International Symposium on Piezocomposite Applications (ISPA) 2026
Smart Material & Piezo Applications Forum
September 16 – 18, 2026
Dresden, Germany
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ISPA 2026: Where frontiers meet
How exclusive material technologies and extreme real-world challenges drive breakthrough innovation
International Symposium on Piezocomposite Applications (ISPA) is the leading international platform for piezoceramic composite technologies and their role in advancing component performance in extreme conditions and mission-critical applications.
The event brings together innovators from industry and research to explore breakthroughs in piezoelectric composites, acoustic polymers and fillers with exceptional applications in extreme environments.
Therefore the 2026 year’s theme, “Where Frontiers Meet” highlights the intersection of pioneering materials and frontier applications — from orbit to ocean, from micro-sensing and actuation to structural health monitoring.
The symposium brings together experts from research and industry who are driving progress in the field, providing a space to present breakthroughs, exchange insights, and discuss how exclusive material technologies meet the world’s most demanding real-world challenges — from the deep ocean to outer space, and from micro-scale sensing to large-scale structural actuation.
At the same time, we keep an eye on the entire value chain of piezocomposites, from piezoceramic and other piezoelectric materials, and component technologies to applications – always taking into account regulatory requirements for the production and use of materials. Recent findings advanced characterization methods and equipment are of particular interest.
The symposium will highlight three main research and application focuses:
– Subsea Applications: Discover the latest developments in utilizing piezocomposites for underwater communication, sonar, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and energy harvesting applications for self-powered sensors.
– Ultrasonic applications: Explore the use of piezocomposites in medical ultrasound, non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring, including ultrasound tomography and scanning acoustic microscopy
– Electromechanical applications: Learn about the latest results in the application of piezocomposite actuators and transducers in mechanical structures, e.g. for de-icing, vibration control and shape morphing.
In addition, ISPA 2026 encourages submissions related to piezoelectric composites designed for extreme thermal, mechanical, or chemical conditions and application cases from aerospace, navy, energy, mobility, and other sectors facing frontier challenges.
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Preliminary
Program
September 16: Industrial workshop, get together
September 17: ISPA lectures, conference dinner
September 18: ISPA lectures, IKTS lab tour
Important Dates
April 15, 2026:
Abstract submission ends
May 11, 2026:
Abstract confirmation
May 20, 2026:
Final program
July 15, 2025:
Early Bird ends
Aug 15, 2026:
Exhibitor registration ends
Sep 6, 2026:
Registration ends
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