PSE 2026

Announcement

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. 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 – 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.

At PSE2026 we expact nearly 600 participants and 70 exhibitiors.

Review: PSE2024 Impressions

PSE 2026 Preview

Conference Topics

Plasma and ion sources
Process Technologies
Properties and applications
Characterization and simulation

MAIN TOPIC
“Surface engineering for clean energy solutions”

TREND TOPIC
„Thin films and micro structuring methods for integrated smart systems“

Preview

Partner Country 2026
IBERIA – Spain & Portugal

“Advancing to a competitive industrial transition
through surface engineering solutions“
Partner Country Workshop [PDF]
October 2 – 3, 2025 | Spain

PSE Awards

Poster Sessions

Matchmaking Event

Team of PSE 2026

Conference Chairwoman

Prof. Sandra Carvalho (Portugal)

Conference Co-Chairman

Dr. Ulf Seyfert (Germany)
Prof. Masafumi Ito (Japan)

Partner Country Chairman

Prof. Ramón Escobar-Galindo (Spain)

EJC/PISE Chairman

Prof. Michael Thomas (Germany)

Contact

News

Abstract Submission is OPEN!

October 13, 2025

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.

📅 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 — a great opportunity for direct exchange and discussion.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and to an inspiring PSE 2026 Conference!

Abstract Submission

EJC/PISE confirms new formats for the PSE Conference

September 4, 2025

The International Committee met in September to prepare key elements of the upcoming PSE 2026 Conference. One focus was the selection of plenary speakers, for which many renowned and experienced experts were proposed by the Advisory Board and the International Scientific Committee. The confirmed speakers will be announced soon.

For the first time, the community was also invited to propose invited sessions. This new format offers the opportunity to highlight emerging research topics or showcase results from major European projects and collaborative initiatives. The aim is to encourage researchers to present their latest work to the PSE community. The first confirmed sessions will be published here on the website shortly.

To further strengthen the link between science and industry, the committee also decided to establish an International Industrial Committee. This new group will discuss topics relevant to industry, contribute to the Industrial Workshop and Conference Special Topic, and support new activities in the accompanying exhibition.

We are looking forward to an engaging and interactive PSE 2026!

EJC/PISE

European Joint Committee for Plasma and Ion Surface Engineering EJC/PISE confirmed PSE2026 Concept

April 30, 2025

PSE Conferences are organized by the EJC/PISE. The first preparations were already made in 2025 to pave the way for the next international conference. The new PSE2026 team created a new concept for a pioneering and engaging conference that involves the community with their ideas and needs and sets new standards.

We are delighted and are looking forward to the new announcements in September 2025 to provide initial insights into the upcoming event.