KHK 2026 Announcement

This will be the 16th conference on rubber technology in this series. Previous colloquia have been highly successful, attracting participants from diverse disciplines and from all over the World. We warmly encourage delegates from both Germany and abroad to contribute and join us. 

Especially young scientists are very welcome to contact industrial partners, which are invited to offer new jobs.

Conference objectives

The conference will hifhlight the latest and most significant scientific developments and advanced processing techniques in rubber and polymer science and technology. Internationally renowned experts from academia and industry will share their insights on emerging trends shaping the future of the rubber industry. The Fall Rubber Colloquium offers an ideal platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and fostering new collaborations. 

Conference topics

• Chemistry - Reinforcement, Vulcanization, New composites, Raw materials, Aging, Analysis, TPE/TPV's
• Physics - Friction/Traction, Lifetime, Tribology, Rheology, Smart materials
• Processing - 3D-Printing, Mixing, Extrusion, Calandering, Injection Moulding, 2K-Systems, Digitalisation
• Simulation -  Modelling of materials, Product design, Prediction
• Sustainability - Circular economy, Recycling, CO2-Footprint, Drinking water/Food contact, Emissions