This year’s 34th Leoben-Conference on Polymer Engineering and Science marks the golden anniversary of the Verband Leobner Kunststofftechniker VLK - 50 years of connecting people and advancing polymer science. Hosted by the Department Polymer Engineering and Science at Montanuniversität Leoben, the Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL), and the Verband Leobner Kunststofftechniker VLK, the conference takes place on November 5th and 6th 2026 at the Montanuniversität Leoben.
Key Facts:
- Dates: November 5th and 6th 2026
- Venue: Montanuniversität Leoben
- Hosts: Department Polymer Engineering and Science, Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL), and Verband Leobner Kunststofftechniker (VLK)
This year’s conference marks the golden anniversary of the VLK — 50 years of connecting people and advancing polymer science. LKK 2026 spans the full innovation arc—from materials and processes to smart systems — across:
- High‑performance sports applications
- Circular sustainability
- Mobility & energy
- Electronics & digitization
Expect bold speeches from industry leaders — many of them Leoben Polymer Engineering and Science alumni — showcasing how research becomes products and how products set new standards. Look forward to speeches by:
- Alfred Stern, CEO at OMV AG
- Eva-Maria Kern, President of the University of the Bundeswehr Munich
- Stefan W. Zangerle, Vice President Production High Voltage Battery, BMW Group
- Dagmar Glatz, Team Leader – Environmental Sustainability, dm-drogerie markt Deutschland
More details on registration, speakers, and the program will follow soon. Thank you for your support and engagement.
