located right next to the Thermal Park Bešeňová. It offers conference rooms, accommodation, and accompanying services in one place. Use the promo code MM2026 when registering to get a discount on accommodation.
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Conference partners and sponsors
U. S. Steel Košice
Železiarne Podbrezová
ŽP Výskumno-vývojové centrum
Termostav Mráz
Výskumno-inovačné a technologické centrum
RMS - Refractory & Metallurgy Services
PYROMETAL
Silbitz Group - EUROCAST Košice
BBB Consulting
ZLH Plus
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