August 31 – September 3, 2026
TRADE FAIR ERFURT / CONGRESS CENTER
ERFURT, GERMANY
PSE2026 will take place from August 31 – September 3, 2026 at Trade Fair Erfurt in Germany. PSE Conferences offer a vibrant platform for exchanging the latest advances in research, development, and industrial applications for surface, plasma and vacuum technologies. Contributions from both academia and industry are warmly welcome. The event fosters collaboration, discussion and innovation, connecting experts to explore how fundamental insights translate into practical solutions. The conference is framed by inspiring plenary lectures and motivating role models, highlighting key trends and achievements. Detailed conference topics are highlighted in the adjacent panel.
The international event is accompanyed by an industrial exhibition. It is more than just a showcase, the exhibition is the beating heart of the conference. From coating
machines and plasma technologies to advanced materials, analytics, and automation โ here you will find the innovations shaping the future of surface, plasma and vacuum engineering. Meet leading providers, exchange ideas with international experts, and seize opportunities for new collaborations. Networking, discussions, customer care, and social events all take place right here.
At PSE2026 we expact over 600 participants and 80 exhibitiors.








































































MAIN TOPIC
โSurface engineering for clean energy solutionsโ
TREND TOPIC
„Thin films and micro structuring methods for integrated smart systems“
Partner Country 2026
IBERIA – Spain & Portugal
โAdvancing to a competitive industrial transition
through surface engineering solutions“
Partner Country Workshop [PDF]
October 2 – 3, 2025 | Spain
PSE Awards
Poster Sessions
Matchmaking Event
Conference Chairwoman
Prof. Sandra Carvalho (Portugal)
Conference Co-Chairman
Dr. Ulf Seyfert (Germany)
Prof. Masafumi Ito (Japan)
Partner Country Chairman
Prof. Ramรณn Escobar-Galindo (Spain)
EJC/PISE Chairman
Prof. Michael Thomas (Germany)
Contact
More than just a showcase, the exhibition is the beating heart of the conference. From coating machines and plasma technologies to advanced materials, analytics, and automation โ here you will find the innovations shaping the future of surface engineering. Meet leading providers, exchange ideas with international experts, and seize opportunities for new collaborations.
Networking, discussions, customer care, and social events all take place right here.
Donโt miss it: September 1 โ 2, 2026
Check also the offers for Joint Booths and Start-up Booths. There are special offers for the Partner Country IBERIA and the local Community of Thuringia. For any questions, please contact the conference and exhibition management under pse-conferences@efds.org.
Your Gateway to thew European Market!
๐ Registration Deadline: May 31, 2026
Places can be choosen during the registration process. To get the best place, register early! Supporting companies get booths at prominent areas.ย
We look forward to your booking and to an inspiring PSE 2026 Conference!
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Thank you to the Journal of Surface and Coating Technology as well as Helmut Riedl and Rainer Hahn from TU Wien.
Abstract Submission for PSE2026 is open new!
Submit your abstract and confirm your Special Issue Publication for PSE2026.
https://pse-conferences.net/program/abstract-submission/
More about PSE2026 Program:
https://pse-conferences.net/program/
The Abstract Submission for PSE 2026 is now open!
Researchers and industrial partners are warmly invited to contribute their latest results to the conference program. The list of conference topics can be found in the announcement above. Summarize your recent findings and submit your abstract via the online submission portal.
๐ Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026
All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the International Program Committee and confirmed by the EJC/PISE. Review results will be announced in April 2026.
At previous conferences, more than 300 abstracts were submitted, with over 60% selected for oral presentations. For PSE 2026, a fourth parallel session has been added, offering even more opportunities for oral and invited presentations.
Poster presentations will also play a strong role at PSE 2026. Posters will be available as PDFs in the digital program, and presenters will have the option to upload a short video explanation. In addition, dynamic on-site poster sessions will feature around 50 posters per one-hour session โ a great opportunity for direct exchange and discussion.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and to an inspiring PSE 2026 Conference!