MET & HTS World Conference 2026

A global platform connecting fundamental research, applied technology, and industrial deployment to accelerate materials-led innovation.

16–18 December 2026CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Navi Mumbai
MET & HTS Conference

Conference Overview

  • Purpose: Linking research, applied technology, and industrial deployment to accelerate innovation.
  • Format: Plenary sessions, keynotes, technical sessions, industry panels, live demos, AR/VR showcases, and AI-powered matchmaking.
600+ Delegates
200+ Speakers
35+ Countries
15+ Technical Sessions
Bleeding Edge Technology

Why Exhibit or Attend

Direct Access to Decision Makers: Face-to-face meetings with procurement, design, and program leaders.

High-Value Matchmaking: Curated introductions and business-ready meetings.

Sector Focused Visibility: Position your solutions in dedicated thematic zones visited by target buyers.

MET & HTS 2026 will have three parallel conference tracks:

TRACK A
Advanced Materials & Coatings: Processes & Characterisation
Contact Details
Convener
Dr. K.V. Mani Krishna (BARC, Mumbai)
kvmani@gmail.com
Co-Convener
Dr. Luckman Muhmood (ASM India Chapter, Mumbai)
lukman.muhmood@gmail.com
TRACK B
Heat Treatment: Advances in Processes & Equipments
Contact Details
Convener
Dr. Urvesh Vala (L&T Energy, Vadodara)
urveshvala@gmail.com
Co-Convener
Mr. Sandeep Rege (ASM India Chapter, Mumbai)
sand3762@gmail.com
TRACK C
Critical Materials & Circular Economy: Manufacturing, Recycling & Failure Analysis
Contact Details
Convener
Dr. Vilas Tathavadkar (HINDALCO, Mumbai)
Vilas_tathavadkar@yahoo.com
Co-Convener
Mr. Suhas Sabnis (ASM India Chapter, Mumbai)
metsolcon@yahoo.co.in

Technical Scope & Highlights

bulletAdvance Steel, Non-Ferrous Alloys, Coating Technologies
bulletQuantum Materials, Nano Materials & Electronic Materials
bulletAdvances in Heat Treatment & Surface Engineering 4.0
bulletHeat Treatment Process Equipments, Automation & Controls
bulletAI / ML in Material Science & Engineering
bulletSemiconductors, Electronics & Functional Nano-Materials
bulletAdvanced Ceramics, Composites & Armor Systems
bulletSustainable Polymers, Engineering Plastics & Circular Materials
bulletRare Earths, Critical Minerals & Strategic Supply Chains

Delegate Registration Details:

Registration FeesRs.USD($)
ASM International Members10,000/-200/-
Corporates / Industries / Companies12,000/-300/-
Academia and R&D8000/-200/-
Research Scholars & Students3000/-100/-
Accompanying Spouse5000/-100/-
Spot RegistrationRegistration Fee + 10%
Plus Taxes as GST @ 18% Extra

Call for Abstracts:

Extended Abstract within two A4 page template and falling under any one of the above three tracks are welcome from the prospective authors for Oral and Poster presentations in three parallel technical sessions.

Template for abstracts can be downloaded from the Conference website: www.metandhts.com

The completed template in editable Word format should be sent to abstract.metandhts@gmail.com

Important Dates:

Last Date for Submission of AbstractsAugust 15, 2026
Last Date for Submission of Full Length PaperSeptember 30, 2026
Last Date for Registration*October 30, 2026
Conference DatesDecember 16 to 18, 2026

*Only those abstracts of authors who have paid their registration fee will be considered for technical presentation in the Conference

Audience Highlights

  • bulletMaterials scientists, metallurgists, R&D professionals, engineers & technologists, responsible for qualifying & scaling next-gen materials & heat treatment.
  • bulletIndustry leaders from Defence & Aerospace, Transportation Technologies, Energy & Sustainability.
  • bulletPolicy makers, investors, academics, startups & trade delegations having opportunities in advanced materials & heat-treat ecosystems.

Be Part of the Global Materials Revolution

Join industry leaders, innovators, and decision makers shaping the future of materials and heat treatment technologies.