82nd HeatTreatmentCongress (HK) - 31st IFHTSE World Congress - ECHT - Steel Innovation 2026
The 82nd HeatTreatmentCongress (HK) of AWT takes place together with the 31st IFHTSE World Congress, the European Conference on Heat Treatment (ECHT) 2026 and the 4th Conference Steel Innovation.
HeatTreatmentCongress: The largest European congress on topics of heat treatment and materials technology, manufacturing and process engineering in 2026 is organized in cooperation with the International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering (IFHTSE) as well as the European heat treatment associations from France, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and the Benelux countries. Due to the expected number of lecture registrations, the congress event is planned as a three-day event. The language of the conference will be English.
The conference Steel Innovation is organized in cooperation with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e. V. and Stahlinsitut VDEh.
The deadline for application of lectures has passed. The preliminary program will be available at the middle of June on this website.
Cross global industry highlight!
In addition to the extensive scientific and technical program, attendees will have the unique opportunity to experience a major international exhibition and trade fair with approximately 150 exhibitors. Leading companies from around the world will present their latest developments in equipment, services, operating materials and other relevant technologies essential for the heat treatment and surface engineering industries. The exhibition will provide invaluable networking opportunities and foster collaborations between academia and industry.
Stand booking form exhibition HK/IFHTSE-World Congress/ECHT 2026
Here you can book your hotel room for HK - IFHTSE Word Congress - ECHT and Steel Innovation 2026!
Schedule
Monday, 12 October 2026, 17:00 – AWT membership meeting
Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 9:00–18:00 – congress and exhibition time
Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 9:00–18:00 – congress and exhibition time
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 9:00–16:00 – congress and exhibition time
All tickets for the event will be available from the middle of June 2026 at the ticket shop linked to this website. Conference and exhibition visits can be booked seperately.