Prospective authors are invited to submit short abstracts of up to 150 words for consideration for the programme. The deadline for submission is 23:59:59, Thursday 30 April 2026.
Four Themes
It is expected that the programme will cover the following four topical areas:
1. Surface Engineering Processes
Physical-chemical fundamentals, process optimisation & tailoring to specific substrate & application requirements
Surface modification of materials provides opportunities for enhanced performance. Physical-chemical fundamentals, process optimisation & tailoring to specific substrate & application requirements will be covered for both established and emerging technologies.
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Solution-based Technologies
- Paints & Organic Coatings
- Anodisation
- Electro- & Electroless Plating
- Electrolytic Plasma Surface Treatments
- Sol-Gel Deposition
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Atmospheric Pressure & Hybrid Technologies
- Thermal Spraying
- Kinetic / Cold Spraying
- Aerosol Deposition
- Laser Overlays & Welding
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Vacuum Deposition Technologies
- Physical Vapor Deposition
- Chemical Vapour Deposition
- Ion Implantation & Deposition
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Pre- treatments & post-treatments
- Chemical & Electrochemical Treatments
- Physical & Mechanical Treatments
- Laser Surface Modification & Patination
- Plasma Surface Functionalisation
2. Surface Characterisation, Testing & Modelling
Development & application of advanced characterisation & evaluation methods to reveal composition-structure-property relationships in surface engineered materials.
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Surface Testing & Evaluation
- Tribological Properties
- Corrosion Behaviour & Properties
- Biomedical Properties
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Surface Characterisation & Microanalysis
- Length Scaling: Nano- to Meso-structures
- Phase Analysis & Multicomponent Studies
- Interfacial Studies
- Porosity & Defect Distribution
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Component Behaviour & Performance
- Thermal & Environmental Barrier Properties
- Mechanical Properties & Adhesion
- Functional Properties & Behaviour
- Standardisation & Specification
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Modelling of Processes, Surfaces & Coatings
- Atomistic & Molecular Modelling
- Phase Field Modelling of Surfaces & Interfaces
- Multiphysics Modelling
- Digitalisation, AI & ML in Surface Manufacturing
3. Applications & Impact
Novel & emerging surface engineering technologies and approaches across all applications sectors to address grand challenges and global opportunities.
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Innovative Coating Materials
- High Entropy Alloys & Ceramics
- Graphene & 2D Materials
- Polymers & Composites
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Sustainable Surface Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Water & Environment
- Sustainability & Circular Approaches
- Recycling of Surface Engineered Materials
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Innovative Functionalities
- Coatings for Harsh & Extreme Environments
- Smart & Multifunctional Surfaces
- Hydrophobic & Hydrophilic Surfaces
- Photovoltaic Coatings & Films
- Radiation Shielding
- ·Ballistic Strategies via Layering
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Societal Impact of Surface Manufacturing
- Surface Engineering in STEM Education
- Promoting ECR Opportunities
- Collaborations & Partnerships in Surface Science & Engineering
4. Best Practice & Case Studies
Examples of how surface engineering applications will allow a basic understanding of 'what technology to use where'.
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Engineering Sectors
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Aerospace
- Biomedical
- Agricultural
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Manufacturing Sectors
- Energy Generation, Storage & Transportation
- Chemical Industries
- Steel & Metal Manufacturing
- Materials Manufacturing Industries
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Business & Commercialisation
- Cost Modelling of Surface Engineering
- Case Studies
- Large Government Initiatives vs. SME Capitalisation
