The Aluminium Surface Science and Technology (ASST) symposium series is:

   - a unique and key event on aluminium science and technology

   - bringing together universities, research institutions and industries

   - highlighting most recent research and technological developments

   - promoting contacts, discussions and networking opportunities

The ASST Symposium Series is an internationally recognized event, which was initiated in 1997, and had nine previous editions: 1997 (Antwerp, Belgium), 2000 (Manchester, UK), 2003 (Bonn, Germany), 2006 (Beaune, France), 2009 (Leiden, The Netherlands), 2012 (Sorrento, Italy), 2015 (Madeira, Portugal), 2018 (Helsingor, Denmark), 2023 (Stockholm, Sweden)

Welcome to the ASST 2026 in Toulouse, France !

The symposium will be held in Toulouse, France, May 18-21, 2026, at a beautiful conference venue, Hotel Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans.

The scope of ASST 2026 is focused on all aspects of aluminium surface science and technology, including state-of-the-art of surface modification methods and technological advances, characterization and modelling methods, performance evaluation, and industrial process development.

Areas of industrial applications : Aeronautics and Space, Transports (automotive, train, bicycle…), Energy storage and conversion, Transport of electrical energy, Architectural design and buildings, Electronic, heat exchanger, etc…

Scientific and technological topics

   - Microstructure and chemical composition of Al alloys

   - Influence of forming steps on alloy characteristics

   - Functional green coatings

   - Anodizing, plasma electrolytic oxidation

   - Metal matrix composite, design and performances

   - Simulation, modelling, artificial intelligence

   - Corrosion and other in-use functional properties…