European Conference on Composite Materials

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ECCM: more than 40 years serving the composite community 

The first European Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM) was held in Bordeaux in September 1985. Since then, 21 conferences have been organized, and ECCM has become one of the most important events dedicated to composite materials for academia and industry. Organized biannually under the patronage of the ESCM, it attracts more than 1000 participants from all over the world.

ECCM22

The 22nd European Conference on Composite Materials will take place in Oslo, Norway, from 21 to 25 June 2026. ΕCCM22 is organized by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), under the patronage of ESCM!

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ΕCCM22 is a premier platform for advancing research, innovation, and collaboration in the field of composite materials. ΕCCM22 has a focus on sustainability, cutting-edge technologies, and emerging applications in aerospace, automotive, energy, and infrastructure. Key themes include advancements in green materials, recycling techniques, and digital innovations in composite manufacturing. ΕCCM22 will be a great opportunity for networking and industry collaboration, given that Oslo is a hub for sustainable materials research and innovation!

Important Dates:

  • Abstract submission opens: 1 October 2025
  • Abstract submission deadline: 15 November 2025 30 November 2025 (extended)
  • Special session submission deadline: 1 October 2025
  • Conference registration opens: 31 October 2025
  • Author notification for acceptance of abstract: 15 February 2026
  • Full Paper Submission: 15 March 2026
  • Early Bird Registration deadline: 15 April 2026
  • Congress Dates: 21-25 June 2026
  • Conference Reception Ceremony: 21 June 2026
  • Conference Gala Dinner: 24 June 2026

All ECCM conferences

The table below lists the conferences organized since 1985. A link to the proceedings is proposed when available.

Edition

Year

City

Country

Links

ECCM23

2028

Dresden

Germany

Website

ECCM22

2026

Oslo

Norway

Website

ECCM21

2024

Nantes

France

Proceedings

ECCM20

2022

Lausanne

Switzerland

Proceedings

ECCM19

2020

Nantes

France

Cancelled

ECCM18

2018

Athens

Greece

Proceedings

ECCM17

2016

Munich

Germany

Proceedings

ECCM16

2014

Seville

Spain

ECCM15

2012

Venice

Italy

ECCM14

2010

Budapest

Hungary

ECCM13

2008

Stockholm

Sweden

ECCM12

2006

Biarritz

France

ECCM11

2004

Rhodes

Greece

ECCM10

2002

Bruges

Belgium

ECCM9

2000

Brighton

United Kingdom

ECCM8

1998

Naples

Italy

ECCM7

1996

London

United Kingdom

ECCM6

1993

Bordeaux

France

ECCM5

1992

Bordeaux

France

ECCM4

1990

Stuttgart

Germany

ECCM3

1989

Bordeaux

France

Proceedings

ECCM2

1987

London

United Kingdom

ECCM1

1985

Bordeaux

France